A culinary school is an institution which provides the training and education of food preparation and cooking. Culinary schools train the students to become professional chefs and work in hotels, restaurant chains and food outlets.
These culinary schools offer academic degrees and vocational training in food preparation. The schools have tie-ups with restaurant chains and hotels to provide training practical to students. Internship programs are also arranged by the schools which assist the students for getting jobs in the industry. There are some leading schools of culinary education, which offer to train the students worldwide and assist them getting placed in the leading hotels and restaurant chains.
Here we are presenting the list of top to culinary schools in the world provides various culinary education certificate, diploma and degree programs to the students worldwide:-
Institute of Culinary Education
Founded in 1975 by Peter Kump, the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) has become the largest culinary school in New York City. The Institute, which is often considered one of the best in the world, credits to its success its “Global Curriculum,” dedicated chef-instructors, clear focus, and entrepreneurial spirit. ICE has been named a finalist and winner in the International Association of Culinary Professionals’ Awards of Excellence in 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2015. CE offers 6 to 13 months diplomas in the following areas
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Management
- Hospitality Management
- and Pastry and Baking
Website: www.ice.edu
Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park
The Culinary Institute of America is an American private not-for-profit college specializing in culinary and baking and pastry arts education. Its main campus is located in Hyde Park, New York. It has satellite campuses in San Antonio, Texas, St. Helena, California (which also appears on this list), and Singapore. The Institute offers certificates, Associate, and Bachelor degree programs in
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Science
- Baking and Pastry Arts
Website: www.ciachef.edu
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is a sister school to the highly-regarded Culinary Institute at Hyde Park. Unlike the Hyde Park campus, Greystone offers only the 21 months Associate degree semester system program in Culinary Arts.
- Associate degree in culinary arts
- Associate degree in baking and pastry arts
- Certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage studies.
- Custom programs for industry professionals and the Food Business School
A wide selection of programs for food and wine enthusiasts, from two-hour demos and one-day classes to multi-day Boot Camps.
Website: www.ciachef.edu/california/
International Culinary Center
Founded as The French Culinary Institute, International Culinary Center (ICC) is the most award-winning school for a professional fast-track culinary or wine education. The International Association of Culinary Professionals named ICC the “Best Vocational Cooking School of the Year” four years in a row, and the ACCSC has designated it a School of Excellence. ICC’s professional programs include
- Culinary Arts
- Pastry Arts
- Farm-To-Table,
- Cake Design
- Bread Baking
- Italian Culinary
- Wine Studies
Students at ICC can earn a college degree + culinary diploma by transferring ICC credits to The New School, a highly respected NYC university.
Website: www.internationalculinarycenter.com
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is a world renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs. Le Cordon Bleu provides bachelor’s degree and associate’s degree programs as well as diploma and certificate programs in subjects such as
- Culinary arts
- Pastry and confectionary
- Hotel, restaurant and culinary management
- Wine and spirits
- Gastronomy
- Food Design
- Science and Culture
Website: www.cordonbleu.edu
Kendall College of Culinary Arts
Kendall College of Culinary Arts Located in Chicago, one of the food industry’s most vibrant centers is an intensive program that focuses on international cuisine. It offers the Associate of Applied Science program in Culinary Arts, which includes general education and can be obtained over six academic quarters. Students also undergo Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts, which follows a traditional, four-year academic plan. The Kendall College also offers different educational programs in
- Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry
- Hospitality management
Website: www.kendall.edu
New England Culinary Institute
New England Culinary Institute (NECI) founded on June 15, 1980, is a career-oriented culinary college located in Montpelier, Vermont. The Institute offers a wide variety of certificate and degree options, including the ever popular Associate degree of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts, a 3-year program. Moreover it offers on campus programs in
- Culinary
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Food and Beverage Business Management
- Internships
- Academic Catalog
The institute offers the online programs in
- BA in Culinary Arts
- BA in Baking and Pastry Arts
- BA in Food and Beverage Business Management
Website: www.neci.edu
L’Academie de Cuisine
L’Academie de Cuisine (LADC) was founded in 1976 by Francois Dionot. LADC is one of the America’s top professional schools in the Culinary and Pastry Arts. Since its foundation, LADC has cultivated a robust network of contacts among executive chefs, chef-owners and restaurateurs in and around the Greater Washington, DC region. LADC has been awarded in the top ten Culinary Schools in the United States and Canada. It has also been awarded with the Member of the Year Award Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington and Cooking School of the Year Award International Association of Culinary Professionals
The L’Academie de Cuisine offers various programs in
- Professional Culinary Arts
- Professional Pastry Arts
- Courses for food lovers
Website: www.lacademie.com
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts was founded in 1981 in Austin, Texas. The school is nationally accredited and offers multiple professional diploma programs, classes for food enthusiasts and corporate cooking team building events. After the opening of its second campus in Boulder, Colorado, the school has become one of the top in the United States for training future industry professionals. The school offers various diploma and degree level courses in
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Culinary Arts
The institute also offers short term home cooking classes. The facilities include a state-of-the-art, modern kitchen, and its in-depth curriculum is faithful to the skills, techniques, and recipes developed by Escoffier. The alumni are professional chefs from all over the world and across all culinary disciplines.
Website: www.escoffier.edu
Johnson & Wales University
The Johnson & Wales University is a university which also has one of the topmost culinary schools in the world. The university was the first school in the country to offer a full Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts. JWU Culinary School offers various Associate and Bachelors degree programs in
- Baking and Pastry
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Nutrition
- Food Service Management
- Food Entrepreneurship
Website: www.jwu.edu