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Culinary school? Anyone in culinary school right now or are going to be going? Where and any advice on staying strong and getting throught it. Plus anyone planning to start their own business after graduation? I am. Just wandering if there are others like me.

Is culinary school really worth the money and time I spent? I am half way through my culinary course(it is a classroom training combined with on-the-job training) right now and I am considering to drop the school and start working in a restaurant, because I think it is the cheapest way to learn about the industry and acquiring the skills. What do you think?

Which culinary school do you think is the best? I am thinking about going to culinary school. I have been looking at Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas, Nevada and at Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. Le Cordon Bleu is 15 months and of course cheaper but a great location. CIA is 22 months and much more expensive but is a nicer looking school and actual college campus. I've heard people say it doesn't really matter that employers are more interested in work experience than eduation. What do you think? P.S. I have no experience other than cooking for family and friends and small gatherings.

What is the hardest part of culinary school? I'm starting culinary school in january and was wondering if any one has started their culinary career and could give me some pointers.

What should I be looking for in a Culinary School? I am looking at a couple culinary schools right now. The New England Culinary Institute which is rated as one of the best in the country, The Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona, and the Art Institute of San Diego. Right now I live in Massachussetts but my dream is to work in San Diego. The best school is probably the one in New England but it is all the way up in Vermont. I guess what I want to know is, is there really that much of a difference between schools?

Why do so many culinary school grads come out not knowing how to cook in a restaurant kitchen? Is culinary school anything more than a money making scam? I am also a kitchen pro. But i didn't go to school for it. I started scrubbing pots when i was 15 years old, and just worked my way up. I really believe that if you really want to be a "chef," then the best place to learn is in a kitchen.

What is the best culinary school in the United States? I am considering going to culinary school. Right now, I have my sights set on the Le Cordon Bleu programs and their multiple locations. Any other programs I should be aware of?

What is the best culinary school in the Philippines today? Demand for Chefs is getting stronger, hence we need to ask ourselves which culinary school in the Philippines is the best!

How do you get in a top notch culinary school? How do you get in a top notch CULINARY SCHOOL? I'm 15 and would like to get in a top notch culinary school. I am valedictorian of my school, so grades for me aren't an issue if that is involved.

What education is necessary to get into culinary school? I'm in highschool and am not sure what I want to do yet, but i would like to do something in the food industry & would love to go to culinary school. Is it required to go to some type of college first, a technical college, four year college, have experience somehow, or what? Can you go straight out of highschool? Is that a wise thing to do or not? Any info would be appreciated :) And would most schools prefer some type of education other than highschool?

What are the requirements to get into culinary school? I want to go to a culinary school, specifically for baking and pastries. Are there any general requirements? Is it pricey? If you pursed a career in baking/pastries how did you start your career? Thanks!

What are some admission Requirements for joining A culinary school? My girlfriend wants to study culinary, She didn't graduate high school becasue when she moved to the US she stopped her high school education in sweden. I wonder something.. Is this a problem to join a culinary school? she cannot join any college then?

What are the requirements to go to a prestigious Culinary School? What do I need to do in order to get into one of the best culinary schools in america, for example CIA. What GPA do I need? Do I need internships? Do I need to go to the school and get an interview? Do I need letters of recommendation from my teachers or the people that I work for? Please answer these questions, it would be helpful, and if you could add some tips! That would help me dearly! THANKS A BUNCH !

What are your recomendations for a good culinary school? I am looking for a well rounded culinary school. I would prefer something in the southwest, but... Any first hand school experience would be prefered. Please no dolts just answering for "idiot points."

Is there a guideline in designing and planning a culinary school? I'm researching about culinary school as my thesis in architecture. is there a governing body or organizations that set the standards / guidelines / building codes in designing and planning a culinary school?

What kind of qualification do you need to go to culinary school? There is Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Pittsburgh and I need to know what kind of qualification you need to get in. It doesn't seem likely that you could get in without any kind of advanced know-how.

Is it better to go to culinary school or get hands on experience if I want to be a prof. baker? Hi- I am trying to figure out if it is worth paying the big bucks to go to culinary school, or if it is better to get a hands on job in a bakery. So far the only bakery jobs I can get are in production (cooking only, no prep/mixing batters etc). Should I keep on trying to find a job in bakery or go to school first? Is the hands on experience better than school experience? Thanks!

