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Escoffier Reveals Best of 2024: Top Guests from “The Ultimate Dish” Podcast
The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts podcast, “The Ultimate Dish” released its year-end roundup of most impactful episodes. According to Buzzsprout, "The Ultimate Dish" ranked in the top 25% of all their podcasts.
Escoffier Recognizes Record Number of Graduates at 2024 Commencement Events
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts celebrated a record-breaking 4,092 graduates who completed online or campus-based degree and diploma programs and were honored during 2024 commencement ceremonies.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2025
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school brand in the U.S.,* has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Learning Providers.
Chef, Author, and TV Host Kristen Kish Joins Escoffier as New Chef-in-Residence
Acclaimed chef, author, and Emmy-nominated television host, Kristen Kish joins Escoffier as its Chef-in-Residence, uniting two culinary forces dedicated to mentoring aspiring culinary professionals.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Earns Top Honors in Niche’s 2025 Ranking for Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America
Escoffier earned the top two spots in Niche's 2025 rankings of the "Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America." Escoffier's Boulder campus, including its online programs, was ranked No. 1, while the Austin campus earned the No. 2 position.
Escoffier Announces Plant-Based Pastry Course
Escoffier launches a new six-week stand-alone Plant-Based Pastry Course - Foundations of Plant-Based Pastry 1.
New Series “BBQ High” Debuts on Magnolia Network
This six-part docuseries follows Texas teens in HS BBQ Inc.’s competitions for the state championship and Escoffier scholarship awards.
Escoffier Announces New Hybrid Education Option for Austin-Area Students
The new 60-week hybrid option incorporates online lecture courses with in-person, on-campus kitchen classes, Farm To Table® Experiences, and a required 12-week in-person industry externship, for students interested in earning Escoffier's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in culinary arts.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Earns Great Place to Work Certification™ for Fifth Consecutive Year
Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide as the leading benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences and is based entirely on current employee feedback.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Chef Instructor Stephen Harden Receives Honorary Membership Award at the 2024 Colorado FCCLA State Conference
Chef Steve received the 2024 Honorary Membership Award, an honor bestowed on only one professional who has made outstanding contributions and given continued service to FCCLA.
Fiesta Flavors: Spicing Up Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
At Escoffier, we love a good party, and Cinco de Mayo probably ranks as one of the best! In the United States, we celebrate the day with dance, song, and, of course.... food!
Winning Recipes: Trotting Through the Kentucky Derby Kitchen
Escoffier is running for the roses with five delicious derby-themed recipes. Chef Instructor Luke Shaffer has compiled a time-tested classic menu from the starting gate to the finish line.
How To Make a Grapefruit Rosemary Gimlet
Students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts can learn early on in their education that the right combination of...
How to Make Plant-Based Caramel Sauce
This recipe for Plant-Based Caramel Sauce comes to us from Escoffier Certified Master Pastry Chef, Frank Vollkommer.
Triumph Higher Education’s Escoffier and Gecko Hospitality Showcase Commitment to Support Industry Excellence, Innovation and Strengthen Work Force
By joining forces, Triumph's Escoffier and Gecko bring together expertise and resources from the largest culinary school brand in the U.S.* and one of the largest recruitment firms dedicated solely to the hospitality and restaurant industry.
Mardi Gras Magic: Festive Fat Tuesday Recipes for a Flavorful Celebration
Get ready to tantalize your Mardi Gras taste buds with recipes for Jambalaya, NOLA fav beignets, and New Orleans signature cocktails.
Chef Kevin Quinn Honored as a Recipient of Career Education Review’s Exceptional Educator Awards
Career Education Review (CER) recently named Kevin Quinn, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts chef instructor, as a recipient of its Exceptional Educator Awards.
How To Make The Five Mother Sauces
Mother sauces, first classified by French Chef Marie-Antoine Carême and later codified by Auguste Escoffier, are the starting points for...
How to Make a Blackberry Galette
As summer comes to a close, popular summer fruits, like berries, make way for fall favorites like apples and pears....
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Teams up with American Farm Bureau Federation
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Teams up with American Farm Bureau Federation to Support Agriculture, Education and Focus on...
How to Make Soy Glazed Pacific Halibut with Crispy Mushroom Roll and Bok Choy
Pacific halibut is one of the largest species of flatfish and is primarily found in the icy waters of the...
Escoffier Announces Winners of High School Culinary Competition
Virtual and In-Person Competition Awards Students $297,000 Toward Culinary Scholarships Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school...
École Ducasse and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Announce Degree and Study Abroad Academic Partnership
Collaboration Opens Prestigious Pathway for Students to Complete Culinary Arts Degree at École Ducasse in France École Ducasse and Auguste...
A Special Mother’s Day Cake – White Chocolate Buttercream with Fresh Fruit
In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It shares the same day in some...
Easter Celebrations Are Full of Hoppy Traditions
The Easter Bunny, spring bonnets, egg hunts, and of course… the food! Easter traditions are alive and well across the...
Grab Your Piece of the Pie!
Just the mention of pie probably brings up childhood memories of cooking with mom or grandma—those fresh fruits and flakey...
Treat Your Sweetie to a Valentine’s Day Delight – Chocolate Raspberry Tarts
Whether you’re enrolled in culinary school as a pastry arts student working toward your degree or diploma, an executive chef...
Some Souper Recipes from Escoffier Chef Instructors
The thought of hot and hearty soup can bring up notions of time gone by. Memories of tomato soup and...
No Booze Resolution? No Problem. Bring on the Mocktails!
The holidays may be over, but through January and February the weather outside is still frightful! New Year’s resolutions are...
Escoffier Celebrates a Record 3,800+ Graduates This November
Next Generation of Culinary Talent Poised to Make their Mark Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts celebrates a record number...
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Launches Food Entrepreneurship Degree and Diploma Programs
Online Classes Designed to Cultivate Food Entrepreneurs As local food trucks, pop-up kitchens, home-based catering operations, and other food-focused start-ups...
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Appoints Charles Christopherson as Chief Financial Officer
Culinary Educator Taps Veteran Global Financial Leader to Support and Drive Strategic Initiatives Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the...
American Culinary Federation Honors Escoffier Leadership at National Convention
Kathleen Vossenberg Named ACF’s 2022 Cutting Edge Award Recipient and Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer Serves as Keynote at...
Escoffier’s “The Ultimate Dish” Podcast Celebrates 50th Milestone
Popular Culinary-focused Podcast Features Deep Dive Talks with Industry Innovators Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider...
Escoffier Designated A Great Place to Work-Certified™ for Third Consecutive Year
Largest Accredited Culinary Educator in the U. S. Earns High Marks for Collaborative Culture Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts,...
Escoffier Announces Winners of Class of 2022 High School Culinary Competition
Virtual and In-Person Competition Awards $237,000 toward Culinary Scholarships Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of...
Escoffier Announces Appointment of Key Workforce Development Leader
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the...
Fat Tuesday is Made for Shrimp Etouffee
Today is what many refer to as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras: the last day of Carnival – a period...
Escoffier Launches Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Programs
CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2022 — Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary...
Ring in the New Year with Cheery Champagne Cocktails
Celebrations call for something special to commemorate the occasion. Champagne is the usual choice and for good reason: champagne itself...
