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7 Baking Competition Shows You Should Watch as a Pastry Student
We’ve rounded up the best baking competition shows to watch on TV to elevate your skill set and explore modern baking techniques.
Amy Kimoto-Kahn: Why a Published Author, Food Blogger, and Chef Returned to Culinary School
Discover how Amy Kimoto-Kahn, a food blogger, cookbook author, and culinary instructor, continues her journey by enrolling in culinary school to further her passion!
French Cooking: How and Why French Cuisine Came to Rule the World
By providing a backbone of flavors and techniques, French cooking has supported many modern cuisines. However, exactly what is French cooking?
Apple Pie Tips to Try This Fall
While you may already have a go-to recipe, here are a few tips that will enhance your apple pies this season.
6 Lessons Culinary Students Can Learn From Watching “The Bear”*
Explore some of the key lessons culinary students can explore from watching The Bear, including the power of upskilling, prioritizing mental health, and more!
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.
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
Take the Culinary Career Survey
Editor’s Choice
FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide
Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.
Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School
All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.
The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships
Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.
Yes, Online Culinary School Works.† Here’s How.
With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide
Education
Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You
Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.
A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians
Explore culinary school options for vegans and vegetarians, including how you can succeed and career opportunities in plant-based cooking.
6 Lessons Culinary Students Can Learn From Watching “The Bear”*
Explore some of the key lessons culinary students can explore from watching The Bear, including the power of upskilling, prioritizing mental health, and more!
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Restaurant Marketing 101: An Essential Guide
Find strategies to attract new customers and potentially increase revenue in this Restaurant Marketing 101 Guide.
How You Can Become a Food Photographer
Learn what food photographers do, how to find clients, and the skills and gear you may need to capture stunning food photos in this guide to food photography.
Cowboy Chef Mason Snyder: A Journey from Rodeo Rider to Culinary Visionary
Follow Escoffier graduate Mason Snyder, the Cowboy Chef, on his journey from farm fields to executive chef, blending sustainability and culinary passion.
Food Culture
How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The grilled cheese sandwich can be a simple comfort food or a gourmet meal. Explore its interesting history and the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
2025 Alcohol and Beverage Trends: Key Statistics on What’s Pouring in Bars and Homes
Check out the latest statistics behind alcohol and beverage trends in the U.S.
Which Chefs Have Earned the Most Michelin Stars?
For many chefs, a Michelin Star represents the peak of culinary achievement. Here are the ten chefs with the most Michelin Stars of all-time.
