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13 Great Careers in the Food Industry
Explore 13 top careers in food—from chef to health coach—with salaries, skills, and education paths to help you find the right culinary fit.
The Jacques Pépin Legacy: Transforming Culinary Education and Inspiring Home Cooks
How Pépin’s lifelong commitment to technique, simplicity, and teaching shaped culinary education—and still inspires cooks around the world.
2025 Consumer Dining Trends: How Americans Are Spending on Restaurants and Takeout
Our food delivery and dining stats can tell you everything you need to know about the state of the industry and its patrons.
Chef Instructor Miguel Olmedo’s Advice for Future Chefs: Say ‘Yes’ to Every Station
From brunch shifts to barbecue acclaim, how Chef Miguel Olmedo built a culinary career full of flavor, grit, and inspiration.
Military to Culinary: Why Veterans Can Excel in Professional Kitchens
Veterans can bring discipline, grit, and teamwork to the kitchen. See how culinary school can be a powerful next step after military service.
Top American Cities Where Cooking at Home Is On The Rise
Which U.S. cities are leading the home cooking revolution? Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising trends in grocery spending across America.
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
How to Earn a Culinary Degree from Home
Discover how online culinary school works at Escoffier. Complete coursework, practice at home, get professional chef guidance & real industry externships.
The Value of Externships: How Escoffier Students Can Build Real Industry Connections
Explore how externships at Escoffier help students apply classroom training in real kitchens, build confidence, and connect with industry professionals.
Can You Work While Going to Culinary School? Here’s How It Works at Escoffier
Discover how Escoffier’s flexible online programs can make it possible to work while attending culinary school, plus tips for balancing both successfully.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Why Nearly Half of New Restaurants Fail, and How Proper Training Can Change Everything
Why do restaurants fail? Escoffier’s analysis uncovers the common causes and reveals how a culinary school education can help restaurant owners thrive.
Five Escoffier Alumni Share: Why I Chose This School
Five Escoffier alumni share how they overcame doubts about culinary school—from costs to credentials to online learning.
The Myth of Overnight Success: What Celebrity Chef Careers Really Look Like
Explore the real timelines behind famous chefs and why slow growth, skill-building, and persistence matter in culinary careers.
Food Culture
Risotto Made Simple: Tips to Make Creamy Risotto
From rice choice to stirring rhythm, learn the secrets to silky, comforting risotto.
Canada’s Most Diverse Food Cities & Provinces: Ranking Culinary Diversity Across the Country
Which Canadian cities have the most diverse food scenes? Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising insights from the nation’s 30 largest cities.
Sweet Tooth Nation: Which States Lead in Sugar Consumption?
Discover which U.S. states have the biggest sweet tooth. Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising regional patterns in sugar consumption across America.
