Eating out with Friends and Family at NOSH on the Kingstec Campus, NSCC in Kentville

Nosh, the public dining room at the Kingstec Campus for the Nova Scotia Community College in Kentville is one of the best kept secrets. 

NOSH – Sweet Savory Service – is a NSCC student run restaurant and café aimed at putting learning into practice. 

Here’s what the website says

Nova Scotia Community College’s ‘NOSH’ is an opportunity for the public to participate in providing our Tourism and Culinary/Pastry students a “real world” training experience in a full-service restaurant – and in return enjoying modern, world cuisine of the highest quality – at very reasonable prices.

Join us for world a class dining experience in a live classroom environment! Reservations required.

How it Works

Your first step is to email Kyla Dunn and ask to be put on the email list. You will be notified of openings and closings, special events, and sent the weekly menu. 

Email to be put on the mailing list

Then, call (902) 679-7377 and make a reservation. 

Reservations are required because it does fill up quickly, and they like to spread out the eating times to accommodate everyone! 

There is a 3-course meal with lots of options to choose from in each category. Appetizers and desserts are $4 (stc) and main courses are $8 (stc). 

You will be served by the hospitality students and the food will be prepared by the culinary students. So, by eating out, you really are helping the students, besides being treated to a fabulous gourmet meal! 

When is it open?

Open October to April
‘NOSH’ (Dining Room): 
Lunch: Wednesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday Evening Service starting in January at 5:30 p.m. 

Subject to change. 

Follow NOSH on Facebook to be kept up to date

Where do I go?

When you arrive at the Kingstec campus, you will have to sign in at the main security desk. You can always ask there, but just head down the hallway and veer to the left. Follow your nose! The dining room is at the end of the hall. 

How to find Kingstec Campus

Sometimes when we have eaten at Kingstec there has been a buffet. This is something you can find out about when you join the email list or follow NOSH on Facebook. 

However and whenever you head out to eat, do try the Nosh dining room at Kingstec Campus in Kentville for a wonderful dining experience!