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Community College Culinary School Versus Dedicated Culinary Schools: The Case for Specialization
Learn why specialized training at dedicated culinary schools can surpasses community college programs in curriculum, facilities, and career success for aspiring chefs.
The Difference Between a Professional Cook & a Chef
Curious about the main differences between a professional chef and cook? Here are the key distinctions between each of these important kitchen roles!
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.
How to Create the Right Atmosphere in Your Restaurant
Creating the right restaurant atmosphere means paying close attention to what your guests see, hear, and feel. Set the right mood to help your space stand out!
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Chef?
Discover the essential skills needed to become a successful chef who can excel in the culinary world.
How to Cube a Potato: A Beginner’s Guide with Recipes
Discover how to cube a potato like a pro with our comprehensive guide. From prep to storage, get tips for perfectly dicing potatoes for your recipes every time.
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
How to Become a Holistic Nutritionist
Considering a career as a holistic nutritionist? Explore training, certification, and career paths to get you there.
What Is a Sous Chef?
Discover what it takes to become a sous chef, from education to essential skills, and discover the rewarding path to becoming an executive chef.
What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?
Learn more about the role of holistic health practitioners and how you could build a holistic health career as a nutrition and wellness professional.
Food Culture
Plant-Based vs. Vegan: Why Chefs Need to Know the Difference
Uncover the differences between plant-based and vegan diets and learn why chefs need to know these distinctions for better customer satisfaction.
World’s Most Expensive Foods: 10 of the Priciest Ingredients on the Planet
If price were no object, what would you put on your dream menu? Maybe something from this list of 10 of the most expensive foods in the world?
States with the Best Food Scene in 2025: Where to Eat in the USA
Which U.S. states have the best food scenes in 2025? We did the research to find out!
