How to Become a Food Stylist: A Career Guide
Find out what a food stylist does, what they can earn, and how to become one, with insights from working professionals.
From the Online Classroom to the Professional Kitchen: What Makes an Effective Online Culinary Program
Discover what makes an effective online culinary program, from flexible coursework and hands-on practice to chef feedback and real-world externships.
A Day in the Life of a Pastry Chef
What really happens during a pastry chef’s shift? Step inside the kitchen for early prep, dinner rushes, heavy lifting, and plenty of butter, sugar, and flour.
Culinary Field Trip Ideas for High School Educators — In-Person & Virtual Options
Culinary field trip ideas for high school educators: in-person destinations, virtual options, and tips for making every experience count in the classroom.
Escoffier Announces Partnership With Les Roches to Expand International Academic Footprint
Escoffier announces a new partnership with Les Roches Global Hospitality Education creating scholarship-supported pathways for qualified students and recent graduates to pursue bachelor's degrees in Switzerland or Spain.
Choosing Your Culinary Specialization: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Plant-Based
Dreaming of a career in food but not sure where to begin? Explore culinary arts, baking & pastry, and plant-based cuisine to discover the path that feels most like you.
How to Start a Restaurant: A Step-By-Step Guide
Explore how you can start a restaurant with this step-by-step guide covering business plans, funding, licenses, staffing, and more.
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide
Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.
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.
The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships
Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.
Yes, Online Culinary School Works.† Here’s How.
With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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Education
From the Online Classroom to the Professional Kitchen: What Makes an Effective Online Culinary Program
Discover what makes an effective online culinary program, from flexible coursework and hands-on practice to chef feedback and real-world externships.
Culinary Field Trip Ideas for High School Educators — In-Person & Virtual Options
Culinary field trip ideas for high school educators: in-person destinations, virtual options, and tips for making every experience count in the classroom.
Am I Too Young To Be a Chef?
Wondering if you're too young to pursue a culinary career? Here's what real young chefs did before adulthood—and steps you can take right now.
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A Day in the Life of a Pastry Chef
What really happens during a pastry chef’s shift? Step inside the kitchen for early prep, dinner rushes, heavy lifting, and plenty of butter, sugar, and flour.
Choosing Your Culinary Specialization: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Plant-Based
Dreaming of a career in food but not sure where to begin? Explore culinary arts, baking & pastry, and plant-based cuisine to discover the path that feels most like you.
How to Start a Restaurant: A Step-By-Step Guide
Explore how you can start a restaurant with this step-by-step guide covering business plans, funding, licenses, staffing, and more.
Food Culture
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
The chef's uniform has a history spanning two centuries. Here's what each piece means, where it came from, and why it still matters.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you should be a baker or pastry chef? Compare roles, salaries, schedules, and skills to find the right baking career path.
How To Improve Your Cooking Skills: 15 Professional Techniques
Level up your cooking with 15 essential techniques used in professional kitchens. Practical advice for cooks ready to refine their skills.
