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Uncover the transformative impact of culinary education through heartfelt testimonials! Immerse yourself in inspiring stories of students who have embraced a culinary journey, underscoring the influence of Escoffier’s culinary programs.
How Chef Instructor Steven Nalls Built a Sustainable Farm-to-Table Lifestyle
Find out how Escoffier Chef Instructor Steven Nalls built an 80-acre farm-to-table lifestyle after starting as a fast-food worker.
What Chefs Look For When Hiring Culinary School Graduates
Before you begin a professional cooking career, learn about what chefs may look for when hiring culinary school graduates.
A Busy Mom of Two Balances Family & Culinary School: “I Want to Graduate with Honors”
Katie Sualog balances motherhood, a home-based bakery, and baking & pastry school at Escoffier’s Austin campus. Her goal? To graduate with honors.
From Substance Abuse to Culinary School Graduate: A Journey of Redemption
From struggles with addiction to working in one of the best restaurants in the world, follow Parker Wilks-Bryant’s story and his plans for giving back.
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...
Culinary School Graduates Will Require New Skills Post-COVID-19
Culinary school graduates will need to bring to the table not just an eye and taste for good and creative cuisine, but fundamental business skills in order to win in the post-COVID-19 economy.
From Escoffier Graduate to Michelin Star Restaurant Cook
Recently we caught up with Alex Weis, who went from Escoffier graduate to Michelin Star restaurant cook, to chat about...
Alumni Spotlight: Aleta Diederich
For Aleta Diederich, there were two possible routes her life would take her: doctor or chef. After working as an...
Austin Campus Named 2018 School of the Year
The Austin, Texas campus for the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts recently received the 2018 “School of the Year”...
Documentary on Celebrated Chef and Escoffier Schools Advisory Board Member Nominated for James Beard Award
Julia Child. Thomas Keller. Charlie Trotter. Wolfgang Puck. These names stand prominently in the narrative of America’s rise to...
From Thomas Keller to Thailand: Graham Heldreth Spotlight
In the fourteen years since Graham Heldreth graduated from culinary school, his career’s taken him everywhere from Thomas Keller’s famous...
Celebrated Chefs Turn Out To Honor Culinary Great, Auguste Escoffier
CHICAGO and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, a premier provider of culinary...
Austin Graduate Spotlight: Mary Rodriguez
If Mary Rodriguez told you one thing about being a pastry chef, it would be that the sweet tooth that...
Boulder Campus Spotlight: Liz Aragon
Like many other chefs, cooking wasn’t something Liz Aragon set out to do. In fact, her ultimate career goal was...
Boulder Student Spotlight: Breanna Ortiz
As a work-study student in Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts‘ purchasing department, Breanna Ortiz has learned more than she...
Boulder Student Spotlight: Mahsa Savadkouhi
Mahsa Savadkouhi’s mission in the culinary arts world is simple: to introduce as many people to the unique flavors of...
Boulder Student Spotlight: Suzanne Armstrong
When it came down to lining up her externship, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Boulder student Suzanne Armstrong thought...
Boulder Student Spotlight: Ramona Brown
As a career changer, Ramona Brown has a bit of an advantage over the majority of her culinary school peers: years...
Online Culinary Arts Student Spotlight: Tonya Avalos
One look at Tonya Avalos’ photos and one thing is clear: she’s extremely talented. You can also tell that this...
Student Spotlight: Pedro Gandara
For most of our students, a love for the culinary arts begins in childhood kitchens cooking with family and friends....
Escoffier Austin Student Opening Food Truck
If Austin’s culinary food scene is known for one thing, it’s the food truck movement that’s taken the city by...
Online Culinary Program Spotlight: Mitchell Rodriguez
Mitchell Rodriguez’s love started like that of most professional chefs: bite by bite. In his case, it was a move...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Marcus Lepke
By: Benjamin Faurer Chef Marcus Lepke has worked in the culinary arts for over 20 years. His journey began in his...
Online Culinary Student Spotlight: Shari Spooner
Like many of our students, Shari Spooner’s love of the culinary arts began in her childhood kitchen. With much of...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Luke Shaffer
When it comes to our chef instructors, an all-encompassing love of food is a resume must. No one exhibits that...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Chanel Martinez
One of the more recent additions to our chef instructor roster, Chef Chanel Martinez was a welcome addition to our online...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Janet Rörschåch
When we look to add new chefs to our roster, we always look for the absolute best in the industry....
Meet Your Chef Instructor: Chef Michael Reyes
When it comes to our students, our ultimate goal is to give them the absolute best for their education. Which...
Meet Your Chef Instructor: Graham Mitchell
As a chef who has worked all over the United States, Chef Graham Mitchell is just as seasoned as the...
Student Spotlight: Kenneth Allen Jr.
When Kenneth Allen Jr. took a leap of faith and decided to give up a 21 year career in the...
Auguste Escoffier Instructor Profile: Getting to know Chef Will Packwood
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student Before I sat down for a chat with Chef Will Packwood, instructor in the...
Up Close and Personal With The Farm-To-Table Experience
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student One of the main reasons that I selected Austin, Texas as the city to...
Boulder Pastry School Graduate Spotlight: Joseph Han
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts Graduate At Auguste Escoffier, it’s easy to focus most of your attention on...
Boulder Pastry School Graduate Spotlight: Rose McPherson
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Graduate You might remember Rose McPherson from my new perspectives piece from last year detailing her new...
Q&A with Marcus McMellon, Campus President, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student As the start date of my culinary career draws near (yes I have a...
Beginning With The End In Mind And The Start Of A New Career
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student A glimpse inside a commencement ceremony at the Austin Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...
The Escoffier Treatment
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Earlier this week, I discussed what you can do if and when you hit the...
Coping with Criticism in the Kitchen
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Student Criticism is a hard thing to cope with. You pour your heart and soul...
Transitioning From Culinary School To Externship
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student After the drama and gut-wrenching stress of culmination, not to mention the fairly regular routine...
Faculty Spotlight: Chef Jean-Claude Cavalera
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Each member of the staff at Auguste Escoffier has a resume worth envying, but none...
