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Escoffier is pleased to provide a $1,000 scholarship – or more! – to those who apply and qualify as part of your employer’s educational benefits plan.

Earn your diploma or degree online and benefit from a quality culinary education – all in the convenience of your own kitchen!

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The knowledge and skills you may need to advance in your career!

Our online culinary and hospitality programs are an excellent fit for working professionals wanting to advance their career. Through our programs, you can take interactive courses delivered by our professional Chef Instructors, engage in live classroom discussions, learn the business side of the industry, and fine-tune your techniques.

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#1 IN THE WORLD

Ranked best culinary school in the USA by Chef’s Pencil 2022
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LARGEST IN THE USA

Escoffier is the largest culinary school brand in the United States*
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BEST ONLINE SCHOOLS

Newsweek 5-star Award: America’s Top Online Learning Schools 2025
*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

ONLINE DEGREES & DIPLOMAS

  • Diploma in Culinary Arts and Operations
  • Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts
  • Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma in Plant-Based Culinary Arts
  • Diploma in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Baking and Pastry
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Food Entrepreneurship
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Plant-Based Culinary Arts
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management

STUDENT & GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS

Terrydon Williams
Terrydon Williams, Online Culinary Student*
Lance McWhorter
Lance McWhorter, Online Culinary Graduate*
*This information may not reflect every student’s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.

The Escoffier Difference

  • Flexible 100% online format with hands-on industry externship for working adults
  • Professional Chef Instructors
  • Business-focused curriculum
  • Personalized attention & support
  • Sustainability-centered
  • Accredited by ACCET – A Partnership for Quality®

Plan Your Week

Attending school while you’re working is a great way to enhance your career path. And, it’s easier to fit into your busy schedule than you may think. Consider how most working professionals build education into their schedules.


How Some Students Balance a 168-Hour Work Week
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Accreditations & Associations

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