Gourmet Dinner Themes

Fall 2024 Gourmet Dinner Themes and Dates

DMACC culinary students preparing a meal at the Iowa Culinary Institute

All dinners are now sold out. Please email Kristi Miller at kdmiller9@dmacc.edu to inquire about wait lists for particular dinner dates.

Schedule

Sold Out – Fleming’s Dinner at the ICI: Thursday, Sep 12

Join us for our annual Kick-Off for the Fall Gourmet Dinner Series with Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at the ICI. Executive Chef Owner/Partner Tyler Barsetti, an ICI graduate, is the 4th ICI graduate to take over at the helm of Fleming’s kitchen, and he will be leading our students in preparing a special meal for you. This dinner will be $140 per person; 100% of the ticket cost will be considered as credit for the ICI Toque Society, although no tax-deductible credit will be given.

Sold Out – Italian: Thursdays, Sep 26, Oct 3, and Oct 10

Explore the diverse flavors of a country composed of many different regions. Come take a gastronomic tour of Italy!

Sold Out – Baltic Coast: Thursdays, Oct 17, Oct 24, and Thursday, Nov 7

Discover the ingredients of both land and sea from several Baltic nations. NOMA, the 3-starred Michelin restaurant in Copenhagen, showcased their foraged products and fresh seafood from an area of the world that offers a local, seasonal cuisine.

Sold Out – Polynesian: Thursdays, Nov 14, Nov 21, and Dec 5

Imagine an evening in the South Pacific, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and tropical ingredients!

Unless otherwise noted, the cost for each dinner is $140 per person ($50 per person is tax-deductible and will be credited towards membership in the ICI Chef’s Toque Society).

Gourmet Dinner Details

All dinners will be in the Lakeview Dining Room of the ICI, located in Building 7 on the DMACC Ankeny campus. Champagne or sparkling wine reception will begin in the ICI Atrium at 6:00 PM, and dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Please do not arrive earlier than 5:45, as students need time for set up.

We are only able to accommodate dietary requests based on medical allergies or religious restrictions. Please alert us to medical or religious dietary requests upon making your reservation.