Start your culinary career today in California
If you ever thought about going to culinary arts or cooking school in California, you may want to consider these fine schools listed below. Depending on where you want to go to school and the curriculum you want to study, you will find a good selection.
- When you find a school in the city or town you are interested in going to, click on the link for more information.
- If the school looks interesting and you want even 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.
San Francisco, CA
California Culinary Academy - Le Cordon Bleu Program
Pasadena, CA
California School of Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu Program
Pasadena, CA - Culinary Arts School
Los Angeles, CA
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Los Angeles
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - Orange County
Sacramento, CA
San Bernardino, CA
San Diego, CA
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of San Diego
AS in Baking & Pastry - Associate Degree
Culinary Arts - Associate Degree
Culinary Management - Bachelor Degree
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of San Francisco
Culinary Arts - Associate Degree
Culinary Management - Bachelor Degree
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California- Sunnyvale
Culinary Arts - Associate Degree
Culinary Management - Bachelor Degree
Clovis, CA
Institute of Technology
Modesto, CA
Institute of Technology
Roseville, CA
Institute of Technology
Fresno, CA 
Quality College of Culinary Careers
Food & Beverage Manager - Certificate
Hollywood, CA 
Sacramento, CA
Kitchen Academy
San Jose, CA
Center for Employment Training (CET)
Other California Culinary Schools of Interest
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.
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