Three Aprons, One Journey: How Daniela Peregrina Reset Her Life at 53

Three aprons marked Daniela Peregrina's journey from believing in her dream to competing on MasterChef to graduating culinary school—all after age 50.

November 28, 2025 Success Stories 11 min read
Value of Culinary Education 18 min read

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.

December 17, 2025
Food Entrepreneurship 13 min read

Why Earn a Degree in Food Entrepreneurship?

Want to start a food truck or restaurant? Find out why culinary skills alone aren't enough and how business education can help you achieve success.

December 16, 2025
Culinary & Pastry Careers 11 min read

What Happens After Culinary School? Career Support at Escoffier

Graduating is just the beginning. See how Escoffier’s externships, career services, and alumni network may help you take the next step.

December 10, 2025
Value of Culinary Education 19 min read

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.

December 9, 2025
Value of Culinary Education 16 min read

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.

December 8, 2025
Success Stories 13 min read

From Uncertain Student to Sommelier: How Escoffier Helped Connor Fowler Find His Calling in Wine

Sommelier Connor Fowler worked at three award-winning restaurants before 25. Discover how daily discipline shaped him in his career and culinary school.

December 5, 2025
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
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.

Financing Your Education 11 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education 25 min read

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.

Financing Your Education 18 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.

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
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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Value of Culinary Education 18 min read

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.

December 17, 2025
Value of Culinary Education 19 min read

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.

December 9, 2025
Value of Culinary Education 16 min read

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.

December 8, 2025
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Food Entrepreneurship 13 min read

Why Earn a Degree in Food Entrepreneurship?

Want to start a food truck or restaurant? Find out why culinary skills alone aren't enough and how business education can help you achieve success.

December 16, 2025
Culinary & Pastry Careers 11 min read

What Happens After Culinary School? Career Support at Escoffier

Graduating is just the beginning. See how Escoffier’s externships, career services, and alumni network may help you take the next step.

December 10, 2025
Success Stories 13 min read

From Uncertain Student to Sommelier: How Escoffier Helped Connor Fowler Find His Calling in Wine

Sommelier Connor Fowler worked at three award-winning restaurants before 25. Discover how daily discipline shaped him in his career and culinary school.

December 5, 2025

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 21 min read

The Science of Cooking: What Every Chef Should Understand about Chemistry

Think cooking is all art? Think again. Discover the chemistry behind every seared steak, emulsified sauce, and risen loaf that separates good chefs from great ones.

November 26, 2025
Culinary Arts 10 min read

Risotto Made Simple: Tips to Make Creamy Risotto

From rice choice to stirring rhythm, learn the secrets to silky, comforting risotto.

November 6, 2025
World of Food & Drink 9 min read

Canada’s Most Diverse Food Cities & Provinces: Ranking Culinary Diversity Across the Country

Which Canadian cities have the most diverse food scenes? Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising insights from the nation’s 30 largest cities.

October 23, 2025
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