Arizona Culinary Schools and Baking / Pastry Schools
For students looking to escape the colder states, Arizona is the perfect place to attend culinary school. In addition to its natural beauty, Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. The culinary industry in Arizona is no exception.
The state is home to some of the largest universities and college systems in the country, attracting tens of thousands of students. With Arizona’s rich culture and Mexican inspired cuisine, the numerous culinary schools in the state have so much to offer.
Similar to its thriving population, employment in Arizona’s restaurant industry is expected to grow 16.1% by 2021 much faster than the national average.
This will create close to 42,000 new culinary jobs.*
Some famous chefs that operate in Arizona include:
Tim Goodell - Christopher Gross - Michael Mina - Charles Wiley
If you love dry, sunny days and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, you may want to consider going to culinary arts or cooking school in Arizona. Below, you will find a number of great culinary institutions in Arizona. I encourage you to check out these schools below. Also check out the fine hotel management programs offered in the state.
1. When you find a school in the city or town you are interested in going to, click on the link for more information.
2. If the school looks interesting and you want more information including how to get an application, click on the Request Free School Info button, fill out a short form and receive more information directly from the school. No obligations or commitments required.
3. Read my article on How to Choose a Culinary School for what to look for when making this important decision.
* based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau
Phoenix Campus
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Phoenix
Baking & Pastry Programs
Culinary Arts Programs
Culinary Management
Tucson Campus
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Tucson
Culinary Arts
Baking and Pastry
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Culinary Institute - Le Cordon Bleu Program
Culinary Arts
Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Patisserie and Baking
Hospitality & Restaruant Management
Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Culinary Institute - Scottsdale Campus
Culinary Art School
Baking & Pastry School
Restaurant Management School
Other Arizona Culinary Schools & Hotel Management Programs
Central Arizona College - Coolidge, AZ - Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Mangagement
Scottsdale Community College - Scottsdale, AZ - Culinary Arts
Going to School in Arizona: This beautiful and arid state located in the Southwestern United States is one of the four corner states: gaining influence from its many neighbors not just culturally but in culinary style as well. Additionally located on the four corners is The Colorado Plateau, the largest concentration of national parks in one area. One of the most famous, and one that calls Arizona home, is the Grand Canyon.
With many people seeking an alternative to the cold northern climates, Arizona experienced the second largest population growth in the U.S. during the census period of 1990-2000, with a nearly 40% increase. The largest population growth in a county in the U.S. was in Maricopa County between 2000-2010. Scottsdale, in Maricopa County, was listed in the Top 100 of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live in 2010.
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.
Arizona Culinary School & Hotel Management Universities
