Culinary Arts Program

Culinary and Pastry Arts at The FCI

If you are looking for a culinary arts program that gives you individualized attention, provides hands-on training with master chefs, and the ability to attend classes almost any time you want, day or night, The French Culinary Institute has what you are looking for. Our culinary arts program is ideal for students looking to train for a high-level culinary career quickly. At The FCI, you will find a hands-on Total Immersionsm curriculum that has been developed around the standards of some of the world's most celebrated master chefs.

At The French Culinary Institute, our culinary arts program helps you gain the industry related skills you need to distinguish yourself. For more information on culinary arts at The FCI, visit our Career Culinary Arts Program page.
Why Choose the French Culinary Institute?

What makes our culinary arts program a cut above the rest? From our expert culinary curriculum designed by our renowned faculty of world-famous chefs, to the  low student/teacher ratio  for our career programs, to our newly renovated facilities in New York City (one of the world's top culinary centers), the reasons are almost too many to count. And then there's the fact that our accelerated culinary arts program teaches in just a few months what others can take years to impart. We encourage you to explore our site today to uncover more of the unique benefits of our world-class culinary arts program.

Culinary Arts Program Courses

At The FCI, we offer a variety of Career Courses to meet the needs of all aspiring chefs. Our various culinary arts programs include:

• Classic Culinary Arts Program: This program provides a strong classical culinary background that gives graduates the cooking "backbone" they need to pursue the culinary career of their choice.
• Classic Pastry Arts: This culinary arts program helps students develop the skills needed to make elegant desserts. The FCI helps you understand the precision in making the elements, as well as the art of presenting them beautifully.
• Art of International Bread Baking Program: You will learn the chemistry, as well as the artistry of fine bread baking. This culinary arts program will teach you how changes in the manipulation of the dough, humidity and heat can impact your results. You will also learn to deal on a daily basis with this living organism.

Culinary Arts Program Alternatives

In addition to our career culinary arts program, The FCI also offers a variety of specialty and amateur programs. Incredibly popular among amateurs of all ages, these culinary arts programs are ideal for students who may not be looking to become a professional chef, but are looking to raise their culinary skills and overall knowledge of food and fine wine. Expand your knowledge today with one of our Specialty and Amateur Programs.