A list of the world's most famous culinary schools.
Overview
Major Culinary Schools Worldwide
The world's major culinary schools include Le Cordon Bleu, which preserves traditional French culinary techniques, the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) known as the 'Harvard of culinary schools,' the Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland, and the Basque Culinary Center in Spain. These institutions offer comprehensive curricula ranging from classical techniques to modern molecular gastronomy for aspiring professional chefs.
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| code | slug | name | description | founded | location | specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | le-cordon-bleu | Le Cordon Bleu | The world's most famous French culinary school, founded in Paris in 1895. | 1895 | France (Paris), UK (London), Japan (Tokyo), Australia (Sydney), Canada (Ottawa), and 20+ countries | French cuisine, pastry |
| 02 | culinary-institute-of-america | Culinary Institute of America (CIA) | America's premier culinary school, known as the 'Harvard of culinary schools.' | 1946 | USA (New York, California, Texas), Singapore | American cuisine, wine and beverages, food business |
| 03 | culinary-arts-academy-switzerland | Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland | A prestigious Swiss culinary school offering education combining business management and culinary skills. | Switzerland (Le Bouveret, Brig) | Swiss cuisine, business management | |
| 04 | basque-culinary-center | Basque Culinary Center | An innovative culinary research institution in San Sebastián, Spain. | 2011 | Spain (San Sebastián) | Molecular gastronomy, sustainable gastronomy, research |
| 05 | alma-scuola-cucina | ALMA - The School of Italian Culinary Arts | A prestigious Italian culinary school located in Parma, Italy. | 2004 | Italy (Parma) | Italian cuisine, pasta, wine |
| 06 | ferrandi-paris | Ferrandi Paris | A prestigious French culinary school founded in 1920, known as the 'Harvard of Gastronomy.' | 1920 | France (Paris) | French cuisine, pastry |
| 07 | ecole-alain-ducasse | École Alain Ducasse | A culinary school founded by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse. | 1999 | France (Paris), and other global cities | French cuisine, creative cuisine |
| 08 | institute-of-culinary-education | Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) | A major American culinary school located in New York and Los Angeles. | 1975 | USA (New York, Los Angeles) | American cuisine, pastry, restaurant management |
| 09 | johnson-wales-university | Johnson & Wales University | A university with the largest culinary program in the United States. | 1914 | USA (Rhode Island, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida) | American cuisine, culinary nutrition, food service management |
| 10 | westminster-kingsway-college | Westminster Kingsway College | A historic UK culinary school founded in 1909, alma mater of Jamie Oliver. | 1909 | UK (London) | British cuisine, French cuisine |
| 11 | apicius-international-school | Apicius International School of Hospitality | An international hospitality school located in Florence, Italy. | 1997 | Italy (Florence) | Italian cuisine, wine, hospitality |
| 12 | william-angliss-institute | William Angliss Institute | Australia's largest food and hospitality training institution. | 1940 | Australia (Melbourne) | Australian cuisine, cheese making, beer brewing, hospitality |