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Is your source for locating some of the nations "best" culinary arts schools.


Food service and preparation will be the fastest-growing occupations through 2006 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Our prestigious schools are here to help you develop the skills you need to become a:

  • chef
  • owner
  • instructor
  • caterer
  • food writer
  • many more....


  • Do you love to cook?

  • Turn your passion into a career!
  • Use your culinary training to run your own restaurant or be a food critic!
  • Earn your degree in as little as 15 months!
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  • Art Institutes International Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
  • Atlantic Culinary Academy - Dover, NH
  • California Culinary Academy - San Francisco, CA
  • California School of Culinary Arts - Pasadena, CA
  • Culinary Academy of Long Island - Syosset, NY
  • Florida Culinary Institute - West Palm Beach, FL
  • Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts - Tallahassee, Melbourne and Sarasota, FL
  • Kitchen Academy - Sacramento, CA
  • L'Ecole Culinaire - St. Louis, MO
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Oregon Culinary Institute - Portland, OR
  • Orlando Culinary Academy - Orlando, FL
  • Pennsylvania Culinary Institute - Pittsburgh, PA
  • Scottsdale Culinary Institute - Scottsdale, AZ
  • Texas Culinary Academy - Austin, TX
  • The Cooking and Hospitality Institute - Chicago, IL
  • The Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, NY
  • Western Culinary Institute - Portland, OR

  • Art Institutes International - Minneapolis, MN

    In The Art Institutes International Minnesota degree programs, students are not only expected to
    complete specific courses, but also to develop critical and analytical learning abilities together with
    education values that contribute to lifelong learning.

  • Students earn Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
  • Culinary Arts Certificate

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    Atlantic Culinary Academy - Dover, NH

    The Atlantic Culinary Academy®, a division of McIntosh College, is located in the beautiful
    Seacoast area of Dover, New Hampshire. Atlantic Culinary Academy® is just a few minutes
    driving time from some of the best sandy beaches New Hampshire and Maine have to offer.
    If you prefer the quiet life of nature at its best, then head to the scenic White Mountains, and
    if you need a little noise in your life, then Boston may have just the ticket to whet your appetite!

  • Students earn Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Receive the coveted Le Cordon Bleu Certificate
  • Demonstration classes followed by hands-on practical courses
  • Learn in professionally equipped, modern kitchens
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    California Culinary Academy - San Francisco, CA

    The Academy is located in the culinary capital of San Francisco, California. This ideal location uniquely
    combines the advantages of local farm fresh ingredients, global cuisine, premiere culinary instruction,
    and exciting surroundings to create a stimulating learning experience. Students have access to endless
    opportunities for both their personal and professional enrichment.

  • Students earn Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Program
  • Modern and classical techniques, provide students with professional kitchen management knowledge.
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    California School of Culinary Arts - Pasadena, CA

    Founded in 1994, CSCA has become one of the most well known and respected culinary schools in
    the country. Our exceptional location offers students an exciting academic environment, in which nearly
    every culture in the world is celebrated and explored. Our multi-cultural community offers the most
    diverse career and growth opportunities found anywhere on the globe. Our culinary styles set the tone
    for the nation, and the scene is continually growing.

  • Students earn Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Work beside industry trained Chef Instructors committed to excellence
  • Receive job placement assistance at graduation!
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    Culinary Academy of Long Island - Syosset, NY

    Established in the fall of 1996, Culinary Academy of Long Island opened its doors to prospective students interested in the pursuit of professional training in the culinary arts field. Culinary Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and licensed by the New York State Department of Education, and offers a variety of culinary programs:

  • Professional Cooking with Internship
  • Commercial Cooking with Internship
  • Professional Baking and Pastry

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    Florida Culinary Institute - West Palm Beach, FL

    South Florida is known for culinary & hospitality excellence. At Florida Culinary Institute this allows for numerous opportunities for students to test their skills and gain valuable industry experience at local restaurants and resorts while attending one of the best culinary schools in Florida. The Palm Beach area also offers outstanding recreational activities and cultural events for you to enjoy while learning in one of the culinary arts programs at Florida Culinary Institute.

    Career Programs Available

  • Culinary Arts
  • Culinary Management
  • Culinary Nutrition
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • International Baking and Pastry

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    Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts - Tallahassee, Melbourne and Sarasota, FL

    Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts can help you learn what it takes to succeed. The laboratories, classrooms, kitchens, library, student lounge, and computer center were designed to meet industry standards and effectively prepare students for today's job market.

