Boulder Student Life 5 min read

Faculty Spotlight: Chef Kelly Newlon

  By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student   Our class recently finished the Culinary Arts block of culinary school at Auguste Escoffier,...

June 27, 2014
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Nick Offerman’s take on farm-to-table

Nick Offerman is primarily known as the mustache-toting, wood-crafting, snarky Ron Swanson on NBC's show "Parks and Recreation".

June 27, 2014
Culinary Arts 2 min read

Austin chef leads culinary tour through Tuscany

Chef and restaurateur David Bull, owner of the highly acclaimed Congress Restaurant in Austin will be co-hosting a wine and food tour around the Tuscany region of Italy.

June 26, 2014
Culinary Arts 2 min read

Balancing the Busy Schedule of a Culinary Student And Entrepreneur

By: Leah Eveleigh, Culinary Arts Student & Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Last week, Brendon & I volunteered as sous chefs in...

June 26, 2014
World of Food & Drink 2 min read

Austin Restaurant Awarded by OpenTable

OpenTable, a San Francisco-based company that provides real-time restaurant information and a subscription service used by over 27,000 restaurants, released its list of the Top 100 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in America earlier this week.

June 26, 2014
Culinary Arts 6 min read

Three Months Into Culinary School

By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student The third month of culinary school has come and gone, with a summer break and...

June 25, 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 24 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.

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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.

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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
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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

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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.

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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.

June 27, 2025
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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.

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Careers

Success Stories 14 min read

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.

June 27, 2025
Culinary & Pastry Careers 14 min read

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.

June 23, 2025
Success Stories 12 min read

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.

June 16, 2025

Food Culture

World of Food & Drink 15 min read

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.

July 18, 2025
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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.

July 15, 2025
Baking & Pastry Arts 14 min read

Vanilla 101: How to Choose the Right Type for Baking

Think you know vanilla? Think again. Discover how the smallest ingredient makes the biggest difference in your bakes.

July 9, 2025
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