Education

Uncover essential culinary insights on your educational journey! From exploring fundamental cooking skills to effectively managing your finances as a culinary student, your pathway toward excellence starts here.

Value of Culinary Education 11 min read

How Long Can It Take to Become a Chef?

Passionate about cooking and want to move into the role of chef? Explore the pathway toward this profession!

September 14, 2023
Value of Culinary Education 11 min read

Is Culinary School a Trade School?

Is culinary school a trade school? Find out how trade school differs from a university, vocation, or tech school, and which one may be for you!

August 30, 2023
Value of Culinary Education 12 min read

The History of Culinary Arts Education in the U.S.

From the first culinary school in the U.S. to the launch of the best-selling cookbook, explore America’s vibrant history of culinary arts education.

August 28, 2023
Austin Student Life 8 min read

Why Attend Culinary School in Austin

Interested in attending culinary school in Austin? Find out what Escoffier’s campus in Austin, Texas, has to offer, and see if it might be right for you.

August 24, 2023

What Credentials Do You Need to Be a Plant-Based Chef?

Explore the credentials you may need to become a plant-based chef and discover how obtaining an education can open up job opportunities.

August 18, 2023

What Can You Learn from a Culinary School Externship?

Explore why it’s important to secure a culinary school externship and how it can benefit your future career!

August 7, 2023

How the Escoffier Alumni Association Can Transform Your Career Path

Explore why you should join the Escoffier Alumni Association, which includes access to mentorship, resources, and more!

July 26, 2023
Value of Culinary Education 11 min read

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.

June 12, 2023
Financing Your Education 15 min read

GI Bill® for Culinary School: A Guide for Active Military, Veterans, & Their Families

The GI Bill® programs can help active-duty and veterans to pay for education they may want after their service, including college or culinary school!

June 7, 2023
Value of Culinary Education 12 min read

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.

June 5, 2023
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