A Summary of the Culinary Arts Schools &
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The culinary schools featured on this site all provide extensive culinary career preparation. To start your career as professional chef, you need to attend an accredited school with a reputation for excellence. The culinary schools listed below provide a variety of programs designed to meet your individual needs and expectations, no matter what stage of life you are in. Select a school in your area and request information today.

California Culinary Academy (San Francisco, CA)
The Historic California Hall is situated in San Francisco's Civic Center district and the new location in the hip Potrero Hill district. Students become chefs here! The Academy's teaching kitchens are designed to effectively deliver "Global Cuisine Curriculum," an important focus in the school's training. California Culinary Academy's Educational Services department offers a broad menu of services to guide students through their entire career.
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California School of Culinary Arts (Pasadena, CA)
Train with the best! The California School of Culinary Arts, located in Pasadena, CA, can prepare you for success. Work beside industry trained Chef Instructors committed to excellence. Graduate Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program in only 15 months. Receive job placement assistance at graduation. Develop a new and rewarding career in the culinary arts!
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Institute of Technology (Clovis and Roseville, CA)
The Institute of Technology offers two culinary programs: Culinary Arts Specialist and Baking and Pastry Specialist. Students will learn basic culinary concepts, and will develop foundation skills specific to their chosen program. Graduates of both programs will have met American Culinary Certification standards.
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Kitchen Academy (Sacramento, CA)
Earn your Professional Culinary Arts Diploma in as few as 30 weeks. You'll start learning in the kitchen from day one! The exclusive course design starts with basic skills and then strategically layers on new techniques and lessons, culminating in an externship where you'll work in a professional environment before you graduate.
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Kitchen Academy (Hollywood, CA)
Earn your Professional Culinary Arts Diploma in as few as 30 weeks. You'll start learning in the kitchen from day one! The exclusive course design starts with basic skills and then strategically layers on new techniques and lessons, culminating in an externship where you'll work in a professional environment before you graduate.
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Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College (Birmingham, AL)
The culinary programs at Culinard -- the Culinary Institute of Virginia College are among the finest and most comprehensive in the nation. At Culinard, students will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare them for a rewarding and successful career in culinary arts. Culinary programs include degree programs in Culinary Arts and Pastry, Baking, and Confectionary Arts, as well as a Culinary Career diploma program.
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Connecticut Culinary Institute (Farmington, Suffield CT)
Connecticut Culinary Institute offers small classes and hands-on training. With small class sizes, students at CCI spend the majority of their time cooking. The school has two locations in Connecticut and offers both full-time and part-time programs.
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Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Founded in 1983, the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC) is renowned for its culinary programs. The school became affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu in 2000 and now offers the world famous program in Chicago. Thousands of students from CHIC have gone on to careers in the culinary arts in Chicago and around the world.
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Culinary Academy of Long Island (Syosset, NY)
At the Culinary Academy of Long Island, you can complete the program in just nine months. Imagine training to become a chef or hospitality manager in less than one year. With program internships at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the New York area, this is a program to review. Get started today!
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Branford Hall Career Institute (Springfield, MA)
Get hands-on training and develop the skills necessary for success in the culinary field at Branford Hall Career Institute. Branford's Culinary Arts program includes comprehensive instruction at a four-star restaurant and professional instruction in business operations, bakeshop, spa cuisines, international cuisines, and much more. Day and evening classes are available to fit your busy schedule.
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Western Culinary Institute (Portland, OR)
Founded in 1983, Western Culinary Institute was originally the Horst Mager Culinary Institute. The school gained international renown and changed its name to Western Culinary Institute in 1986. Today the school is affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu and offers several degree programs. It was the first school to offer the Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant Management Diploma in the US.
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Career Academy of New York (New York City, NY)
The Career Academy of New York offers 600- and 900-hour programs in Commercial Cooking. Courses emphasize hands-on training and instruction on the practicalities of commercial food preparation. Potential career opportunities exist in restaurants, bakeries, catering, and food service departments of corporations, and more.
