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Value of Culinary Education
Delve into the world of culinary and pastry arts careers! Discover articles that encapsulate the artistry and joy of these professions.
Culinary Career Paths for Veterans
Explore culinary career paths for veterans. Discover how your military skills could translate to chef, management, and food service roles.
How Online Culinary School Can Build Real Kitchen Skills
Discover how online culinary school really works. From hands-on training to industry externships, explore myths vs. reality about virtual culinary education.
The Escoffier Externship Experience: Real-World Training in Professional Kitchens
Discover how Escoffier externships can connect classroom learning with real professional kitchen experience to help prepare you for culinary careers.
What to Do Before Your First Day of Culinary School: A New Student Checklist
Your countdown to culinary school starts here. Follow this pre-class timeline to get organized, gather tools, prep your kitchen, and arrive confident on Day One.
How to Apply to Culinary School as a Veteran
Applying to culinary school as a veteran? Find out how to navigate GI Bill benefits, gather documents, and complete your Escoffier application.
Can You Transfer Credits to Escoffier? A Guide for Students Switching Schools
Can you transfer credits to Escoffier? Get our guide on transfer credit policies, required documentation, and how to start the process today.
Culinary School vs. Self-Teaching: Can You Really Learn to Cook From YouTube?
Discover what each path offers, what they can't teach, and when formal education makes sense for your culinary career.
Global Opportunities: How a Culinary Education Can Take You Around the World
Discover how culinary education can open doors to international careers—from cruise ships to resort kitchens. Escoffier’s guide to working abroad as a chef.
What to Know Before Enrolling in Culinary School
Thinking about culinary school? Learn what to expect from programs, costs, timelines, and enrollment at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
Culinary School for Home Cooks: Making the Leap from Amateur to Professional
Curious about taking your home cooking to the next level? Learn about the key skills, mindset, and training that turn passion into a professional career.
Start the New Year Right: Why January Is the Perfect Time to Begin Culinary School
Considering a career change to culinary arts? See why January can be ideal for starting culinary school and how you could set yourself up for success.
6 Skills You Can Learn in Culinary School That You Can’t Get on the Job
What can culinary school teach that restaurant kitchens can't? From food science to business skills, explore 6 education-based competencies that can accelerate your culinary career.
Online vs. On-Campus: Which Culinary Education Path is Right for You?
From buzzing campus kitchens to flexible online lessons, see which culinary school experience matches your lifestyle and learning style.
From Corporate Burnout to Culinary Fulfillment: The Great Career Pivot
Ready for a culinary career change? Learn how professionals pivot from corporate jobs to food industry success with strategic planning and education.
How Escoffier Alumni Stay Connected: Mentorship, Networking, and Career Support
Discover Escoffier's Alumni Association: career support, mentorship, and networking for culinary professionals.
How Fast Can You Launch Your Culinary Career with Escoffier?
How quickly can you start a culinary career? Explore Escoffier program timelines, externship advantages, and real graduate employment stories.
How to Earn a Culinary Degree from Home
Discover how online culinary school works at Escoffier. Complete coursework, practice at home, get professional chef guidance & real industry externships.
The Value of Externships: How Escoffier Students Can Build Real Industry Connections
Explore how externships at Escoffier help students apply classroom training in real kitchens, build confidence, and connect with industry professionals.
Can You Work While Going to Culinary School? Here’s How It Works at Escoffier
Discover how Escoffier’s flexible online programs can make it possible to work while attending culinary school, plus tips for balancing both successfully.
How Escoffier Can Teach Food Safety: Integrating Modern Standards in Classical Culinary Training
Learn how Escoffier teaches food safety through hands-on training, key certifications, and practical habits for professional kitchens.
How Escoffier Programs Can Fit Different Career Stages
Whether you’re a recent grad or a professional looking to advance your career, Escoffier’s culinary programs offer flexible options to support your goals
How Escoffier’s Plant-Based Program Compares to Traditional Culinary Tracks
Compare Escoffier’s plant-based and traditional culinary tracks—same core skills, different ingredients, new opportunities in a growing industry.
What Can You Learn in Escoffier’s Hospitality Degree Program?
Explore what Escoffier’s online hospitality degree covers, from operations to leadership, and how it might help your culinary or hotel career.
What Is it Like to Study at a Culinary School?
A comprehensive insider's guide to culinary education, costs, career outcomes, and daily life at culinary school.
Fast-Casual Restaurants: Do They Need Culinary School Graduates?
Explore how culinary grads fit into the fast-casual industry, and why skills like leadership and creativity can often give them an edge.
Why Online Culinary School Works for Canadian Students (Even in Remote Areas)
Dreaming of culinary school? Here’s how Canadians can train from their own kitchens, with real chefs, and no big-city move required.
Why Older Students Should Consider Culinary School
Think you’re too established for a new career? Research says otherwise. See why culinary school can work at any age.
Is Culinary School Necessary to Be a Chef?
Is culinary school worth it? Discover the benefits, career outlook, and how formal training can help launch your culinary or pastry career.
A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student
See how online culinary school can fit into a busy schedule with flexible classes, hands-on training, and personalized instructor support.
How to Get Your Proof of Graduation
Ready to enroll in culinary school at Escoffier? You’ll need to submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent to apply. Here are the forms you can use – and how to obtain them.
Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You
Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.
A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians
Explore culinary school options for vegans and vegetarians, including how you can succeed and career opportunities in plant-based cooking.
6 Lessons Culinary Students Can Learn From Watching “The Bear”*
Explore some of the key lessons culinary students can explore from watching The Bear, including the power of upskilling, prioritizing mental health, and more!
Is Culinary School a Waste of Money?
Debating culinary school: Is it a smart investment or a costly mistake? Weigh the pros and cons, costs, and alternatives to make an informed choice.
Is a Culinary Diploma or Degree Worth It?
Wondering if culinary school is worth the investment? Discover benefits of formal education and how a degree or diploma can help you throughout your career.
Learning How to Cook: A Guide for Beginners
If you want to learn how to cook, start here. Tips for practicing techniques, conversion tables, and how to take the next steps beyond beginner.
Community College Culinary School Versus Dedicated Culinary Schools: The Case for Specialization
Learn why specialized training at dedicated culinary schools can surpasses community college programs in curriculum, facilities, and career success for aspiring chefs.
How Long Does it Take to Get an Online Culinary Arts Degree?
Discover the online culinary arts timeline that can help you advance your culinary career from the comfort of your home.
What’s an Online Culinary School Success Coach and Why Do You Need One?
If you run into challenges during culinary school, a dedicated Success Coach can help support you.
How You Can Get into Culinary School
A formal culinary education can open up many doors to a career in the food industry. Here’s how you can get into culinary school.
