*19 Best Culinary Schools in the USA, Chef's Pencil
#1 in the USA
Ranked best culinary school in the USA by Chef’s Pencil 2022
Most Students Receive Financial Aid
Most Escoffier students use federal financial aid to help pay for culinary school*
Largest In The
Nation
Escoffier is the largest culinary school brand in the United States†
100 Chef
Instructors
With experience as executive chefs, restaurant owners, and more
*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
†95% of Austin students and 59% of Boulder students who entered postsecondary education for the first time received some financial assistance in 2022-23 for those who applied and qualified, College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics
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.
The Essential Culinary Career Survey
The Essential Culinary Career Survey
What's your ideal culinary career: Fine dining? Your own restaurant? Pastry? Get our self-evaluation survey 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.”*
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.”*
“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.”*
*This information may not reflect every student's experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy workbook: Career options, academic plans, financing your education, and more.