ONLINE PROGRAMS
Pursue your culinary dreams with flexible online courses designed to fit your life.
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Follow Your Culinary Passion Without Needing to Put Your Life on Hold
Life’s busy—but your culinary dreams don’t have to wait. Escoffier online programs offer technique-driven training that our campuses offer, plus a hands-on industry externship for real-world experience.
Whether you’re a busy professional or someone who values flexibility, our online diploma and associate degree programs can offer a convenient alternative to traditional education.
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Available Programs:
- Online Diploma in Culinary Arts and Operations
- Online Associate Degree in Culinary Arts*
Program Length:
60 weeks*
*Time to complete may be extended due to Distance Education course sequencing.
Program Objectives:
- Teach students the foundation of culinary techniques in cuisine and pastry in order to pursue a career in the culinary arts.
- Enable students to develop the skills and confidence to cook or bake without recipes.
- Introduce students to palate development and sensory awareness, enhancing their ability to critically evaluate food.
- Prepare students to be culinary professionals by teaching skills related to the foodservice industry.
- Provide students the foundational business skills required to maintain a profitable food service establishment.
Baking & Pastry Arts
Training in the technical skills and science of baking and pastry…
Available Programs:
- Online Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts
- Online Associate Degree in Baking & Pastry
Program Length:
60 weeks
Program Objectives:
- Teach students the foundations of French pastry and baking so they can pursue a career in the pastry industry.
- Enable students to develop the skills and confidence to bake with or without recipes.
- Develop students’ baking and pastry equipment awareness so they will be able to work with assurance in a professional kitchen.
- Teach the basic elements of pastry plate composition and design.
Food Entrepreneurship
Practical training on how to start a food business with an emphasis…
Available Programs:
- Online Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
- Online Associate Degree in Food Entrepreneurship
Program Length:
Diploma Program: 60 weeks
Degree Program: 84 weeks
Program Objectives:
- Acquire foundational knowledge to pursue careers as restaurant cooks, personal cooks and chefs, caterers, food truck owners, and more.
- Explore core business essentials such as cost control, supervision, and menu design in addition to culinary techniques.
- Examine marketing concepts and promotion through the lens of social media content creation, food writing for blogs, food styling, and photography.
- Apply business principles in the management of operations and private practice.
Plant-Based Culinary Arts
Create delightful foods with plant-based ingredients and techniques,…
Available Programs:
- Online Diploma in Plant-Based Culinary Arts
- Online Associate Degree in Plant-Based Culinary Arts
Program Length:
Diploma Program: 60 weeks
Degree Program: 84 weeks
Program Objectives:
- Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the foodservice industry including, but not limited to, food safety and sanitation, hygiene, care and use of tools, effective communication, and respect for the uniform.
- Use culinary and pastry tools, techniques, and ingredients to craft plant-based food that is inclusive, creative, and relevant in today’s food culture.
- Support the importance of Farm to Table principles with a focus on nutritional benefits, sustainability, ethics, and biodiversity.
- Apply business principles in the management of commercial foodservice operations.
Holistic Nutrition & Wellness
Stand out in the nutrition and wellness industry with a skillset…
Available Programs:
- Online Diploma in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
- Online Associate Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
Program Length:
Diploma Program: 60 weeks
Degree Program: 84 weeks
Program Objectives:
- Acquire foundational knowledge to pursue careers in healthy food preparation, personal chef for hire, and food wellness coaching with nutritionally balanced menus.
- Explore food consumption and diet through the lens of human nutrition as a science and nutritional vs. traditional cooking techniques.
- Examine specialized diets, wellness concepts including mindfulness and holistic approaches, as well as the business skills needed to be successful in practice.
- Apply business principles in the management of operations and private practice.
Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management
A greater emphasis on business-oriented classes prepares…
Available Programs:
- Online Associate Degree in Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management
Program Length:
60 weeks
Program Objectives:
- Understand the skill sets required for supervisory/ management positions.
- Analyze relevant operations data and make sound decisions for a profitable operation.
- Plan and provide professional service with high levels of attention to detail in guest experience.
Train and coach line level employees in operations. - Understand available business technologies and provide consultation based on an operation’s needs.
- Understand and develop the operation as a concept.
Escoffier Online Learning Model Explained
How Do Online Culinary Programs Work at Escoffier?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts pioneered the online learning model for the culinary arts.
Here’s how it works:
step 1:
LEARN
Review interactive lessons, browse technique videos, study recipes, and complete weekly discussion forum posts or quizzes.
step 2:
DISCUSS
Join virtual live lessons with your instructor and fellow students each week for a real classroom experience, or review the weekly live session recordings so you never miss a beat.
step 3:
EXPERIENCE
Time to cook! Document your process step-by-step with photos. Submit your work weekly, and your Chef Instructor evaluates your work and gives you timely feedback.
What Are the Benefits of Online Culinary School?
- Flexible Schedule: Have more control over your schedule to help you balance school with other commitments.
- Work in Your Own Kitchen: Practice recipes and skills in the comfort of your own kitchen.
- Learn Almost Anywhere: Take your education with you almost anywhere.
- Diverse Network: Connect with peers, instructors, and professionals with diverse backgrounds.
- Self-Paced Learning: As long as students meet their weekly program deadlines, they can complete coursework whenever it’s convenient for them.
Explore Financing Options
Escoffier’s online programs are available through the Boulder, Colorado, campus. The average net price was $11,554 after grant or scholarship aid for students in the largest program for the time in academic year 2022-23.*
*College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics
Federal Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who apply and qualify.* Speak with a financial aid representative to learn more.
Scholarships and Grants
Learn about scholarships and other financial grants for those who apply and qualify.
Military Benefits
Eligible active duty, veterans, and
their family members have specific grants available to help them reach their educational goals.
*International students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid
#1 IN THE WORLD
Ranked the best culinary school in the world in 2026 by Cozymeal
LARGEST IN THE USA
Escoffier is the largest culinary school brand in the United States*
BEST ONLINE SCHOOLS
Newsweek 5-star Award 2026: America’s Top Online Learning Schools
*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Student and Graduate Stories
How our flexible online programs helped our students pursue their goals
“I encourage anyone who wants to invest in their culinary career to attend Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts! Their online program is top-tier, and the staff work tirelessly to support students because our success is theirs, too. I worked 60 hours a week as an employee while simultaneously running my business and keeping up with my personal life while attending this school.”*
“The online program is so detailed. When making your assignment you have to take step-by-step pictures, there are Zoom sessions with great chefs, and study halls for demonstrations. I’ve learned so much online! Some people have this dream but aren’t able to fulfill it because of full-time jobs. Online has been such a great decision for me and that’s the honest truth!”*
“When I first started school, I was pulling 80-100 hour weeks as an executive chef[…], and [Escoffier’s online program] actually worked within my schedule. It’s amazing how Escoffier translates the cooking and learning experience into an online medium. You’d think it would be really difficult, but it’s not. I couldn’t have [gone to culinary school] if it wasn’t online.”*
*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.
