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Uncover the transformative impact of culinary education through heartfelt testimonials! Immerse yourself in inspiring stories of students who have embraced a culinary journey, underscoring the influence of Escoffier’s culinary programs.
What Chefs Look For When Hiring Culinary School Graduates
Before you begin a professional cooking career, learn about what chefs may look for when hiring culinary school graduates.
July 18, 2022
A Busy Mom of Two Balances Family & Culinary School: “I Want to Graduate with Honors”
Katie Sualog balances motherhood, a home-based bakery, and baking & pastry school at Escoffier’s Austin campus. Her goal? To graduate with honors.
April 12, 2022
From Substance Abuse to Culinary School Graduate: A Journey of Redemption
From struggles with addiction to working in one of the best restaurants in the world, follow Parker Wilks-Bryant’s story and his plans for giving back.
February 22, 2022
Escoffier Graduate Quyen Trinh Elevates the Vietnamese Dining Experience by opening Anise Modern Vietnamese Eatery
Quyen Trinh is a graduate of the Escoffier Diploma in Culinary Arts program at the Boulder Campus and owner of...
June 24, 2020
Culinary School Graduates Will Require New Skills Post-COVID-19
Culinary school graduates will need to bring to the table not just an eye and taste for good and creative cuisine, but fundamental business skills in order to win in the post-COVID-19 economy.
May 18, 2020
From Escoffier Graduate to Michelin Star Restaurant Cook
Recently we caught up with Alex Weis, who went from Escoffier graduate to Michelin Star restaurant cook, to chat about...
December 14, 2019
Alumni Spotlight: Aleta Diederich
For Aleta Diederich, there were two possible routes her life would take her: doctor or chef. After working as an...
July 11, 2019
Austin Campus Named 2018 School of the Year
The Austin, Texas campus for the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts recently received the 2018 “School of the Year”...
October 19, 2018
Documentary on Celebrated Chef and Escoffier Schools Advisory Board Member Nominated for James Beard Award
Julia Child. Thomas Keller. Charlie Trotter. Wolfgang Puck. These names stand prominently in the narrative of America’s rise to...
April 20, 2018
From Thomas Keller to Thailand: Graham Heldreth Spotlight
In the fourteen years since Graham Heldreth graduated from culinary school, his career’s taken him everywhere from Thomas Keller’s famous...
April 9, 2018
Celebrated Chefs Turn Out To Honor Culinary Great, Auguste Escoffier
CHICAGO and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, a premier provider of culinary...
October 27, 2017
Austin Graduate Spotlight: Mary Rodriguez
If Mary Rodriguez told you one thing about being a pastry chef, it would be that the sweet tooth that...
May 12, 2017
Boulder Campus Spotlight: Liz Aragon
Like many other chefs, cooking wasn’t something Liz Aragon set out to do. In fact, her ultimate career goal was...
May 10, 2017
Boulder Student Spotlight: Breanna Ortiz
As a work-study student in Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts‘ purchasing department, Breanna Ortiz has learned more than she...
March 29, 2017
Boulder Student Spotlight: Mahsa Savadkouhi
Mahsa Savadkouhi’s mission in the culinary arts world is simple: to introduce as many people to the unique flavors of...
March 27, 2017
Boulder Student Spotlight: Suzanne Armstrong
When it came down to lining up her externship, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Boulder student Suzanne Armstrong thought...
March 8, 2017
Boulder Student Spotlight: Ramona Brown
As a career changer, Ramona Brown has a bit of an advantage over the majority of her culinary school peers: years...
March 2, 2017
Online Culinary Arts Student Spotlight: Tonya Avalos
One look at Tonya Avalos’ photos and one thing is clear: she’s extremely talented. You can also tell that this...
February 23, 2017
Student Spotlight: Pedro Gandara
For most of our students, a love for the culinary arts begins in childhood kitchens cooking with family and friends....
February 22, 2017
Escoffier Austin Student Opening Food Truck
If Austin’s culinary food scene is known for one thing, it’s the food truck movement that’s taken the city by...
January 13, 2017
Online Culinary Program Spotlight: Mitchell Rodriguez
Mitchell Rodriguez’s love started like that of most professional chefs: bite by bite. In his case, it was a move...
November 16, 2016
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Marcus Lepke
By: Benjamin Faurer Chef Marcus Lepke has worked in the culinary arts for over 20 years. His journey began in his...
September 29, 2016
Online Culinary Student Spotlight: Shari Spooner
Like many of our students, Shari Spooner’s love of the culinary arts began in her childhood kitchen. With much of...
July 29, 2016
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Luke Shaffer
When it comes to our chef instructors, an all-encompassing love of food is a resume must. No one exhibits that...
May 2, 2016
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Chanel Martinez
One of the more recent additions to our chef instructor roster, Chef Chanel Martinez was a welcome addition to our online...
April 25, 2016
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Janet Rörschåch
When we look to add new chefs to our roster, we always look for the absolute best in the industry....
March 8, 2016
Meet Your Chef Instructor: Chef Michael Reyes
When it comes to our students, our ultimate goal is to give them the absolute best for their education. Which...
September 24, 2015
Meet Your Chef Instructor: Graham Mitchell
As a chef who has worked all over the United States, Chef Graham Mitchell is just as seasoned as the...
July 6, 2015
Student Spotlight: Kenneth Allen Jr.
When Kenneth Allen Jr. took a leap of faith and decided to give up a 21 year career in the...
July 2, 2015
Auguste Escoffier Instructor Profile: Getting to know Chef Will Packwood
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student Before I sat down for a chat with Chef Will Packwood, instructor in the...
June 22, 2015
Up Close and Personal With The Farm-To-Table Experience
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student One of the main reasons that I selected Austin, Texas as the city to...
May 19, 2015
Boulder Pastry School Graduate Spotlight: Joseph Han
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts Graduate At Auguste Escoffier, it’s easy to focus most of your attention on...
May 15, 2015
Boulder Pastry School Graduate Spotlight: Rose McPherson
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Graduate You might remember Rose McPherson from my new perspectives piece from last year detailing her new...
April 10, 2015
Q&A with Marcus McMellon, Campus President, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student As the start date of my culinary career draws near (yes I have a...
March 30, 2015
Beginning With The End In Mind And The Start Of A New Career
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student A glimpse inside a commencement ceremony at the Austin Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...
March 13, 2015
The Escoffier Treatment
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Earlier this week, I discussed what you can do if and when you hit the...
January 19, 2015
Coping with Criticism in the Kitchen
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Student Criticism is a hard thing to cope with. You pour your heart and soul...
December 11, 2014
Transitioning From Culinary School To Externship
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student After the drama and gut-wrenching stress of culmination, not to mention the fairly regular routine...
November 21, 2014
Faculty Spotlight: Chef Jean-Claude Cavalera
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Each member of the staff at Auguste Escoffier has a resume worth envying, but none...
October 3, 2014
New Perspectives: Alex McCall, aka Frenchie Renard
For this installment of New Perspectives, I moved from the pastry side of the house to interview one of my...
September 26, 2014
