The Whistling T. Kettle
Culinary Program
About the Program
Founded in 2014 with the support of Bousquet’s Appliance, (Formerly known as) A Cut Above Culinary was designed to be a functional kitchen fully accessible to all. This training program focused on teaching participants how to prepare healthy meals safely. After several years of growth the program was recently redesigned by former Executive Director, Timothy Kettle. Tim brought his culinary knowledge and passion for the program together to create a full circle seed to table program. Now proudly named, The Whistling T Kettle, it combines the produce grown and harvested by the horticulture department to the kitchen to be prepped and whipped into delicious, healthy meals while participants learn about each food, how to follow recipes, measurements, food safety, kitchen safety, and more.
How to Participate
Our services are available to people who are eligible to receive support through the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
To be approved for services through DDS, a person must have a qualifying intellectual or developmental disability, be 18 years or older, and live in Connecticut. Once determined eligible, DDS will coordinate referrals to NEPS. To complete the application for services or get more information about the DDS Eligibility Process you can call 860-418-6000 or visit their website.