Alabama Culinary Schools and Hospitality Management Programs
I have not spent much time in Alabama, but one thing I do know about the state is that there is a lot of good eating to be had. A staple in Southern cuisine, Alabama is known for its pecan pie, fried catfish, sweet potatoes, fried green tomatoes, grits, oysters, corn bread, peaches and of course, warm southern hospitality.
According to The Alabama Tourism Department, "It seems our peaches are the juiciest, tomatoes the reddest, blackberries the plumpest, and catfish the savoriest, of anywhere on God's green Earth."
There are over 167,000 people working in the restaurant and food service industry.*
There is a 15.7% job growth rate expected by 2020, faster than the national average.*
Some notable culinary individuals from Alabama include:
George Washington Carver - Chef Frank Stitt
If you’re thinking about attending culinary arts school, The Culinard Culinary Institute in Birmingham has a top-notch reputation and provides students with a comprehensive culinary education. Alabama is the perfect place to attend culinary school if you find yourself to be a Southern food enthusiast.
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* based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau
Birmingham, AL
Culinard - The Culinary Institute of Virginai College
Culinary Arts, Pastry, Baking and Confectionery Arts
Mobile, AL
Culinard - The Culinary Institute of Virginia College
Culinary Arts, Pastry, Baking and Confectionery Arts
Online
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
Online Culinary Management Program
What Do You Need To Know to Get Into Culinary School?
As the Reluctant Gourmet, I have never been to cooking school, but I keep telling myself it's never too late. The best way for you to learn more about becoming a chef is to visit my new Culinary School Resource Center. Here you will find articles, books, school resources and many other useful resources.
Also, try reading as much as you can about going to cooking school and what it is like to be a professional chef. One book I highly recommend to anyone thinking about culinary school is, The Making of A Chef, by Michael Ruhlman. It will really help you understand what you may be getting yourself into. For a complete list of Books For Cooks.
Alabama Culinary Arts School or Hotel Management Universities