    Programs Available

  • Associate of Science Degree - Culinary Arts
  • Associate of Science Degree - Baking and Pastry Arts

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    Kitchen Academy - Sacramento, CA

    If you have been thinking about a career in the culinary arts and are looking for a high-quality, fast way to get there, then you have come to the right place.
    At Kitchen Academy, we have developed a unique hands-on program that puts you in the kitchen from day one and allows you to concentrate on today's cooking techniques.

    Benefits

  • Fast Track to Your Culinary Career Your diploma in as little as 30 weeks with our accelerated training system™.
  • Hands-On from Day One All kitchen, no classrooms.
  • Top ingredients and industry-current tools at your fingertips.

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    L'Ecole Culinaire - St. Louis, MO

    L’École Culinaire prepares you for a career in the culinary industry by offering Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts. To assure that you receive the highest quality educational experience, L'École Culinaire features career placement assistance for all of its graduates and financial aid for those who qualify.

    Class sizes are limited, so don’t hesitate to find out about L’École Culinaire’s exceptional culinary education programs. Start your culinary education now!

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    Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Minneapolis/St. Paul

    An education at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts combines demonstration classes
    followed by hands-on practical courses in professionally equipped, modern kitchens.

    Technique classes are supplemented with examinations of theory, guest demonstrations, table service,
    wine courses and a variety of other related instructions. Students and staff agree: the
    educational experience at Le Cordon Bleu is rigorous, but highly rewarding.

  • Students earn 12-month Le Cordon Bleu certificate
  • Offers a progressive, comprehensive culinary education
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    Oregon Culinary Institute - Portland, OR

    Oregon Culinary Institute is dedicated to helping you gain the education and skill you need for a successful culinary career. Earn your diploma or associate’s degree and be ready to put your knowledge to use in the kitchen as a working chef—and do it all while paying lower tuition than most culinary schools. Programs Available:

  • Baking and Pastry
  • Culinary Arts

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    Orlando Culinary Academy - Orlando, FL

    This internationally renowned school for the culinary arts has become synonymous with expertise,
    innovation, tradition, and refinement - qualities which are painstakingly nurtured by the school.

  • Associate Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
  • Degree earned in 15 months!
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    Pennsylvania Culinary Institute - Pittsburgh, PA

    In pursuing a Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts degree, you simply can't find a better learning environment
    than Le Cordon Bleu at the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute. Our educational facilities include professional
    sized commercial kitchens, contemporary bakery and pastry preparation areas, classrooms, conference
    room, executive dining room, resource center, student lounge and administration offices. Students are
    provided with industry-current kitchen equipment and audiovisual aids.

  • Students receive the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Diploma
  • Program meets certification under the American Culinary Federation rules.
  • Learning environment that feels and functions like a food industry workplace
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    Scottsdale Culinary Institute - Scottsdale, AZ

    Our learning centers are designed and outfitted to meet the academic needs of the
    culinary program with classrooms located in rooms adjacent to kitchens. The facility
    includes a library and student study center.

  • Associate Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
  • Degree earned in 15 months!
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    Texas Culinary Academy - Austin, TX

    The Texas Culinary Academy's program offers a formal education in the food service industry.
    Our curriculum offers a unique blend of culinary tradition and current industry standards. And our
    exciting new alliance with Le Cordon Bleu gives our students the opportunity to receive an education in
    the classical French tradition of a world-renowned leader in the culinary arts.

  • Students earn Associate of Applied Science Degree and Hospitality Management
  • Program combines classical French techniques with cutting-edge American technology
  • Graduates will be prepared to start a career as a chef or manager in fine restaurants, hotels and more
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!
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    The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago - Chicago, IL

    The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC) was established in 1983. From the very
    beginning, we differentiated ourselves from other culinary institutions by using the traditional, European
    hands-on approach to culinary education - something that was previously difficult to obtain in the
    Midwest.

  • Students earn Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
  • Can also earn our Baking and Pastry Certificate
  • Learn in the CHIC Café, an on-site, gourmet restaurant
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify!

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    The Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, NY

    If you’re passionate about cooking and baking, then The Culinary Institute of America is where you belong. When you set foot on our beautiful riverside campus in Hyde Park, NY, you’ll be surrounded by food and people passionate about the culinary and baking and pastry arts.

    Degrees Available:

  • Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts
  • Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Bachelors Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts Management
  • Bachelors Degree in Culinary Arts Management

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    Western Culinary Institute - Portland, OR

    The Western Culinary Institute has teamed up with world renowned Le Cordon Bleu of Paris, France
    to offer a highly esteemed education considered among the best in the world.

  • Students earn Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Offers Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Diploma
  • Portland is a great place in which to live, go to school, and work.

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