CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting, and with a network of more than 55,000 strong, there’s never a shortage of highlights!

“I don’t think there is any other culinary school that teaches as much as CIA—from fundamental cooking techniques to how to run a business.” As a young boy growing up in South Korea, Master Sommelier ...

“CIA was and still is the Ivy League of culinary schools, and I always wanted to be taught by the crème de la crème. It opened doors for me in so many ways.” Culinary arts, nutrition, and food science ...

Scott Conant ’92 was also featured on an episode of CBS Saturday Morning’s The Dish, as he brings his new Martone Street line of jarred sauce to homes everywhere. Gregory Gourdet ’00, culinary ...

It’s all about “local” as you use fresh ingredients to create modern American dishes and determine how seasonal availability impacts quality and price. You’ll also learn quick and efficient service, ...

To guide current and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public, this page contains links to helpful information about the Culinary Institute of America as an institution of higher ...

Put everything you’ve learned about baking and pastry and back-of-the-house operations into practice in the college’s super-popular Apple Pie Bakery Café. In Café Operations class, you’ll create ...

Your CIA education is an investment in your future as a food industry professional. It’s important to know how you’re spending every dollar. These online tools will help you get a better idea of how ...

Food criticism is one of the most unique careers in the food and media world. Most of us think of a food critic as a professional writer who dines at restaurants, evaluates the full experience, and ...

It’s all about pride. If you have it in your profession, you will have it in your uniform, no matter what your walk of life. With the chef’s uniform, there is more at stake than just keeping the ...

Opening your own bakery can be a fulfilling way to grow your baking career. However, it requires hard work, financial investment, and entrepreneurial skills. If you’re interested in owning a bakery, ...

What do you think of when someone mentions wanting to be their own boss as a chef? Owning and running your own restaurant? Operating a catering business? Those are some of the more obvious options, ...