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Prepare for an inspiring journey through the real-life narratives of Escoffier students, instructors, and alumni. Witness how these individuals turned their culinary dreams into tangible success stories, revealing the diverse and unique paths that can pave the way to achievement.
Find out how Escoffier graduate Michael Fields went from an office job in finance to a Texas barbecue pit.
Find out how Escoffier Chef Instructor Steven Nalls built an 80-acre farm-to-table lifestyle after starting as a fast-food worker.
Discover the inspiring story of a culinary tutor who reshaped her career after a devastating injury.
With the support of family and mentors, Chef Gregory left his small town behind and embarked on a unique culinary career that has culminated at Escoffier.
Dive into Wes Duckworth's journey, where resilience, innovation, and a profound love for cookies converge.
Discover Escoffier graduate Estefania Colamarco’s journey from Ecuador to the U.S. as she followed her culinary dreams.
Embark on Chef Dawn's remarkable odyssey, transitioning from the fast-paced world of nursing to the creative realm of a Chef Instructor.
Discover Trenin Nubiru's incredible journey from military engineer to pastry artisan.
Escoffier students unleash their culinary potential during their externship at La Marmotte restaurant in Telluride, CO.
Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
Culinary Arts student Shai Fernandez wanted to build a culinary career on a foundation of good habits. And he knew that Escoffier could help him build that base!
A short stint in the Army turned into 24 years with stops all over the world—including at the White House. Chef Eric cooked for four U.S. presidents!
Stories of resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and pushing past barriers from five inspirational Escoffier graduates. Get motivated to pursue your goals!
Experienced food stylist Lisa Spychala explains how a stint on Food Network’s Chopped led her to seek an online culinary education with Escoffier.
Boulder Culinary Arts student Oscar Beltran built skills and found confidence at Escoffier… then crushed the competition in his externship!
Escoffier baking & pastry graduate Merisauh Gamble shares how she went from a homeless teen to an educated baker with an externship in Ireland!
A diagnosis of an auditory processing disorder may have limited the future of this baking and pastry grad. Instead, she is excelling in the industry!
Katie Sualog balances motherhood, a home-based bakery, and baking & pastry school at Escoffier’s Austin campus. Her goal? To graduate with honors.
From struggles with addiction to working in one of the best restaurants in the world, follow Parker Wilks-Bryant’s story and his plans for giving back.
Recently we caught up with Alex Weis, who went from Escoffier graduate to Michelin Star restaurant cook, to chat about...
Elaborate cakes resembling fine-art sculptures standing 3 feet tall; perfectly plated dishes reminiscent of 3-Michelin starred restaurants; soldiers trading in...
Mitchell Rodriguez’s love started like that of most professional chefs: bite by bite. In his case, it was a move...
It isn’t every day that three classmates travel from across the country and continent to work together for one event....
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