Top Culinary Schools in Washington

Culinary Schools – Baking & Pastry Schools
Hospitality & Restaurant Management Schools in Washington

Looking for a top culinary or hospitality school in Washington? We’ve selected the top culinary and hospitality programs in the state of Washington for your review. Find a campus that interests you, and click on the link for more information.

Named after George Washington, the “Evergreen State” of Washington is home to the urban cities of Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver, in addition to the natural beauty of sites like Mount Ranier, Puget Sound, Mount St. Helens, and numerous wildlife areas. With such a diversity of living environments in one state, it’s no surprise that Washington is home to a well-rounded economy, from Starbucks to agriculture. As such, Washington state is a great place to live if you’re considering a career in the culinary arts or hospitality management.

Attending school for the culinary arts, baking/pastry or hospitality management is a great step forward in your career. Whether you're looking to become a professional chef, or manage a restaurant, you've probably got some questions.

How much is it going to cost? Do I need a high school education? Is there any financial aid available? How do I apply? The best way to get answers to these questions is to contact the school directly by clicking on the links provided. The school's website will answer most of you questions and provide contact information to help you get started.

Is There a Top Culinary, Baking or Hospitality Management School Near You?

There are many good schools in this state offering programs in culinary arts, baking, pastry and hospitality management. The right one for you will depend on many factors including location, programs offered, cost and scholarship availability. You'll find community colleges, both for profit and not for profit schools, big institutions and smaller establishments. The schools listed below are some of my top picks based on accreditation, reputations and student reviews.

MY TOP PICKS FOR WASHINGTON CULINARY SCHOOLS

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Seattle

Seattle Campus – 2323 Elliott Ave. – Seattle, WA 98121

Seattle Central College

The Seattle Culinary Academy programs at Seattle Central College emphasize classical and modern techniques that cover a wide range of cooking styles and will help you develop an appreciation for International cuisine, sustainable food practices and fine dining.

Seattle Campus – 1701 Broadway, Room 2BE2120 Seattle, WA 98122

Olympic College

The program provides in-depth culinary training designed to build careers in restaurants, hotels, caterers, fine bakeries, resorts and institutions offering food services. As the program unfolds, the students will focus on areas of cooking specialty and gain hands-on experience working in the Olympic Café, The Fireside Bistro and at various banquets and catered events.

Olympic College – 1600 Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337-1699