Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

20,000+ Graduates | #1 Ranked Culinary School in the World*

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*14 Best Culinary Schools in the World 2026, Cozymeal

Available to those who apply & qualify.*

Escoffier is the largest culinary school brand in the United States.**

Programs may include topics in business and entrepreneurship.

Newsweek 5-star Award 2026:  America’s Top Online Learning Schools.^†

Explore how food is grown, harvested, and crafted.

*International students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid

**Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

^†America’s Best Online Learning Schools 2026, Newsweek

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ESCOFFIER AT THE TOP

“I looked at graduation rates, retention rates, and how many people were working in the industry. Escoffier was consistently at the top.”*

BRENT UNRUH Boulder Culinary Arts Graduate, Executive Chef at Target Hospitality

Escoffier graduate Cassie Wallace smiling at a table in a chef uniform.

ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION

“The one-on-one attention is what makes Escoffier so different from any other culinary school I researched.”*

CASSIE WALLACE Online Baking & Pastry Graduate, Owner of Joan and Pearl’s Bakery

Escoffier culinary graduate Tiffany Moore in a chef coat smiling in a professional kitchen

PRACTICAL BUSINESS TRAINING

“Escoffier is really helping me actually run a restaurant, run a café, or run a business. And that’s what I want”*

Tiffany Moore Online Culinary Arts Graduate, Founder of Chef Tiffany Moore Gourmet Foods

*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.

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Start with Lessons

Begin each week by reviewing interactive lessons, browsing technique videos, and studying recipes to build the foundation for your kitchen creations.

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Connect with Instructors & Students

Participate in discussion forums and quizzes and join a weekly virtual classroom to connect with instructors and classmates, ask questions, and get support.

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Cook, Document, and Reflect

Time to cook! Document your process step-by-step with photos. Submit your work weekly, and your Chef Instructor evaluates your work and gives you timely feedback.

Complete an Industry Externship

Immerse yourself in a hands-on industry externship and have the chance to apply your learning in a real-world setting.

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Learn More About How It Works

Culinary Arts Baking & Pastry Arts Plant-Based Culinary Arts Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Food Entrepreneurship Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management

Now Escoffier students can study at the renowned École Ducasse culinary institute in France and graduates can transfer credits towards a bachelor’s degree.

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