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Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson look to reinvent fast food
This dynamic duo has teamed up to reinvent the way Americans view fast food, and they're ready to take the concept nationwide as fast as possible.
Colorado restaurant makes new hire in transition to Kansas City
Native Coloradans and culinary academy students with a penchant for seafood probably already know of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar.
The Pantheon of French Chefs
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Considering the school we’re attending, we often hear about Auguste Escoffier and his many contributions to the...
Making a Potato Puree
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student It is hard to find a dinner menu without a side of mashed potatoes, but...
LYFE Kitchen set to open in Boulder
Culinary academy students in Colorado may soon have a new favorite restaurant.
Five Months Into Culinary School
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student This was another transition month in culinary school where we moved from Chef Kyle and...
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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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
Culinary Career Paths for Veterans
Explore culinary career paths for veterans. Discover how your military skills could translate to chef, management, and food service roles.
How Online Culinary School Can Build Real Kitchen Skills
Discover how online culinary school really works. From hands-on training to industry externships, explore myths vs. reality about virtual culinary education.
The Escoffier Externship Experience: Real-World Training in Professional Kitchens
Discover how Escoffier externships can connect classroom learning with real professional kitchen experience to help prepare you for culinary careers.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
From Kitchen to Corporate: Culinary Careers in Hotels, Resorts, and Hospitality
Explore five culinary careers in hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Learn about salaries, benefits, and how you can transition into hospitality management.
Multiple Income Streams for Chefs: Diversifying Beyond Your Primary Job
Explore practical ways chefs can build multiple income streams through catering, classes, products, and consulting without leaving their day jobs.
Culinary Careers for the Health-Conscious: Nutrition and Wellness Roles
Explore six culinary careers blending nutrition and cooking skills, from health coaching to private chefs. Find salary data and next steps.
Food Culture
What Is the Bocuse d’Or? Inside the World’s Most Prestigious Chef Competition
Discover how the Bocuse d’Or works, what it demands of chefs, and why this global competition matters for culinary students preparing for their careers.
Why Earn a Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts?
Wondering if you need a degree in baking? Explore how a formal pastry school can help you compete, gain skills, and build professional networks.
Top 5 Episodes of The Ultimate Dish Podcast from 2025
Discover the top 5 episodes of The Ultimate Dish podcast in 2025, featuring culinary leaders sharing career insights, mentorship wisdom, and success stories.