How much knowledge of cooking do you need to succeed in culinary school? I really like baking and cooking, and it would really make me happy to be a chef or pastry maker. How much do i need to know about cooking to succeed in culinary school?

How can I make money to go to Culinary School? I would like to now how to make extra money to go to Culinary School. Since it is really expencive.

Where can I find a culinary school that teachs how to cook asian food? BESIDES IN ASIA. I'm meaning in the United States. All my searches only come up with Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Programs, etc. Is there an asian culinary school that only specialize in teaching how to cook good asian food? at the same time teaching you all the essentials you'll need to run a restuarant, etc? Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!

What experience do I need to go to Culinary Art School? I am 15 and i am trying to go to Culinary art school because I am interested in cooking. Do i need to know certain things before i apply, or do they teach things to people all from scratch. Aka someone that has no idea about it can attend a top Culinary school. And what should i do to learn these things if they exist?

Where can I find a good northern culinary school? I want to find a good culinary school in northern United States that will supply a dorm room, based on a four year high school diploma.

Are culinary school graduate students equivalent to college graduates? For example, I graduated high school then I didn't go to college, but took up a two-year diploma course at some culinary school. Uhm, if an employer wants a college graduate line chef, can I say that I am a college graduate?

How do I get to culinary school? I am a sophomore in high school and I'm planning on going to culinary school. What classes should I take? Is there any kind of grants or scholarships I can get? whats the best schools and what kind of jobs would I able to get after I graduate? And anything else you can think of to tell me.

How old is too old for culinary school? I'm 28 years old, and I enjoy cooking and baking and am considering pursuing it seriously from a career standpoint. I'd like to know the advantages and disadvantages of going to culinary school as an adult as opposed to going right out of high school, as well as likes and dislikes of being a chef in general. I'd also like to know if obtaining a bachelor's degree in culinary arts would be better than an associate's degree in the long run. Thank you.

Does anyone know of a really good culinary school in the south instad of going to a jrcollege? My fiancee wants to become a chef, and we live in W Kentucky. The closest thing is the KCTCS in Paducah, KY has a AAS in Culinary Arts. He really wants to attend a "cooking school", not just a community college.

Culinary School in 2 weeks, what to expect? Hello, I'm starting my Culinary program in two weeks... I am very nervous because I don't necessarily have a lot of experience in the kitchen, would anyone who's had experience in a culinary school give me any tips on what to do to stay in good shape. Could anyone give me any info on what to expect? I am very excited but nervous at the same time!

What is the most prestigious American Culinary School? What would be considered the Harvard or Yale of Culinary Schools in America? I have been looking into the Culinary Institute of America or the Art Institutes of wherever...can anybody dime in to tell me the best places to attend Culinary School?

Who has actually got a job after attending culinary school? I want to go to culinary school for baking and pastry arts. Has anyone actually been able to get a job in that field after graduation? I'm wondering if its even worth the expensive tuition. Especially if I can't find a job afterwards.

What would you wear to an interview for Culinary School? I am a 23 year old female and I have an intrerview for Culinary school this week. I am wondering which is the best way to dress. BTW its summer here so it will be rather hot and muggy. Should I go Corporate casual? Business Casual? A classy summery dress with a nice pair of heels? What do you think?

What do you want to look for in a culinary school? I want to get into a culinary school, but I don't honestly know what to look for. Should it be accredited or not? What's a reasonable tuition? I'm just looking for something affordable, because I don't make much money in my current field. Plus my community college is 25 miles away and you know what the cost of gas is! Thanks to all who can help me!

Where should I start to get into Culinary School? I'm in 8th grade, and my passion is cooking. I want to go to culinary school and learn how to cook. Im already gonna start working in a restaurant during the summer, but what about in high school? what classes should I take that will help me with cooking? Thanks

Can I get a grant or scholarship to attend a culinary school where I would only earn a diploma? The only way I can further my education is if it's free. I need to know where and how I can get free funding for my education at a culinary arts school. I figure it might be a little easier to get such funding considering I'm a single mother of 3.

