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.

9 min read

A Busy Mom of Two Balances Family & Culinary School: “I Want to Graduate with Honors”

Katie Sualog balances motherhood, a home-based bakery, and baking & pastry school at Escoffier’s Austin campus. Her goal? To graduate with honors.

April 12, 2022
10 min read

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
10 min read

Veteran Lance McWhorter Finds a Home in the Kitchen After His Military Service

Army and Navy veteran Lance McWhorter shares his successful journey from military to contractor to executive chef & restaurant owner. Get inspired!

May 31, 2021
10 min read

Escoffier Alumna Tiffany Moore Gets Her Restaurant Funded

How US Army veteran Tiffany Moore overcame health challenges to pursue her dream of opening a new restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia.

February 15, 2021
7 min read

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
3 min read

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
6 min read

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
7 min read

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
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