Culinary Arts 8 min read

How to Manage Your Back of House Schedule

Back-of-house scheduling can be a dull chore—or the secret to your restaurant’s success! Discover our top tips for how to schedule restaurant staff.

December 29, 2023
World of Food & Drink 6 min read

Tandoori Cooking: 5 Secrets Behind Indian Clay Oven Techniques

Discover the secrets behind tandoori cooking and the vibrant flavors that have captivated taste buds for centuries.

December 28, 2023
Culinary Arts 11 min read

Different Knives and the Best Uses for Each One

From the Japanese chef knife to the humble paring knife, every home cook or professional chef should know about different knives and how to use them.

December 26, 2023
Culinary Arts 10 min read

How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Chef

You love being a chef, but it can be a tough job. We’ll show you how you can find work-life balance as a professional chef.

December 21, 2023
Food Entrepreneurship 7 min read

4 Tips for Promoting Happy Hour in Your Restaurant

Looking to boost your revenue? Here are four happy hour ideas to help get more customers and make the most of that post-work, pre-dinner stretch.

December 19, 2023
Recipes & Techniques 7 min read

Cooking for a Crowd: Techniques for Scaling Recipes

Discover the essential tips and techniques to adjust ingredient quantities, maintain flavor balance, and create perfect portions every time.

December 18, 2023
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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FAFSA® for Culinary School: A Step-By-Step Guide

Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.

Financing Your Education 11 min read

Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School

All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.

Value of Culinary Education 25 min read

The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships

Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.

Financing Your Education 16 min read

Yes, Online Culinary School Works. Here’s How.

With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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Education

Value of Culinary Education 25 min read

Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School

All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.

April 17, 2024
Austin Student Life 8 min read

Food Trucks in Austin: The Story of How Mobile Cuisine Took Over the Capital

Explore the evolution of food trucks in Austin, Texas, from humble beginnings to a cultural phenomenon.

March 26, 2024
Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

How International Students Can Get a US-based Culinary Education

Want to study culinary arts in the U.S. but can’t get here? Our guide can tell you how international students can study culinary arts online at Escoffier.

March 25, 2024
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Food Entrepreneurship 12 min read

How to Price a Menu to Improve Profitability for Your Restaurant

Elevate your restaurant's success! Learn how to set profitable menu prices with smart strategies that could increase your bottom line.

April 3, 2024
Food Entrepreneurship 13 min read

How Restaurants Can Get Involved in Their Community

Restaurants are often vital parts of their communities. Explore some strategies restaurants can use to give back to the communities that support them.

March 22, 2024
Success Stories 9 min read

Everyone’s Favorite Cookie Guy: Wes Duckworth’s Story from Escoffier to Entrepreneur

Dive into Wes Duckworth's journey, where resilience, innovation, and a profound love for cookies converge.

March 18, 2024

Food Culture

World of Food & Drink 12 min read

Functional Foods & Superfoods: Everything You Need to Know

Confused about functional foods & superfoods? Debunk misconceptions, learn what they really can do, and elevate your eating habits for better health.

April 23, 2024
Baking & Pastry Arts 20 min read

Commercial Baking: A Guide to Scaling Your Bakery Business

Take your bakery business to the next level with this guide to help you scale successfully.

April 19, 2024
Recipes & Techniques 10 min read

How to Fillet a Fish: A Beginner’s Guide

Ditch pre-cuts and discover how you can fillet a fish! This beginner's guide breaks down the process into simple steps, tips, and common mistakes.

April 8, 2024
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