Culinary Arts 5 min read

Seven Months into Culinary School

By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student This is it.  The final block of culinary school, otherwise known as “Farm-to-Table.”  This month,...

November 6, 2014
World of Food & Drink 3 min read

Texas Roadhouse honored with 2014 Golden Chain Award, other accolades

Students currently enrolled in chef schools in Texas may want to look to the 2014 Golden Chain Awards for an example of strong ambition and work ethic within the restaurant industry.

November 6, 2014
Culinary Arts 2 min read

Gardner Opens On East 6th Street

Andrew Wiseheart and Ben Edgerton, of Austin's Contigo, opened their second restaurant, Gardner on Nov. 3.

November 5, 2014
Recipes & Techniques 3 min read

How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student  One of the main reasons why students choose to attend the Auguste Escoffier culinary arts program...

November 5, 2014
World of Food & Drink 3 min read

Macro changes coming to Colorado restaurant landscape

Perhaps what's most interesting about this is that the most significant of the changes affecting the industry, for better or for worse, are coming at a macro level.

November 5, 2014
World of Food & Drink 3 min read

Bizarre crime at Texas restaurant

Well, lucky for you, a woman's police report against an employee at a Texas restaurant offers a prime example of how not to behave during your first job (or any subsequent jobs, for that matter).

November 4, 2014
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 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

Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

How Online Pastry School Works

Discover how Escoffier’s online pastry school works with flexible scheduling, hands-on assignments, live chef sessions, and personalized feedback.

May 25, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

What Are the Types of Culinary Degrees and Diplomas?

Compare culinary diplomas vs. associate degrees at Escoffier. Explore program length, focus areas, costs, and which fits your goals.

May 20, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 15 min read

Community College Culinary School Versus Dedicated Culinary Schools: The Case for Specialization

Compare community college vs. dedicated culinary schools. Learn how specialized training, Chef Instructors, and industry connections can advance your career.

May 13, 2026
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Careers

Success Stories 14 min read

How Escoffier Student Richard Hodgkiss Found Healing in the Kitchen

Veteran and former ER worker Richard Hodgkiss found healing in the kitchen. Now an Escoffier student, he’s building a new future through food.

May 22, 2026
Food Entrepreneurship 27 min read

The Food Content Creator: Building a Career Through TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube

Build a culinary career on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover how to grow an audience, create content, and monetize your cooking skills.

May 18, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 19 min read

How You Can Become a Baker

Explore the roadmap to a professional baking career. Learn about culinary school, key baking terminology, and how you can land your first job in a bakery.

May 6, 2026

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 8 min read

Neurogastronomy: How Understanding the Science of Taste Is Changing Restaurant Menus

What if flavor starts in the brain? Explore how neurogastronomy is changing restaurant menus and how chefs can shape perception.

May 26, 2026
Baking & Pastry Arts 16 min read

Gluten-Free Baking Tips: How to Achieve the Right Texture

Why does gluten-free baking turn gritty? Discover how to fix texture with better flour blends, hydration, resting, and smart ingredient choices.

May 21, 2026
Baking & Pastry Arts 15 min read

What Education Do You Need to Be a Pastry Chef?

Considering a career in pastry? Explore how pastry education works, what skills you’ll build, and how different learning paths can support your long-term goals.

April 17, 2026
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