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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.
Best and Worst U.S. States for Access to Locally Produced Food
Which American states rank first for production and consumption of local foods? Escoffier’s analysis reveals insights about local farms in all fifty states.
Healthy Hiking Snacks For The Summer
Getting out of bed and being active outdoors is a great way to spend beautiful summer days.
A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student
See how online culinary school can fit into a busy schedule with flexible classes, hands-on training, and personalized instructor support.
What Is Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management?
Hospitality and restaurant operations management focuses on the logistics of foodservice, hiring, training, and guest experience. Here's an in-depth look.
The Evolution of Modern Hospitality: What It Means to Truly Serve in Today’s World
Top Chef's Kristen Kish talks about how every individual in the hospitality industry holds the power to make a difference and create a welcoming & inclusive space.
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
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.
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.
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.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Why Social Media Skills Are Essential for Culinary Career Success
Discover why social media skills are essential for chefs and managers to build brands, attract diners, and grow culinary careers.
From Drafting to Dining: How Marc Mole Reinvented His Life Through Culinary Arts
Think it’s too late to start over? Follow Marc Mole’s journey from architect to chef, and how culinary school helped him shape a second career with purpose.
How You Could Get Hired at Top Restaurants: What Executive Chefs Want
Discover what top chefs look for when hiring, plus skills, traits, and tips to land your next kitchen job.
Food Culture
7 Essential Restaurant Management Apps & Software (and How to Use Them)
Discover 7 essential restaurant apps featuring AI, real-time data, and integrations to streamline scheduling, inventory, and more.
Cooking with Honey: Tips to Boost Flavor, Balance Sweetness, and Elevate Your Recipes
Explore how honey enhances flavor, texture, and nutrition in cooking and baking—plus tips, techniques, and insights for aspiring culinary pros.
Back-to-School Fuel: Start the Day Right with Protein-Packed Egg Bites and Breakfast Cookies
Escoffier High School Chef Presenter Steve Harden stopped by a local Denver news station to scramble up some delicious goodies, including egg bites and breakfast cookies, perfect as make-ahead options for busy mornings.
