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
Press Releases 3 min read

Escoffier Announces Expansion of Chef Kristen Kish’s Chef-in-Residence Role for 2026

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has announced the expansion of its partnership with two-time Emmy-nominated Top...

January 16, 2026
World of Food & Drink 11 min read

Top 5 Episodes of The Ultimate Dish Podcast from 2025

Discover the top 5 episodes of The Ultimate Dish podcast in 2025, featuring culinary leaders sharing career insights, mentorship wisdom, and success stories.

January 14, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 18 min read

How to Apply to Culinary School as a Veteran

Applying to culinary school as a veteran? Find out how to navigate GI Bill benefits, gather documents, and complete your Escoffier application.

January 13, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 15 min read

Can You Transfer Credits to Escoffier? A Guide for Students Switching Schools

Can you transfer credits to Escoffier? Get our guide on transfer credit policies, required documentation, and how to start the process today.

January 12, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 12 min read

Culinary School vs. Self-Teaching: Can You Really Learn to Cook From YouTube?

Discover what each path offers, what they can't teach, and when formal education makes sense for your culinary career.

January 8, 2026
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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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.

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

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

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read

Is Culinary School Hard?

Is culinary school hard? Find out what you can expect, how Escoffier supports students, and tips to succeed in a fast-paced culinary program.

May 8, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 18 min read

Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You

Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide whether it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.

April 27, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 13 min read

Why Earn an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts?

Explore what you can learn in a culinary arts associate degree, from classic technique to career-building business skills.

April 14, 2026
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Careers

Culinary & Pastry Careers 19 min read

How You Can Become a Baker

Explore the roadmap to a professional baking career. Learn about culinary school, key baking terminology, and how you can land your first job in a bakery.

May 6, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 19 min read

Executive Chef vs Head Chef: What Is the Difference?

Executive chef vs. head chef: What's the difference? Compare responsibilities, kitchen roles, and career paths to find which culinary path may fit you.

May 1, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 15 min read

How To Shadow a Chef While in High School

Thinking about becoming a chef? Discover how to shadow a chef while in high school, including outreach tips, kitchen etiquette, and how to make a strong impression.

April 30, 2026

Food Culture

Baking & Pastry Arts 15 min read

What Education Do You Need to Be a Pastry Chef?

Considering a career in pastry? Explore how pastry education works, what skills you’ll build, and how different learning paths can support your long-term goals.

April 17, 2026
World of Food & Drink 13 min read

The Rise of Sober Dining: How Restaurants Are Rethinking the Role of Alcohol

Explore how non-alcoholic beverage programs are reshaping restaurants, creating career opportunities, and redefining hospitality for the sober curious.

March 25, 2026
World of Food & Drink 11 min read

How to Make Fresh Herbs Last Longer: Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, and More

From basil to rosemary, learn how to store fresh herbs to keep them bright, fragrant, and full of flavor.

March 19, 2026
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