California Culinary Schools

California is a hub of the culinary industry and has more than its share of culinary schools.

Paso Robles Culinary Arts Academy

Campus: Paso Robles, California High School and College Degree Program

Built in 1999, the Culinary Arts Academy and its massive kitchen are traditionally buzzing with students, both at the high school and college level, from sun-up to sundown. While enrollment varies from semester to semester, currently there are approximately 50 high school students taking advantage of the program and another 38 college students who attend separate classes, Blackner reported. The PRHS Culinary Arts Academy is a nationally certified educational program under the requirements of the American Culinary Federation and is the fastest growing vocational program in the Santa Lucia Regional Occupational Program, according to the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District’s fact book.

Viking Cooking School California

Walnut Creek, California
Recreational Cooking Classes
The Viking Cooking School is for all skill levels of chefs who want to learn how to cook world class food in the comfort of their homes. All Viking classrooms are equipped with high-performance, professional Viking appliances, cookware and cutlery. Class lengths range from several hours to several weeks and cover everything from pasta classes to backyard grilling classes.

The Viking Cooking School also offers demonstrations, lectures and special events.

California Culinary Academy - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Certificate | Associate's Degree
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking

California School of Culinary Arts - Pasadena

Pasadena, California
Diploma Program | Associate's Degree
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management, Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking

DeVry University - Fremont

Campuses: Fremont (Grad), Irvine, Long Beach (Grad), Pomona (Grad), Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Sherman Oaks (Grad)
MBA
Hospitality Management

Institute of Technology - Clovis

Campuses: Clovis, Modesto, Roseville
Diploma Program
Baking and Pastry Specialist, Culinary Arts

International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California
Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - Santa Ana

Santa Ana, California
Diploma Program | Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Art of Cooking, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Art of Cooking, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - San Diego

San Diego, California
Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Wine, Spirits & Beverage Management

International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale, California
Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of California - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California
Diploma Program | Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree
Art of Cooking, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

Kitchen Academy - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
Diploma Program
Culinary Arts, Professional Baking & Pastry