Escoffier Is the #1 Ranked Culinary School in the World1
Largest In The Nation
Escoffier is the largest culinary school brand in the USA (2)
130+ Chef Instructors
With experience as executive chefs, restaurant owners, and more
Most Students Receive Financial Aid
Most Escoffier students use federal financial aid to help pay for culinary school.(3) Financial Aid is available to students who apply and qualify.
8,900+ Culinary Employers
Over 8,900+ culinary employers have had an Escoffier student or graduate in their kitchens
What Sets Us Apart
Affordable. Acclaimed Chef Instructors. The Farm To Table® Experience and sustainability. A foundation in French cooking and the enduring heritage of the King of Chefs, Auguste Escoffier himself. These are only a few of the many things that set Escoffier apart from other culinary schools. Come find out for yourself. In the meantime, tap or mouseover the blocks below to learn more about us.
Affordability
Affordability
Our philosophy is to offer affordable tuition to anyone with an appetite and desire to enrich the culinary or pastry arts fields. We’re proud of our diverse student community, their commitment to the kitchen and their accomplishments in the industry.
Financing Options
Financing Options
We’re committed to offering outstanding culinary instruction to all who share our passion, which is why we make financial aid available for those who qualify. Our friendly staff is ready to help you find the financing you need to achieve your dream of a culinary career.
Professional Chef Educators
Professional Chef Educators
Our instructors are not only teachers, they’re industry experienced chefs who have owned restaurants, cooked in top kitchens, and much more. Their number one priority is preparing every student for a lucrative career in the industry.
Escoffier's Philosophy
Escoffier's Philosophy
The lineage of finely trained chefs can be traced to the disciplined skills and techniques of Auguste Escoffier (1846 – 1935), the legendary French chef known as the visionary patriarch of modern cooking and the namesake of our school.
Personalized Support
Personalized Support
Whether online or on campus, our chef instructors give you the personalized attention you need to master culinary or pastry techniques. Our low student to teacher ratio helps ensure you get the individual attention you need in order to succeed.
Career Services Support
Career Services Support
Our Career Services Department offers job placement assistance, resume writing, referrals, networking opportunities, job fairs and more.
Farm to Table®
Farm to Table®
Learn to re-think food with our Farm to Table® courses offered in our culinary arts programs. As an Escoffier graduate, you can be recognized as a culinary professional who understands how to apply sustainable practices through sound business decision making.
Our Partners
Our Partners
We’ve established a number of partnerships and affiliations with prominent industry names like Walt Disney World Resorts, Thomas Keller Group, Sodexo and more.
Nationally Accredited, Industry Recognized
Nationally Accredited, Industry Recognized
All aspects of our schools meet the high and meticulous standards of our accreditors, as represented by our many prestigious affiliations, accreditations and awards.
Professional Focus
Professional Focus
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts students are educated to assume roles of responsibility in the culinary and pastry arts. In addition to well-rounded culinary training, students will have an opportunity to receive a solid business and entrepreneurship foundation applicable to a variety of professional roles.
Culinary Renowned Cities
Culinary Renowned Cities
Our schools are located in cities renowned for their vibrant restaurant scenes, natural beauty and outdoor recreation. These well-known gastro-metropolises offer excellent locations in which to live, work and study.
Innovative Learning Environments
Innovative Learning Environments
Whether you choose our online or campus-based programs, our technology and kitchen classrooms are designed for students to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in order to enter their careers ready to succeed.
International Network of Escoffier Students & Alumni
The Essential Culinary Career Guide
The Essential Culinary Career Guide
What's your ideal culinary career: Fine dining? Your own restaurant? Pastry? Get our self-evaluation guide to find out!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy guide: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
I feel my experience at the school has truly gotten me on the right path. I feel supported in a way no other school has ever offered. It’s reassuring to know I have a sounding board for my career decisions.”*
Rama Kho
Culinary Arts Student
Being at Escoffier taught me to be flexible and to keep pushing through even if everything is going down. [It] taught me how to become the leader and get each task done.”*
Joseph Han
Pastry Arts Graduate
“I decided to invest in myself and go to culinary school because I needed that backing. As for the management portion, that’s really where Escoffier is helping me learn how to run a restaurant and business.”*
Tiffany Moore
Culinary Arts Graduate - Online
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The Essential Culinary School Planner & Checklist
The Essential Culinary School Planner & Checklist
Thinking about culinary school? Get the workbook!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy workbook: Career options, academic plans, financing your education, and more.
