Culinary Resources

Becoming a chef takes more than raw talent. It takes training. Learn more about culinary degrees, what you can learn in cooking school, and how to choose the school that's best for you.

Culinary College vs. Cooking School
FAQs About Culinary Schools
Top 10 Qualities of Excellent Culinarians
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Consider your life after culinary school. Where can you work, and how much will you make? Get the inside scoop on these popular culinary careers, including salaries and job outlooks.

Executive Chef
Hospitality Management
Nutritionist
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Costs for culinary school can add up quickly, but paying the bill doesn't have to end your culinary dreams. Learn more about your financial aid options so you can put down the calculator and put on the apron.

Calculate Your College Cost
Culinary Scholarship Guide
Student Loans
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Learn what's hot in (and out) of the kitchen. Find inspiration for your culinary education and chef career here.

Culinary Magic: Creating Food for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Culinary Trend Spot: Butchering
Culinary Trend Spot: Food Trucks
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Culinary Arts Internships

Culinary internships offer invaluable on-the-job-training with a professional chef who can later serve as a mentor and teacher. Read more »

Hospitality School Rankings

As in other educational programs, accreditation is a must for restaurant and hospitality schools. Read more »

Interviews with Restaurant Management Professionals

Check out these interviews to learn more about careers in restaurants -- and the training you'll need -- from those with proven experience. Read more »