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See how you can empower your culinary dreams as an adult learner! Navigate through resources tailored for mature students seeking to professionally pursue their affinity for culinary arts.
Financial Literacy for Culinary Students: Managing Your Money Wisely
Explore ways to manage your money wisely as a culinary school student with this guide to common financial terms and strategies.
A Guide to Paying Back Student Loans
If you’re approaching graduation, you’re probably wondering how to pay back your student loans. Here’s what you need to know, and some helpful strategies!
How You Can Get into Culinary School
A formal culinary education can open up many doors to a career in the food industry. Here’s how you can get into culinary school.
“See as Much as You Can”: Chef Instructor Gregory Bonath’s Lifelong Embrace of Curiosity
With the support of family and mentors, Chef Gregory left his small town behind and embarked on a unique culinary career that has culminated at Escoffier.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Students in Culinary School
Find out how you can manage stress and thrive in your culinary journey and life with these mindfulness tips for students.
Should Restaurant Owners Go to Culinary School?
Ever wonder if going to culinary school is worth it or not? Learn more about the benefits of attending culinary school as a restaurant owner.
Why It’s Important to Find a Peer Mentor in Culinary School
Discover why finding peer mentors in culinary school is important and how it can enhance your learning experience and career in the culinary industry.
Why Stress Management Is Important for Culinary Students
Kitchen got you stressed? An expert reveals stress management techniques for culinary students to potentially enhance creativity and improve mental health.
What Is a Stagiaire?
You’ve heard the term stagiaire—but what does it mean? Learn the past—and future—of this culinary practice, and why aspiring chefs should care.
From Scrubs to Aprons: A Chef’s Incredible Journey from the ER to the Kitchen
Embark on Chef Dawn's remarkable odyssey, transitioning from the fast-paced world of nursing to the creative realm of a Chef Instructor.
How Culinary School Students Can Foster a Sense of Belonging
Discover how students can find community and an invaluable sense of belonging in culinary school.
Why Is Goal Setting Important for Culinary School Students?
Why is goal setting important for culinary students? Discover how defining future goals can boost confidence in the kitchen and much more!
The History of Culinary Arts Education in the U.S.
From the first culinary school in the U.S. to the launch of the best-selling cookbook, explore America’s vibrant history of culinary arts education.
Escoffier Student Suhalia Gant Trades Push Ups For Pastry
Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
How to Become a Food Writer
Becoming a food writer could be a rewarding career if you enjoy writing and the culinary arts! Here’s how you can take the next step.
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 Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions Is Helping Culinary Employers Develop a Stronger Workforce
Discover programs from Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions—and how both employees and employers can benefit. Training initiatives, job searching, externships, and more.
GI Bill® for Culinary School: A Guide for Active Military, Veterans, & Their Families
The GI Bill® programs can help active-duty and veterans to pay for education they may want after their service, including college or culinary school!
How to Make a Budget as a Culinary School Student: A Step-by-Step Guide
Create a budget as a culinary student with our step-by-step guide. Manage your finances to help achieve your culinary dreams without breaking the bank.
5 Tips for Building a Supportive Network in Culinary School
A support network in culinary school can be critical for success. Explore our top five tips on how to start building yours.
5 Ways Chefs Can Continue Their Culinary Education
How do professional chefs stay up-to-date with contemporary culinary techniques, trends, and more? Explore the best culinary education for chefs today!
A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student
A day in the life of an online culinary student includes video lessons, cooking demonstrations, discussion boards, and more.
How Full-Time, Working Adults Can Succeed in Online Culinary School
With work, school, and family life, you’re juggling a lot! Here are some tips to help you succeed in online culinary school.
Why Older Students Should Consider Culinary School
While some people think culinary school is for younger students, there isn’t an age limit! Here’s why older students can excel in culinary school.
Am I Too Old to Become a Chef?
It’s okay if high school was a long time ago, and you’re on a 2nd (or 3rd) career. You’re still not too old to become a chef or go to culinary school.
Can You Go to Culinary School With No Prior Experience?
Going to culinary school with no experience is daunting. Find out what you’ll be expected to know—or not know—before your first day in the kitchen classroom.
Should I Go To Culinary School? A Guide For Deciding
You can’t answer “Should I go to culinary school” until you’ve answered some other questions first. Use this worksheet to help you think it through.
How Older Workers Can Change Careers and Enter the Culinary Industry
Older adults have different challenges and obligations than young ones. Here’s how they can get started in a new career in the culinary industry.
2021 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Graduates Scoff at COVID
The definition of Perseverance is: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition. But there is...
Escoffier 2021 Spring Break Culinary Challenge
This past month students from the entire student body of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts were challenged to create...
Boulder-Based Culinary School Earns Prestigious Military-Friendly® Designation
CHICAGO, April 8, 2021 — Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts’ Boulder campus, an accredited culinary school in the U.S. that offers campus-based...
Black History Month – The Escoffier Perspective
This month we’ve experienced a world-wide focus on Black history. Throughout February we featured Escoffier faculty and alumni, including online...
Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020
In case you missed them, here are the most popular articles that Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts published in 2020.
Rhonda Adkins: Escoffier Graduate But Forever Student
Never stop learning…that’s Escoffier Online graduate Rhonda Adkins’ take on life. A 22 year veteran of the United States Air...
Reflections of Our 2020 Austin Campus Graduates
While 2020 seems to be the year of unpredictability, we can undoubtedly state that at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...
Thoughts From Our 2020 Boulder Campus and Online Graduates
It’s true that 2020 is shaping up to become the year of uncertainty. However, one thing we know IS certain,...
Managing Your Career During COVID-19
Yesterday we were honored to have Culinary Agents founder and CEO, Alice Cheng join us for a virtual event hosted...
Escoffier Boulder Named 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Culinary School
Escoffier Boulder is proud to be a 2020-2021 Military Friendly® School. Learn what this designation means and how we support our military and veteran students.
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Honors 1,500+ Graduates in Virtual Commencement Ceremony
BOULDER, CO (June 25, 2020) –– More than 1,500 culinary students from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts’ Boulder campus (residential and distance-learning online...
Escoffier Graduate Quyen Trinh Elevates the Vietnamese Dining Experience by opening Anise Modern Vietnamese Eatery
Quyen Trinh is a graduate of the Escoffier Diploma in Culinary Arts program at the Boulder Campus and owner of...