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L'École Culinaire (St. Louis, MO)
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, L´École Culinaire offers students hands-on training and career-based instruction from experienced professionals. Students complete ten-week internships where they can apply their real-world training to real life situations.
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Scottsdale Culinary Institute (Scottsdale, AZ)
Scottsdale Culinary Institute is a Le Cordon Bleu culinary School, located in Arizona near Phoenix. The mission of the school is to give its students a mastery of both classical and modern techniques. With programs in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Hospitality & Restaurant Management, and Pâtisserie & Baking, SCI is a great option, no matter what your interest. And with over 300 days of sun per year, how could you choose to go anywhere else?
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
Opened only a few years ago, the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas is the place to be! Las Vegas is rapidly becoming one of the world's dining capitals. Famous chefs from around the world have opened marquee restaurants there, including Wolfgang Puck and Michael Mina. It is an exciting place to study culinary arts and there are tremendous job opportunities for graduates.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta (Tucker, GA)
The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Tucker, Georgia, offers an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. This is a 15 month program that includes an externship. Students learn classical cooking methods and earn a degree that will prepare them for the demanding, yet fun, world of culinary arts.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul (Mendota Heights, MN)
Gain the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu certificate in Culinary Arts from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul. Whether you dream of becoming an executive chef or a restaurant manager, this school can help you realize your dreams. The Twin Cities offers a great backdrop for studies in the culinary field.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami (Miami, FL)
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami offers the renowned Le Cordon Bleu program, one of the world' most recognized culinary brands. The Associate of Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts can be completed in as little as 15 months. You'll spend 12 months on campus and 3 months in an externship you can blend your classroom learning with real on-the-job training.
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Keiser University (multiple locations in FL)
At Keiser University, students can choose from Associate Degree programs in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts. Small class sizes allow students to receive the attention they need and deserve. Graduates can prepare for career opportunities in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering companies, and more.
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Orlando Culinary Academy (Orlando, FL)
Through its association with Le Cordon Bleu, the Orlando Culinary Academy blends classical European techniques with leading North American training. The school offers training for Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, and Hospitality & Restaurant Management.
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Pennsylvania Culinary Institute (Pittsburgh, PA)
Located in the cultural center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute offers a mix of art, culture, and career opportunities. Founded in 1986, the school has prepared graduates for careers in the culinary arts for over 2 decades. With its association with Le Cordon Bleu, the school now offers its graduates the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu diploma. There are programs in Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie & Baking, and Hospitality & Restaurant Management.
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The Salter School (Worcester, MA)
The Culinary Arts Program at The Salter School for Culinary Arts will prepare students for an exciting career in the culinary field. Students will receive hands-on training to develop the skills necessary for success. The comprehensive program includes instruction in business operations, beverages, the science of food and nutrition, and much more.
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Stratford University (Falls Church, VA)
Stratford University, located in Falls church, Virginia, offers culinary degree and diploma programs for students looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the culinary field. Students will develop basic cluinary skills, and receive hands-on training specific to their chosen program. Programs can be completed in as little as 50 weeks.
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Texas Culinary Academy (Austin, TX)
Think big at Texas Culinary Academy. Founded in 1981, the school has prepared many students for careers in the culinary Arts. Now affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu, TCA offers an innovative, dynamic environment. Learn how to cook and how to balance the budget too. TCA offers Culinary Arts and Pâtisserie & Baking Arts programs.
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RECOMMENDED SCHOOLS:

Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College
(Birmingham, AL)

Scottsdate Culinary Institute
(Scottsdale, AZ)

California Culinary Academy
(San Francisco, CA)

California School of Culinary Arts
(Pasadena, CA)

Kitchen Academy
(Sacramento, CA)

The Art Institute of California
(Orange County, CA)

The Art Institute of California
(San Diego, CA)

Institute of Technology
(Multiple Locations in CA)

Connecticut Culinary Institute
(Suffield, Farmington, CT)

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami
(Miami, FL)