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Chef Instructor Spotlight: Janet Rörschåch
When we look to add new chefs to our roster, we always look for the absolute best in the industry....
Making Fresh Pasta Dough From Scratch
If you’ve never had fresh pasta, it’s really almost a religious experience. Opposed to American-style Italian food, in Italy the...
Doner Kebab In The U.S.
Doner kebab has inspired devotees across the country.
Listen Up: 4 More Pieces of Advice For Every Young Chef
Sometimes it's important to listen to other chefs to map out your own goals in the kitchen.
From Bean To Bar: Indulging In Premium Chocolate
Learn how artisanal chocolate is produced and what makes some confections exceptional.
4 Things To Remember As You Start A Catering Company
Catering means more than just being a great cook. Deadlines, self promotion and effective management all translate to successful events for your future clients.
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
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.
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
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.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Cooking Up Success: How Chris Puga Turned His Baking Passion into a Thriving Career
From childhood dreams to Food & Beverage Director, Chris Puga proves that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary culinary success.
The Highest Paying Culinary Jobs and Positions
Explore some of the highest paying culinary jobs and see which career path could be the perfect fit for your skills and goals.
How Photographer Bree Chumley Built a Plant-Based Food Career from her Home Kitchen
Discover how Bree Chumley blended photography, plant-based cooking, and zero-waste creativity into a new career—one delicious project at a time.
Food Culture
The Future of Culinary Education Is Here: This Is What It Looks Like
As the world changes, so does culinary school. Here’s what the future of culinary education might have in store.
8 Ways Chefs and Home Cooks Can Reduce Food Waste
Learn how chefs and home cooks can reduce food waste with 8 practical tips for saving money, meals, and the planet.
Super Smoothies For Summer
Here are some recipes that incorporate fresh produce into your smoothies.
