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Success Stories
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.
Mentorship in the Mountains: Culinary School Externs Find Guidance at La Marmotte
Escoffier students unleash their culinary potential during their externship at La Marmotte restaurant in Telluride, CO.
September 22, 2023
Escoffier Student Suhalia Gant Trades Push Ups For Pastry
Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
July 19, 2023
How a Culinary Education Led Shai Fernandez to the Four Seasons
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!
July 14, 2023
Chef Instructor Eric Jenkins’ Journey From Farm House to White House
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!
June 26, 2023
Cooking Up Resilience: How Five Culinary School Graduates Turned Challenges into Triumphs
Stories of resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and pushing past barriers from five inspirational Escoffier graduates. Get motivated to pursue your goals!
May 26, 2023
Pro Food Stylist Lisa Spychala Learns New Tricks at Escoffier
Experienced food stylist Lisa Spychala explains how a stint on Food Network’s Chopped led her to seek an online culinary education with Escoffier.
February 16, 2023
Boulder Student Oscar Beltran Turns an Externship Into a Winning Opportunity
Boulder Culinary Arts student Oscar Beltran built skills and found confidence at Escoffier… then crushed the competition in his externship!
January 23, 2023
After Homelessness, An Austin Pastry Student Finds Stability in the Kitchen
Escoffier baking & pastry graduate Merisauh Gamble shares how she went from a homeless teen to an educated baker with an externship in Ireland!
November 22, 2022
Escoffier Graduate Cassie Wallace Discovers Her Strengths in the Face of Disability
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!
October 19, 2022
From Substance Abuse to Culinary School Graduate: A Journey of Redemption
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.
February 22, 2022
From Escoffier Graduate to Michelin Star Restaurant Cook
Recently we caught up with Alex Weis, who went from Escoffier graduate to Michelin Star restaurant cook, to chat about...
December 14, 2019
Online Graduate Wins 5 Gold Medals at JCTE Military Cooking Competition
Elaborate cakes resembling fine-art sculptures standing 3 feet tall; perfectly plated dishes reminiscent of 3-Michelin starred restaurants; soldiers trading in...
March 20, 2018
Online Culinary Program Spotlight: Mitchell Rodriguez
Mitchell Rodriguez’s love started like that of most professional chefs: bite by bite. In his case, it was a move...
November 16, 2016
Online Culinary Certificate Classmates Cook For Tour Of Utah Cycling Event
It isn’t every day that three classmates travel from across the country and continent to work together for one event....
August 10, 2016