Getting a bachelor's degree before I go to culinary school, which one? I will be going to culinary school, but before that I will be attending the University of Florida. I want a degree that will help me with my culinary career, but not a useless degree. I am heavily considering a business degree that specializes in food science. Would this be helpful, or is a business degree a useless degree? What do you think I should get a degree in?

What culinary school do you suggest I go to? Also what is the best culinary school out there?

What all do I need to consider while in high school if I want to go to a culinary college? Right now I am a junior in high school and I would like to go to a culinary school when I graudate. Does anyone know what I should be doing right now and what's it like to go to a culinary school instead of a regular college, will I not take regular courses at a culinary school? Anything to help me prepare would be awesome.

What's a good culinary school or law school to go to? I really want to go to culinary school or law school but I have no idea where to start. I'm still in high school so I have a while to think about it but I need to narrow down my options. Please help me.

Is culinary school the equivalent to college? Ok I am in highschool and interested in pursueing a career in the culinary arts. Ive always wanted to go to college so I am wondering if the were some culinary schools that are colleges and you get a degree or if you have to go to a college that offers a culinary program or go to college first and then culinary school?

How much experience do you need to go to culinary school? I have taken courses in high school as well as an internship. I cook all the time at home and I can say that it is my life's passion. How much experience is required to go somewhere like Culinary Institute of America??

Is the Columbus Culinary Institute a good school? I want to go to a culinary school in Ohio, preferably in the Columbus area and I wanted to know if it was a good school or if anyone had gone there. If so, what was your experience?

Can a person with only one useable arm go to culinary/cooking school? My cousin had a stroke as a teen and her right arm can only hold things but not let them go and it cannot move. Basically she really has just one useable arm. She really wants to go to culinary school. Would it be possible for her in such a situation? Are there accommodations that could be made? Instruments that could be used to assist etc.? Thank you

Which Culinary School in the USA is worth the money to attend? I want to go to Culinary School and I want to know from graduates which school they went to and why it was the best. I'm having a hard time deciding which school to go to.

Why do people go to Culinary school who are not passionate about cooking? Why do people go to Culinary school who are not passionate about cooking?

Do i need any training if i want to go to a culinary arts school? I want to go, but I don't have any real experience. I'm wondering if i should go to a community college and take a few classes or if i should just apply to a culinary school. Any insight would be amazing!

What is the best way for me to fund culinary school.? I was just looking at options for paying for culinary school. I have looked at alt loans, but didn't know if anyone knew of grants or scholorships. Thank you!

Does any one know if theres any Culinary School/Cooking School in Northam Australia? Me & my family will be leaving for Australia in this coming month of april. I am looking for a Culinary/Cooking school in Northam & how long does it take & how much does it costs? If ever I'll be looking for a cooking school in perth, what is the best but not that expensive cooking school should i go to?

What is the Best Culinary School in America? Also what is the average tuition for culinary schools? I want to be a chef and want to know what some of the best culinary schools are. I've looked at the French Culinary Institute and I like it alot. Is this a good choice? I also wanted to know what the average tuition cost for culinary schools are.

In culinary school do they teach to make mousse? How much do they teach you? Cake, bread, etc.? I know they teach you a lot, but a lot of recipes are from experience as well. Yes, it's easy to learn just by looking on the internet, I know. I am just wondering how much culinary school teaches you. Please elaborate if you can.

what scholarships/grants are out there for culinary school for non traditional student? My husband is 33 and was just accepted to culinary school. We filed bankruptcy just over 2 years ago, and just had a baby 5 months ago. Our finances are improving, but I do not make enough to cover all our expenses plus tuition. We probably will have a hard time getting a loan, even with a cosigner. What other options do we have?

Is Culinary School The Best Choice For Just Learning to Cook? Hey, everyone. I am interested in learning how to cook and I was wondering if a culinary school would be a good choice. I am not trying to become a chef at a restaurant or anything like that. I just want to be able to cook all kinds of great meals for my friends and family. Is there a culinary school that is not too expensive and that is able to work around a job? I would like to work at the same time (not in something related to cooking).

How much does culinary school cost? I enjoy cooking and have experience as a baker, mostly cakes and deserts. I want to take actual classes and possibly get some sort of certification in the culinary arts fields. I know there are a bunch of little private type "colleges" around the United States, but I'd like to hear from people who have actually gone as to the costs. So, anyone who has gone to a culinary arts school, please, how much did it cost you and where did you go?

