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How You Can Become a Food Photographer
Learn what food photographers do, how to find clients, and the skills and gear you may need to capture stunning food photos in this guide to food photography.
How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The grilled cheese sandwich can be a simple comfort food or a gourmet meal. Explore its interesting history and the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
Cowboy Chef Mason Snyder: A Journey from Rodeo Rider to Culinary Visionary
Follow Escoffier graduate Mason Snyder, the Cowboy Chef, on his journey from farm fields to executive chef, blending sustainability and culinary passion.
Am I Too Old to Become a Chef?
Wondering if it's too late to become a chef? It's not! Discover how you can start a culinary career at any age and find success in the kitchen.
How to Become a Michelin Star Chef
Earning the title of Michelin Star chef is a goal that many culinary professionals dream of. We’re going to cover how chefs can obtain this award.
Top Remote Culinary Jobs: A Brief Guide
Discover remote culinary jobs, from food photography to nutrition coaching, and learn how to turn your passion for food into a flexible career.
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
What Is the Difference Between a Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan?
Applying to culinary college, but unsure about subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans? Discover the types of loans that may be available to you.
Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You
Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.
A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians
Explore culinary school options for vegans and vegetarians, including how you can succeed and career opportunities in plant-based cooking.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
“I Was Given a Second Chance”: How Escoffier Grad Mike Carrillo Defied Death – and Found His Calling
A health crisis gave Mike Carrillo a new perspective on life – which opened up opportunities he would never have imagined.
The 5 Best Food Truck POS Systems
A food truck POS system can help you manage sales, inventory, marketing, and more. Here are the top five systems you should consider for your food truck.
Kitchen Hierarchy Explained: Different Jobs in the Brigade de Cuisine
Dive into the French cooking brigade system and discover the chefs who keep kitchens running smoothly.
Food Culture
Different Knives and the Best Uses for Each One
Learn the different types of knives and how to use them. Discover essential chef knives and the best type for every kitchen task.
America’s Most Budget-Friendly States for Foodies
Which U.S. states have the most budget-friendly dining options? Escoffier’s analysis reveals insights about the cost of dining out around the country.
Best Egg Substitutes for Baking and Cooking (and When to Use Each One)
Discover the best ways to substitute eggs when baking cookies and cakes or making meatloaf and more.
