Escoffier Is the #1 Ranked Culinary School in the USA*

*19 Best Culinary Schools in the USA, Chef's Pencil

#1 in the USA

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

Most Students Receive Financial Aid

Most Escoffier students use federal financial aid to help pay for culinary school*

Largest In The
Nation

Escoffier is the largest culinary school brand in the United States†

120+ Chef
Instructors

With experience as executive chefs, restaurant owners, and more

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

†95% of Austin students and 59% of Boulder students who entered postsecondary education for the first time received some financial assistance in 2022-23 for those who applied and qualified, College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics

What Sets Us Apart

Affordable. Acclaimed Chef Instructors. The Farm To Table® Experience and sustainability. A foundation in French cooking and the enduring heritage of the King of Chefs, Auguste Escoffier himself. These are only a few of the many things that set Escoffier apart from other culinary schools. Come find out for yourself. In the meantime, tap or mouseover the blocks below to learn more about us.

Affordability

Affordability

Our philosophy is to offer affordable tuition to anyone with an appetite and desire to enrich the culinary or pastry arts fields. We’re proud of our diverse student community, their commitment to the kitchen and their accomplishments in the industry.

Financing Options

Financing Options

We’re committed to offering outstanding culinary instruction to all who share our passion, which is why we make financial aid available for those who qualify. Our friendly staff is ready to help you find the financing you need to achieve your dream of a culinary career.

Professional Chef Educators

Professional Chef Educators

Our instructors are not only teachers, they’re industry experienced chefs who have owned restaurants, cooked in top kitchens, and much more. Their number one priority is preparing every student for a lucrative career in the industry.

Escoffier's Philosophy

Escoffier's Philosophy

The lineage of finely trained chefs can be traced to the disciplined skills and techniques of Auguste Escoffier (1846 – 1935), the legendary French chef known as the visionary patriarch of modern cooking and the namesake of our school.

Personalized Support

Personalized Support

Whether online or on campus, our chef instructors give you the personalized attention you need to master culinary or pastry techniques. Our low student to teacher ratio helps ensure you get the individual attention you need in order to succeed.

Career Services Support

Career Services Support

Our Career Services Department offers job placement assistance, resume writing, referrals, networking opportunities, job fairs and more.

Farm to Table®

Farm to Table®

Learn to re-think food with our Farm to Table® courses offered in our culinary arts programs. As an Escoffier graduate, you can be recognized as a culinary professional who understands how to apply sustainable practices through sound business decision making.

Our Partners

Our Partners

We’ve established a number of partnerships and affiliations with prominent industry names like Walt Disney World Resorts, Thomas Keller Group, Sodexo and more.

Nationally Accredited, Industry Recognized

Nationally Accredited, Industry Recognized

All aspects of our schools meet the high and meticulous standards of our accreditors, as represented by our many prestigious affiliations, accreditations and awards.

Professional Focus

Professional Focus

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts students are educated to assume roles of responsibility in the culinary and pastry arts. In addition to well-rounded culinary training, students will have an opportunity to receive a solid business and entrepreneurship foundation applicable to a variety of professional roles.

Culinary Renowned Cities

Culinary Renowned Cities

Our schools are located in cities renowned for their vibrant restaurant scenes, natural beauty and outdoor recreation. These well-known gastro-metropolises offer excellent locations in which to live, work and study.

Innovative Learning Environments

Innovative Learning Environments

Whether you choose our online or campus-based programs, our technology and kitchen classrooms are designed for students to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in order to enter their careers ready to succeed.

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The Essential Culinary Career Survey

The Essential Culinary Career Survey

What's your ideal culinary career: Fine dining? Your own restaurant? Pastry? Get our self-evaluation survey to find out!

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We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy guide: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.

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Escoffier Success Stories*

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Wyl Austin

Holden Boulder

Lance Online

Travis Austin

Cooper Boulder

Shari Online

I feel my experience at the school has truly gotten me on the right path. I feel supported in a way no other school has ever offered. It’s reassuring to know I have a sounding board for my career decisions.”*

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Rama Kho

Culinary Arts Student

Being at Escoffier taught me to be flexible and to keep pushing through even if everything is going down. [It] taught me how to become the leader and get each task done.”*

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Joseph Han

Pastry Arts Graduate

“I decided to invest in myself and go to culinary school because I needed that backing. As for the management portion, that’s really where Escoffier is helping me learn how to run a restaurant and business.”*

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Tiffany Moore

Culinary Arts Graduate - Online

*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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We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy workbook: Career options, academic plans, financing your education, and more.

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By clicking the "Get the Workbook 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].

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