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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.
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.
Can You Become a Chef Without Going to Culinary School?
The path to becoming a chef doesn’t look the same for everyone. Find out where culinary school fits in and why you don’t want to skip this important step.
What Are the Different Chef Certifications?
Cooks and chefs can obtain numerous chef certifications. Here are some of the most popular options.
Associate Degree vs Diploma: What’s the Difference?
Explore the differences between culinary diplomas and degrees to find out which might be right for you.
What Can You Learn in Culinary School?
Find out what you can learn in culinary school, both through the curriculum and the supplemental skills you can pick up as you progress through your program.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Culinary School
Find out the essential criteria to help you evaluate and choose the right culinary school for you.
What Are the Types of Culinary Degrees and Diplomas?
Find out what type of culinary degree or diploma is right for you, plus understand the key differences between each program.
How Much Education Might You Need to Become a Chef?
Do you need professional training as a chef to succeed? Explore the value of chef education and if it may be right for you.
Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School
All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.
How International Students Can Get a US-based Culinary Education
Want to study culinary arts in the U.S. but can’t get here? Our guide can tell you how international students can study culinary arts online at Escoffier.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Students in Culinary School
Find out how you can manage stress and thrive in your culinary journey and life with these mindfulness tips for students.
How Restaurant Owners Can Create a Positive Team Culture
Discover how you can increase your reputation and employee experience by developing a positive team culture.
A Brief Guide to Culinary School for International Students
An overview of the requirements, applications, and fees needed to attend Escoffier in the United States. Or skip the visa with an online education!
What to Look for in a Culinary School Curriculum
All culinary schools aren’t the same, so how will you know if a school’s curriculum is right for you? Here are some factors to keep in mind as you compare.
