Empowering Refugees
through culinary education
We provide top-notch culinary training to refugees and help them find meaningful careers in the food industry.
Our Vision
A country where refugees are welcomed as drivers of the economy and as enhancers of their communities.
Our Program
A two-month, paid apprenticeship program with up to 440 hours of culinary training.
Our Restaurants
Visit us in Carroll Gardens & Brooklyn, New York, and in Washington, DC.
Our Food
Our restaurants serve seasonal New American cuisine prepared by our newly American students! Across our Brooklyn and Washington, DC locations you’ll find a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients cooked into dishes inspired by our students’ countries of origin.
Catering & Events
Emma’s Torch offers a wide variety of full-service catering options in New York City and the Washington, DC area including off-premise, drop-offs, virtual cooking events, and restaurant buyouts. To help you start to plan your future special event, we have put together some available menus, pricing and an Event Planning Guide. If you would like a customized proposal, please use the inquiry form below.
We’re opening in Inwood, Manhattan!
We are launching a new program site at The Eliza, in collaboration with The Children’s Village. Help build our kitchen by supporting Emma’s Torch Wish List.
“I come to New York, I have a job, a home, every person is my friend. I came with nothing, but now I have everything.”
“While the staff is seasoning the beautiful dishes, they’re also changing the course of their lives in a way they didn’t know was possible.”
“Emma’s Torch shares the power of bonding and finding common ground through food.”