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Escoffier Reveals Best of 2024: Top Guests from “The Ultimate Dish” Podcast
The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts podcast, “The Ultimate Dish” released its year-end roundup of most impactful episodes. According to Buzzsprout, "The Ultimate Dish" ranked in the top 25% of all their podcasts.
Escoffier Recognizes Record Number of Graduates at 2024 Commencement Events
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts celebrated a record-breaking 4,092 graduates who completed online or campus-based degree and diploma programs and were honored during 2024 commencement ceremonies.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2025
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school brand in the U.S.,* has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Learning Providers.
Chef, Author, and TV Host Kristen Kish Joins Escoffier as New Chef-in-Residence
Acclaimed chef, author, and Emmy-nominated television host, Kristen Kish joins Escoffier as its Chef-in-Residence, uniting two culinary forces dedicated to mentoring aspiring culinary professionals.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Earns Top Honors in Niche’s 2025 Ranking for Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America
Escoffier earned the top two spots in Niche's 2025 rankings of the "Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America." Escoffier's Boulder campus, including its online programs, was ranked No. 1, while the Austin campus earned the No. 2 position.
Escoffier Announces Plant-Based Pastry Course
Escoffier launches a new six-week stand-alone Plant-Based Pastry Course - Foundations of Plant-Based Pastry 1.
New Series “BBQ High” Debuts on Magnolia Network
This six-part docuseries follows Texas teens in HS BBQ Inc.’s competitions for the state championship and Escoffier scholarship awards.
Escoffier Announces New Hybrid Education Option for Austin-Area Students
The new 60-week hybrid option incorporates online lecture courses with in-person, on-campus kitchen classes, Farm To Table® Experiences, and a required 12-week in-person industry externship, for students interested in earning Escoffier's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in culinary arts.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Earns Great Place to Work Certification™ for Fifth Consecutive Year
Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide as the leading benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences and is based entirely on current employee feedback.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Chef Instructor Stephen Harden Receives Honorary Membership Award at the 2024 Colorado FCCLA State Conference
Chef Steve received the 2024 Honorary Membership Award, an honor bestowed on only one professional who has made outstanding contributions and given continued service to FCCLA.
Triumph Higher Education’s Escoffier and Gecko Hospitality Showcase Commitment to Support Industry Excellence, Innovation and Strengthen Work Force
By joining forces, Triumph's Escoffier and Gecko bring together expertise and resources from the largest culinary school brand in the U.S.* and one of the largest recruitment firms dedicated solely to the hospitality and restaurant industry.
Chef Kevin Quinn Honored as a Recipient of Career Education Review’s Exceptional Educator Awards
Career Education Review (CER) recently named Kevin Quinn, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts chef instructor, as a recipient of its Exceptional Educator Awards.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Teams up with American Farm Bureau Federation
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Teams up with American Farm Bureau Federation to Support Agriculture, Education and Focus on...
Escoffier Announces Winners of High School Culinary Competition
Virtual and In-Person Competition Awards Students $297,000 Toward Culinary Scholarships Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school...
École Ducasse and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Announce Degree and Study Abroad Academic Partnership
Collaboration Opens Prestigious Pathway for Students to Complete Culinary Arts Degree at École Ducasse in France École Ducasse and Auguste...
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Earns Military Friendly® Designation for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has been designated a Military Friendly® School, earning Top 10, Gold Level...
Escoffier Sponsors Popular Texas High School BBQ Competitions
Culinary Educator Awards $260,000 in Scholarship Prizes for Regional Winners to Date High School BBQ, Inc.’s (HSBBQ) regional competitions are heating...
Escoffier Celebrates a Record 3,800+ Graduates This November
Next Generation of Culinary Talent Poised to Make their Mark Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts celebrates a record number...
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Launches Food Entrepreneurship Degree and Diploma Programs
Online Classes Designed to Cultivate Food Entrepreneurs As local food trucks, pop-up kitchens, home-based catering operations, and other food-focused start-ups...
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Appoints Charles Christopherson as Chief Financial Officer
Culinary Educator Taps Veteran Global Financial Leader to Support and Drive Strategic Initiatives Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the...
American Culinary Federation Honors Escoffier Leadership at National Convention
Kathleen Vossenberg Named ACF’s 2022 Cutting Edge Award Recipient and Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer Serves as Keynote at...
Escoffier’s “The Ultimate Dish” Podcast Celebrates 50th Milestone
Popular Culinary-focused Podcast Features Deep Dive Talks with Industry Innovators Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider...
Escoffier Designated A Great Place to Work-Certified™ for Third Consecutive Year
Largest Accredited Culinary Educator in the U. S. Earns High Marks for Collaborative Culture Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts,...
Escoffier Announces Winners of Class of 2022 High School Culinary Competition
Virtual and In-Person Competition Awards $237,000 toward Culinary Scholarships Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of...
Escoffier Announces Appointment of Key Workforce Development Leader
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the...
Escoffier Launches Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Programs
CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2022 — Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary...
14k High School Teachers/Counselors Receive Complimentary Educational Resources From Escoffier
November 4, 2021 – Today, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, a leading accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary...
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Launches “The Ultimate Dish” Podcast
Weekly Podcast Takes a Deep Dive with World’s Culinary Leaders Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, a leading accredited provider...
Escoffier Designated A Great Place To Work-Certified™ Co. 2nd Consecutive Year
Leading Accredited Culinary Educator Attributes Designation to Employee Tenacity and Institution’s Culture July 27, 2021 – Auguste Escoffier School of...
Escoffier Enhances Online Career Center To Help Meet Demands of Industry’s Hiring Challenges
Employer Partners Looking to Hire Trained, Credentialed Staff Now Have Exclusive Access to 12,000 Students and Alumni Seeking Culinary Careers...
Escoffier Launches New Plant-Based Associate Degree & Diploma Programs
Online and In-Person Courses Offer Plant-based Cooking Education Options to Meet Growing Consumer Demand June 3, 2021 – Auguste Escoffier...
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...
Escoffier Appoints Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer As Director Of Culinary Industry Development
One of Only 11 Certified Master Pastry Chefs in the Country, Vollkommer Joins Escoffier to Develop Industry Relationships and Non-Degree...
Escoffier Designated A Great Place To Work-Certified™ Company
Top Culinary Educator Attributes Recognition to Employee Adaptability and Core Values Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, a leading accredited...
500+ High School Educators Gather Virtually For Free Continuing Ed Classes
Teachers Get Schooled in Distance Learning, Culinary Math and Cooking Skills CHICAGO, IL (Aug. 5, 2020) — More than 500...
Culinary School Earns Prestigious Military-Friendly® Designation
Escoffier Recognized for Commitment to Military and Veteran Students CHICAGO, IL (July 29, 2020) — Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...
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 Launches Free E-Learning Partnership with Hospitality Industry
Culinary Educator Gives Culinary and Hospitality Workers Free Access to Online Content CHICAGO (April 20, 2020) — Auguste Escoffier School...
Escoffier Appoints Rich Ahrens as Vice President of Talent and Culture
Newly Created Position Targets Recruiting and Culture for the Growing Institution CHICAGO (April 10, 2020) – Auguste Escoffier School of...
Escoffier Partners With Texas Restaurant Association ProStart® Program
Despite Statewide High School Closings, Technical Education Program Continues with Online E-Learning Tools CHICAGO, April 7, 2020 — Texas...