Job to prepare for culinary school? I'm planning to go to a culinary school after high school, and try to make it as a pastry chef. I'm a junior in high school now, what job should i be looking for in order to prepare for culinary school. Also any further advice into this field is welcome.

when i get out out of culinary school will i make more then if i where to start as a cook in a resturant? im tring to decide if i shouls go to culinary school or business admin.

I am very much interested to enrol in a culinary school in Malaysia. Any suggestions that is affordable & good I am a Filipino Graduating student this March 2008. And my parents are also interested to send me into a culinary school, preferably in KL Malaysia where I can also learn how to cook HALAL foods. Is there a website i can visit and inquire as well? Please give me suggestions. thank you and God bless everyone!

How easy or hard is it to find funding to go to culinary arts school? Is anyone on here? a chef and if you are how did you find the funding to go to culinary school. I want a two year degree in baking and pastry arts.

How long does culinary school take? I am interested in going to a culinary school for baking/pastry, but I was wonder if anyone knew how long it would take to graduate. I have no prior experience in culinary school. Thank you.

Which is the best school for a Culinary arts education in Dallas area? El Centro or Dallas Arts Institute? I am considering a new career as a chef. I would like to be a line cook working on edible art and eventually run my own kitchen. Does anyone knows which is a better culinary school or if there is another one, local, that is better? I am stuck in Dallas, and I know the schools in Houston and Austin are better, but my current career is here. Any information or advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks! I would add that I am planning on moving to New York in about 5 years and want to get started here in Dallas on my chef career. I figure I can start my education and career here and continue on with better education in New York.

The best culinary school in the country? I am going to culinary school after I graduate to be a pastry chef. I really want to go to CIA (Culinary Institute of America) but is it really the best school?

Anybody heard of a good Italian Ice Cream Culinary School? I want to start my own Italian Gelato Ice Cream business someday. I would really like to receive formal training on how to make gelato. Does anybody know of a great culinary school that specializes in this or Italian desserts? A U.S. school would be fine, but somewhere overseas (Europe) would be much better. Short-term or long-term schools would both work for me. I'm not looking into doing the franchise thing. I really want to make it a place of my own. So please, any help about the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

Just starting Culinary school and need knife recommendations? Hello, I am starting culinary school and have to purchase the following knives for class: 10 French Knife 3-4" paring knife vegetable peeler 8" palette knife 14" meat slicer bread knife 6" boning knife 10" semitar butcher knife steel for sharpening I would really appreciate some brand recommendations and also where to purchase those brands. I don't want to spend a ton of money, but if I need to, I will. Thank you!

What is it like to be a chef or go to culinary school? i want to go back to school and culinary school is something i've always wanted to do i just want to make sure its all what it cracked up to be. is it fun is it a lot more then just cooking what does it entail?

I want to go to culinary school to be a chef what do I have to do.? I have found several schools that I am intrested in and I'm just wondering do I have to go to college before culinary school and what is the admission process if anyone knows let me know please. Thank you.

How do I get into culinary school? I am going to be a senior in high school and want to go to culinary school and work in the restaurant business but I wanted to know if: A. How long does it take to gaduate culinary school? B. Can I go straight from High school to culinary School

Does anyone know of a great culinary school in the Chicago area? I am currently searching for a top rated culinary school in the chicago area has anyone gone to a school there or know of any that will help me furthur my career as a pastry chef?

Does anyone have any advice on goin to culinary school right out of high school? I'm a junior in high school now and I'm really interested in going to culinary school. I just want some advice on whether anyone thinks its a good decision or not. If it is a good idea, what are some good schools? Any idea on how much it would be and how long it would take to "graduated"? I'm a junior in high school now and I'm really interested in going to culinary school. I just want some advice on whether anyone thinks its a good decision or not. If it is a good idea, what are some good schools?What courses are required, if any(ex. business, math, etc.) Any idea on how much it would be and how long it would take to "graduate"?

Looking for Culinary School ? I am looking for a culinary school specialize in bread, pastry and cake. Can you guys help me with this ?