Directory of Cooking & Culinary Schools and Institutes in California

Largest Cities: Anaheim, Chula Vista, Fremont, Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Oxnard, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana, Stockton...

California offers an abundance of opportunities for the culinary arts student. Napa Valley wines, anyone? California is also the nation's leading producer of dairy and several types of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. There are more schools in the state than any other in the US, so culinary students have their pick of type of program, emphasis, internship opportunities, and cost vs. aid.

Employment options range from head chef of a trendy Hollywood restaurant to food critic for the LA Times to owner/operator of a cozy bed and breakfast up north. Whatever a culinary student's heart desires, the wish can be fulfilled in California!

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

Le Cordon Bleu

Le Cordon Bleu

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

For more than a century, it has been the mission of Le Cordon Bleu to promote a worldwide appreciation of and encourage excellence in the culinary arts at all levels. We offer comprehensive training in cuisine and pastry to culinary professionals and enthusiasts, as well as degrees in several hospitality disciplines and a Master of Arts in Gastronomy.

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The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts and design. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you’ll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

Select a Campus: Arlington, VA | Atlanta, GA | Charleston, NC | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | Detroit, MI | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Houston, TX | Indianapolis, IN | Jacksonville, FL | Kansas City, KS | Las Vegas, NV | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL | Minneapolis, MN | Nashville, TN | Orange County, CA | Philadelphia, PA | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Portland, OR | Raleigh, NC | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Bernadino, CA | San Diego | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Sunnyvale, CA | Tampa, FL | Tucson, AZ | Vancouver, BC

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About: Get your ticket to culinary career success at The Art Institutes with hot industry based culinary programs in 16 US cities. Programs include: culinary arts, restaurant management, culinary management, and catering managment. Highlights: experienced faculty, emphasis on personal instruction, and modern facilities. Click Here for more Information. Request Information



About: Get your ticket to culinary career success at The Art Institutes with hot industry based culinary programs in 16 US cities. Programs include: culinary arts, restaurant management, culinary management, and catering managment. Highlights: experienced faculty, emphasis on personal instruction, and modern facilities. Click Here for more Information. Request Information



About: Get your ticket to culinary career success at The Art Institutes with hot industry based culinary programs in 16 US cities. Programs include: culinary arts, restaurant management, culinary management, and catering managment. Highlights: experienced faculty, emphasis on personal instruction, and modern facilities. Click Here for more Information. Request Information



About: The unique accelerated program at the Kitchen Academy in Sacramento is affordable, flexible, and fast-paced. In fact, students can earn a professional culinary arts diploma in just 30 weeks! Basic skills and advanced techniques are taught by experienced chefs in small classes in custom-designed, state-of-the-art kitchens stocked with the finest equipment, supplies, and ingredients to maximize the learning experience. Intense programs designed by professional chefs emphasize hands-on work. Unlike other culinary arts schools, there is no traditional classroom instruction -- students are in the kitchen on the first day of class learning both classic and contemporary elements of the industry! A six-week externship reinforces classroom instruction and prepares students for successful culinary arts careers. The flexible program is designed for the non-traditional student, and morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available to fit into anyone's busy schedule. After graduation, a committed career services staff is available to help students find the best job for them. Request Information



About: Get your ticket to culinary career success at The Art Institutes with hot industry based culinary programs in 16 US cities. Programs include: culinary arts, restaurant management, culinary management, and catering managment. Highlights: experienced faculty, emphasis on personal instruction, and modern facilities. Click Here for more Information. Request Information



About: The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale is located in Santa Clara County, California, an area that makes up the world's premiere technology corridor, Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale's local population is only about 150,000, but the surrounding region is home to well over 2 million people. Students are only an hour's drive from the Pacific Ocean and Sunnyvale is also close to California's historic redwood forests. The city is bordered by the San Francisco bay to the north, Mountain View to the west, Santa Clara and San Jose to the east, and Cupertino to the south. The city is ranked as one of the safest in the country by the Morgan Quitno Safest City Award program and students enjoy a year-long mild climate. Request Information



About: At California Culinary Academy, a tradition of excellence awaits you. Founded as one of the West's first culinary teaching institutions, the Academy has been committed to providing the highest standard of chef training since 1977, giving the student unparalleled instruction in both classical and contemporary techniques as well as educating the senses. Our hands-on courses teach a wide variety of topics and skills, from proper knife techniques and table service to wine appreciation and modern fusion cuisine. Request Information



About: Founded in 1994, California School of Culinary Arts has become one of the most well-known and respected culinary schools in the country. We're located in the heart of Southern California - one of the most geographically and culturally diverse regions in the world where people from all over the globe make their home. This unique, enriched environment provides the perfect backdrop for a culinary education. CSCA is located in the historic Playhouse District in Pasadena. This fits in perfectly in this fashionable, artistic community that fully appreciates gourmet cuisine and fine dining and where the nightlife rivals that of any metropolis. Request Information



About: Professional Culinary Institute is the nation's only chef-owned culinary school. PCI's award-winning instructors lead courses in programs of professional baking and pastry arts and in professional culinary arts. Small class sizes allow for individual attention, while new, state-of-the-art facilities provide for top-notch hands-on learning opportunities. Students can complete classroom instruction and join the workforce in as little as eight months! Housing options and a paid externship are just two more bonuses of attending PCI. Request Information



About: San Diego Culinary Institute, Inc. is the San Diego Cooking School of Choice, proven by its rapid growth and fine reputation in the hospitality industry.Our students learn their trade in two state of the art kitchen classrooms and a fully equipped restaurant kitchen. Our teachers must meet stringent requirements and our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of the hospitality employer. Our graduates have been successfully placed in many of California's top restaurants and hotels including, Roy's of La Jolla, George's at the Cove, Vincent's Sirinos, La Valencia Hotel, Hotel Del Coronado, Hilton Hotels, Marriott, and Loew's Coronado Bay Resort. Request Information



About: The Culinary Institute of America's Greystone campus puts students in the perfect environment to learn about food in California's serene Napa Valley. In less than a year, students can move from the classroom to exciting careers in the world's foremost restaurants. The CIA has been setting the standard for excellence in culinary education for over 60 years, and its Greystone campus specializes in providing students with the education and credentials to powerfully impact their careers. Request Information