How Escoffier Alumni Stay Connected: Mentorship, Networking, and Career Support

Discover Escoffier's Alumni Association: career support, mentorship, and networking for culinary professionals.

November 21, 2025
Culinary & Pastry Careers 14 min read

Chef Salaries in 2025: How Much Money Can Chefs Make?

Discover chef salaries by role, industry, and location, & how education and experience can impact your culinary career earnings.

November 19, 2025
Value of Culinary Education 16 min read

How Fast Can You Launch Your Culinary Career with Escoffier?

How quickly can you start a culinary career? Explore Escoffier program timelines, externship advantages, and real graduate employment stories.

November 17, 2025
Food Entrepreneurship 15 min read

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.

November 14, 2025
Value of Culinary Education 11 min read

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.

November 13, 2025

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.

November 12, 2025
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.
Take the Culinary Career Survey

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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 26 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.

Financing Your Education 17 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read
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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Education

Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

Online Culinary School for Veterans: How Escoffier’s Programs Work

Discover how Escoffier's online culinary programs offer veterans flexible scheduling, VA benefits support, and career-focused training.

February 26, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 29 min read

Is Culinary School Worth It in 2026?

Is culinary school worth it in 2026? Discover how culinary education can build skills, networks, and career opportunities faster than learning on the job.

February 25, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 10 min read

How Online Pastry School Works

Discover how Escoffier’s online pastry school works with flexible scheduling, hands-on assignments, live chef sessions, and personalized feedback.

February 19, 2026
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Careers

Food Entrepreneurship 20 min read

Is Your Restaurant Ready for a Second Location? Signs It’s Time to Expand

Thinking about opening a second restaurant location? This guide covers readiness indicators, financing options, and strategic decisions for expansion.

February 24, 2026
Success Stories 14 min read

From Culinary School to Food Science: Ellen Doerr’s Career Reinvention

Discover how Escoffier grad Ellen Doerr transformed from personal chef business owner to food scientist, proving culinary careers extend far beyond the kitchen.

February 20, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 17 min read

Is Culinary School Hard to Get Into?

See how to get into culinary school with Escoffier’s guide to admissions requirements, program selection, financial planning, and enrollment steps.

February 18, 2026

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 20 min read

25 Cooking Techniques Every Cook Should Know

Discover the essential cooking techniques that can help you build confidence, flavor, and real skill in the kitchen.

February 13, 2026
World of Food & Drink 18 min read

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.

February 5, 2026
Baking & Pastry Arts 9 min read

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.

January 26, 2026
Quiz

Is Culinary School Right For You? Take This Short Quiz!