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Escoffier Chef-in-Residence Kristen Kish Hosts Exclusive Q&A with Austin Culinary Students
Bravo's "Top Chef" host returned to Escoffier's Austin campus for a candid conversation with future culinary professionals, sharing insights from her memoir, "Accidentally on Purpose".
Why Online Culinary School Works for Canadian Students (Even in Remote Areas)
Dreaming of culinary school? Here’s how Canadians can train from their own kitchens, with real chefs, and no big-city move required.
American Regional Cuisine: The Best Dishes from Around the Country
Explore the unique flavors of American regional cuisine, shaped by geography, culture, and tradition across the U.S.
Top 10 Countries with the Most Michelin Stars
Explore the top countries with the most Michelin stars in 2025 and what makes each one a global standout.
Hospitality Statistics: Industry Trends and Data for 2025
Human connection and tech often clash, but 2025 hospitality trends show technology enabling more personalized, human-centered experiences.
Why Older Students Should Consider Culinary School
Think you’re too established for a new career? Research says otherwise. See why culinary school can work at any age.
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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide
Education
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.
What to Look for When Touring a Culinary School (A Checklist)
Wondering what to look for on a culinary school tour? This checklist covers facilities, instructors, curriculum, externships, and more.
Can You Go to Culinary School With No Prior Experience?
Culinary experience isn’t required to enroll in culinary school. See what to expect at every experience level, from none to years in a kitchen.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
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.
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.
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.
