King of Chefs Blog

Press Releases • 3 min read

Texas High Schools from Near and Far Gather for Annual Cooking Competition

Hosted at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, the annual Mystery Basket Competition is one of the...

April 9, 2019
Press Releases • 4 min read

Escoffier Schools Announces Partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts

CHICAGO — Two industry powerhouses, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and Omni Hotels & Resorts, announced the unique, practical...

April 9, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Americans Just Can’t Get Enough Eggs

Whether you recently inspired by Austin's first ever brunch festival, or you're already studying culinary arts there, there's never been a better time than now to start discovery the full potential of eggs.

April 8, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship • 4 min read

Digital Dining: Using ‘the Cyber’ to Enrich the Dining Experience

Let's examine just a few examples of how restaurants are using technology to augment management and contribute to the dining experience.

March 29, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Fermented foods continue to find favor

Fermented foods are popular across the globe and have been for thousands of years. Learn more about incorporating these foods into your culinary career.

March 26, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Is tahini the new peanut butter?

Tahini is versatile and straddles the border of sweet and savory depending on exactly how it's prepared, just like peanut butter.

March 20, 2019
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.
Take the Culinary Career Survey

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Editor’s Choice

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 • 26 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 • 17 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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide

By clicking the “Get the Survey Now” button, I am providing my signature in accordance with the E-Sign Act, and express written consent and agreement to be contacted by, and to receive calls and texts using automated technology and/or prerecorded calls, and emails from, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts at the number and email address I provided above, regarding furthering my education and enrolling. I acknowledge that I am not required to agree to receive such calls and texts using automated technology and/or prerecorded calls as a condition of enrolling at Escoffier. I further acknowledge that I can opt-out of receiving such calls and texts by calling 888-773-8595, by submitting a request via Escoffier’s website, or by emailing [email protected].

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.

September 3, 2026
Value of Culinary Education • 13 min read

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.

August 28, 2026
Value of Culinary Education • 16 min read

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.

August 7, 2026
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Careers

Culinary & Pastry Careers • 14 min read

How to Build a Pastry Chef Portfolio: What Employers Actually Look for

Learn how you can build a pastry chef portfolio that shows employers your range, consistency, and skill, plus common mistakes to avoid.

September 17, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 23 min read

15 Great Careers in the Food Industry

From pitmaster to pastry chef, discover 15 culinary careers with real salary data, day-in-the-life breakdowns, and how you can get started.

September 11, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 12 min read

How to Prepare for Culinary School While Still in High School

Thinking about culinary school after high school? Discover practical ways to build your skills, gain experience, and prepare for what comes next.

September 10, 2026

Food Culture

Recipes & Techniques • 20 min read

The Four Elements of Flavor: Balancing Salt, Fat, Acid, and Heat

Bland soup? Greasy sauce? Learn how salt, fat, acid, and heat work together, and how a small adjustment can fix almost any dish.

October 2, 2026
Culinary Arts • 19 min read

Wine Pairing for Beginners: How to Match Wine With Food

Could your next bottle of wine make dinner taste even better? Explore five approachable questions for pairing wine with food, plus classic matches and common mistakes.

September 25, 2026
Recipes & Techniques • 21 min read

The Daughter Sauces: Variations Built From the 5 Mother Sauces

You know the five mother sauces, but what about their daughters? Explore the classic variations every future culinarian should know.

September 22, 2026
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