Crave Café

09/18/2026

Congratulations to our Culinary Arts students, Avery and Oliver, for being selected as our program’s nominees for Sweetheart and Es**rt at Rockwall High School’s Homecoming this year!

09/15/2026

Have you reserved your ticket yet to the only student-run restaurant in Rockwall? No? Here’s where you can find the link and whats all included! If you swipe you’ll see our menu 👀

One thing to note is that once you click our reservation link you will have to pick between one of our service times.

We can’t wait to see the support these students will receive!

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09/11/2026

We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for the first student-run dinner of the semester!
Our student-run restaurant is the only student-run restaurant in Rockwall, giving our Culinary Arts students the opportunity to put their culinary, service, and restaurant skills into action by preparing and serving dinner for our guests.

For our first dinner, we are featuring an Italian-inspired prix fixe menu:
Zuppa Toscana
Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Biscoff Tiramisu
This Italian menu will be offered for one night only. Each student dinner throughout the semester will feature a different theme and menu, giving our students the opportunity to explore a variety of cuisines while giving our guests something new to experience each time.

Tickets are now available through the link below. We hope you’ll join us for our first dinner and support our Culinary Arts students!

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09/11/2026

Over the last two weeks, our advanced and practicum students have been hard at work getting ready for the upcoming Italian dinner at the crave cafe! They prepared Zuppa Toscana, Spaghetti al Pomodoro and garlic knots. Here’s a recap of how they did!

Stay tuned for the reservation link 👀

05/13/2026

We continue the cake unit by working on piping techniques! If you didn’t know, there are so many different piping tips out there for people to use and our students got a little taste of what shapes and sizes they all offer! Next is making their cakes!!

05/10/2026

As the school year winds down, our advanced and practicum students are closing out with cakes! They’re learning so much about all the different techniques that can go with cakes and this last week we started with scratch made fondant!

05/03/2026

Attention graduating senior parents!!

We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of our Culinary Arts Seniors at our 2026 Senior Banquet!

An email has been sent out to you all via skyward with all the appropriate links!

The dinner is on Saturday, May 9th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the GBCCA Crave Cafe

We ask that you RSVP by tomorrow May, 4th using the links that have been emailed to you via skyward

We look forward to celebrating with you!

04/27/2026

Our Rockwall ISD culinary team took the stage at the National ProStart Invitational competition with passion, focus, and a drive to represent our program, our district and state at the highest level. From the first day of preparation to the final moments of competition, they showed what it truly means to commit to a craft by pushing themselves, supporting one another, and rising to every challenge with determination and heart. They walked in as students and showed the mindset of professionals.

As their instructors, we couldn’t be more proud. The dedication, humility and pride they carried with them is what defines success in our kitchen. This is only the beginning for these future industry leaders and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for them!

04/11/2026

STATE CHAMP ALERT!!! Join us in celebrating Kennedy Jacoby! She earned 1st place at the State FCCLA Leadership Conference in the Baking & Pastry event and will be representing Texas, and Rockwall ISD in Washington, D.C. come July! Shoutout to her amazing instructor as well in mentoring her throughout this entire process!

Your hard work, dedication & sacrifice don’t go unnoticed and we can’t wait to cheer you on in DC, Congratulations!!

03/27/2026

🏆 We are thrilled that our ProStart culinary team has won first place at the state competition and earned the opportunity to represent the great state of Texas at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, MD! Now we need your help to make their national dream a reality. We are launching a fundraising campaign to cover travel costs for our team. Every dollar counts! As a special thank you, the most generous donor will receive a $500 gift certificate to Lucchese, generously donated by Lucchese. Help us celebrate this remarkable achievement and support our students as they represent our school on the national stage! You can also help us by sharing the link and flyer on social media!

https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/prostart-nationals-fundraiser

03/25/2026

What a way to end spring break! We are incredibly proud of all of our students who represented our program at this past weekend’s state ProStart competition. Their hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence were on full display, truly reflecting everything our program believes in.

Our culinary team earned 1st place and will be advancing to the national competition in Baltimore. An incredible achievement that speaks to their skill, teamwork, and dedication. In addition, we had two students compete in individual events, both of whom also earned 1st place in their categories, showcasing their talent and drive at the highest level.

This success would not be possible without the guidance and support of our four dedicated instructors, whose combined knowledge, mentorship, and passion continue to shape and inspire our students every day.

We are honored to represent Texas on the national stage. Baltimore, here we come!

03/23/2026

We are still super ecstatic over our success this past weekend, BUT The last Crave Café for the 25-26 school year is this Friday! Please remember that we are 100% reservation only, and slots are only available on a first come first serve basis. To make a reservation, please make sure to click the link below. Please be aware there is a $5 fee to confirm your reservation. This $5 fee will be credited to your final check at the end of your meal.

Our dining service will be open from 5:30 PM to 8:15 PM, with two time slots available for you to choose from. Please be aware that your party will be seated promptly at your chosen time slot, and your dining time will conclude at the end of that slot. We kindly ask that you adhere strictly to your reservation time to help us serve all guests efficiently and fairly.

When signing up, please be careful to select the correct number of people in your party. If your group is larger than the available table sizes, you may request multiple tables. For example, a party of 8 will need to reserve 2 “4 Seaters.”

If your party is 10 or more, please email Chris Rivera, our lead Chef instructor, at [email protected] for confirmation that we can accommodate your group alongside other reservations.

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03/23/2026

Let the good news keep rolling in!! We had two students who competed in individual competitions at the Texas ProStart Invitational and each earned 1st place in their categories!! Congratulations to Jacob Mendoza for earning 1st in the breakfast battle and Oliver Steele for earning 1st place in Knife Skills!!

03/22/2026

Your Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy ProStart Culinary Team are State Champions and headed to Baltimore to represent the great state of Texas & Rockwall ISD!!!! Congratulations to these students and their teachers Chef Bristow, Chef Meyer, Chef River and Chef Hernandez!