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California Culinary School and Culinary Institute Directory

Cooking Schools in California, a Culinary Hub

On the lookout for a California culinary school or institute? You’re in luck! From San Francisco to Pasadena to San Diego, California is a hotbed for culinary education. Learn to become a chef, pastry chef or restaurant manager at some of the top cooking schools in the nation. Master your own culinary style, hone your kitchen skills and launch your culinary career in this cultural powerhouse. Ready to turn your passion for cooking into a job you’ll love?

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Featured California Culinary Schools
 
California Culinary Academy California Culinary Academy
San Francisco - California
  • Baking and Pastry Arts
  • Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management
  • Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
  • More Info
California School of Culinary Arts California School of Culinary Arts
Pasadena - California
  • Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
  • Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking
  • Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management
  • More Info
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
Santa Monica - California
  • Art of Cooking
  • Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • More Info
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Orange County The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Orange County
Santa Ana - California
  • Art of Cooking
  • Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • More Info
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - San Diego The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - San Diego
San Diego - California
  • Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • More Info
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
San Francisco - California
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • More Info
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
San Bernardino - California
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • More Info
University of Phoenix - Sacramento Campus University of Phoenix - Sacramento Campus
Sacramento - California
  • BS in Business/Hospitality Management
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University of Phoenix - Southern California Campus University of Phoenix - Southern California Campus
Diamond Bar - California
  • BS in Business/Hospitality Management
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University of Phoenix - Bay Area Campus University of Phoenix - Bay Area Campus
San Jose - California
  • BS in Business/Hospitality Management
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University of Phoenix - Central Valley Campus University of Phoenix - Central Valley Campus
Bakersfield - California
  • BS in Business/Hospitality Management
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Kitchen Academy - Hollywood Kitchen Academy - Hollywood
Hollywood - California
  • Professional Culinary Arts Diploma in as little as 30 weeks.
  • Accelerated Training System.
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Heald College - Fresno Heald College - Fresno
Fresno - California
Kitchen Academy - Sacramento Kitchen Academy - Sacramento
Sacramento - California
  • Professional Culinary Arts
  • Professional Baking and Pastry Diploma
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The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Sacramento The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Sacramento
Sacramento - California
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
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Central Coast College - Salinas Central Coast College - Salinas
Salinas - California
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale - California
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Arts
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The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes of California - Inland Empire The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes of California - Inland Empire
Inland Empire - California
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culinary/Restaurant Management
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Other California Culinary Schools

School Name City or Town State or Province Country Programs Offered
 
Pacific Union CollegeAngwinCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
Cabrillo CollegeAptosCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfieldCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Baldwin Park Adult SchoolBaldwin ParkCaliforniaUSAKitchen Personnel/Cook Training
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeleyCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
California State University-ChicoChicoCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
Institute of Technology Culinary ArtsClovisCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts, Baking & Pastry
Orange Coast CollegeCosta MesaCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Cypress CollegeAnaheimCaliforniaUSAHotel,Restaurant,Culinary Arts
University of California-DavisDavisCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
University of California-DavisDavisCaliforniaUSAFood Sciences and Tech.
Grossmont CollegeEl CajonCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
San Joaquin Valley CollegeFresnoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Glendale Community CollegeGlendaleCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Glendale Career CollegeGlendaleCaliforniaUSAHospitality & Recreation Mrktng
Loma Linda UniversityLoma LindaCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
Long Beach City CollegeLong BeachCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
California State University-Long BeachLong BeachCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
California State University-Los AngelesLos AngelesCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
Academy Pacific Business and Travel CollegeLos AngelesCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos AngelesCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Pepperdine UniversityMalibuCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
Merced CollegeMercedCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Saddleback CollegeMission ViejoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Modesto Junior CollegeModestoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
American College of BusinessNorth HollywoodCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Cerritos CollegeNorwalkCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Laney CollegeOaklandCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
College of the DesertPalm DesertCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Desert Career CollegePalm SpringsCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Pasadena City CollegePasadenaCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Diablo Valley CollegePleasant HillCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomonaCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomonaCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Chaffey Community CollegeRancho CucamongaCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Shasta CollegeReddingCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
California Motel TrainingRosevilleCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Skills and Business Ed Center-Sacramento City UsdSacramentoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts & Related Services
San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan BernardinoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
California State University-San BernardinoSan BernardinoCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
Travel University InternationalSan DiegoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
ITT Technical InstituteSan DiegoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
San Diego State UniversitySan DiegoCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
San Diego Mesa CollegeSan DiegoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan DiegoCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
U S International UniversitySan DiegoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Califonia School of Culinary ArtsPasadenaCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Golden Gate University-San FranciscoSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
San Francisco State UniversitySan FranciscoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
University of San FranciscoSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
San Francisco State UniversitySan FranciscoCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
California Culinary AcademySan FranciscoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
San Jose State UniversitySan JoseCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
San Jose State UniversitySan JoseCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Center for Employment Training-San Jose-VineSan JoseCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts & Related Services
California Polytechnic State Univ-San Luis ObispoSan Luis ObispoCaliforniaUSAFoods & Nutrition Studies
California Polytechnic State Univ-San Luis ObispoSan Luis ObispoCaliforniaUSAFood Sciences and Tech.
Contra Costa CollegeSan PabloCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Intercoast CollegesSanta AnaCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta BarbaraCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts AA/Cert
Mission CollegeSanta ClaraCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta RosaCaliforniaUSACulinary; Baking; Front House
Simi Valley Adult SchoolSimi ValleyCaliforniaUSAHospitality Services Management
Columbia CollegeSonoraCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
California School of Culinary ArtSouth PasadenaCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
San Joaquin Delta CollegeStocktonCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
Victor Valley CollegeVictorvilleCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts/Chef Training
West Valley Occupational CenterWoodland HillsCaliforniaUSABaker/Pastry Chef
San Diego Culinary InstituteLa MesaCaliforniaUSACulinary /Baking Pastry Arts
City College of San FranciscoSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts and Hospitality Studies
Laguna Culinary Arts Professional SchoolLaguna BeachCaliforniaUSAProfessional Chef Program
Quality College of Culinary CareersFresnoCaliforniaUSAAOS Cert in Culinary Arts
CAJ SKills and Business CenterSacramentoCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts
Institute of Technology Culinary Arts CampusRosevilleCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts, Baking & Pastry
Chef Erics Culinary ClassroomLos AngelesCaliforniaUSAChef I-2-3, Baking, Basics I-2
Living Light Culinary Arts InstituteFort BraggCaliforniaUSAOrganic, Raw, Vegan Cuisine
Lake Tahoe Community CollegeSouth Lake TahoeCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts: Associate degree
Bauman CollegePenngroveCaliforniaUSANatural Chef Training
Kitchen AcademyHollywoodCaliforniaUSAProfessional Culinary Diploma
Culinary Center of MontereyMontereyCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts Program
National Culinary SchoolLa MesaCaliforniaUSACulinary, Bakery,Pastry
The Professional Culinary InstituteCampbellCaliforniaUSACulinary Arts
Chefs, Inc.West Los AngelesCaliforniaUSAPro-Baking, Pro-Chef
Riverside Community CollegeRiversideCaliforniaUSACulinary Academy
American River CollegeSacramentoCaliforniaUSAA.A. Hospitality Mgmt
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