Culinary Programs & Cooking Schools in New York City | Institute of Culinary Education

ICE was named the best culinary school by numerous culinary organizations, including the The Daily Meal, and The Best Schools, as well as honored by International Association of Culinary Professionals.

The Institute of Culinary Education has moved to a new home in lower NYC at Brookfield Place.

ICE Alumni are transforming the future of food.

Top Culinary Leaders, Chefs and Restauranteurs such as Mario Batali and Danny Meyer praise ICE.

ICE instructor Stephen Zagor gives a culinary management lecture.

ICE offers students externship experience in top restaurants and food businesses in New York City.

ICE built the nation's first bean-to-bar chocolate lab. Study the chocolate making process from start to finish.

An award-winning school & education

ICE, its faculty, and alumni have all won the industry's top honors. An ICE education puts you in amazing company.

Virtual Tour: our amazing new facility

VIDEO: Experience the future of culinary education. Our new space is designed for creativity, community and innovation.

ICE Alumni: The Future of Food

Our alumni lead the industry—running top kitchens around the globe, winning awards for food media and transforming the future of culinary innovation.

Culinary Leaders Praise ICE

Industry leaders like Mario Batali, Gail Simmons, Danny Meyer, and Daniel Boulud value ICE alumni in their organizations. Learn why.

Explore the Hydroponic Garden

At ICE, we're making "farm-to-classroom" cuisine the standard for culinary education. The garden expands students’ palates and inspires their culinary creativity.

NYC's school for Culinary Business

ICE's eight-month Culinary Management program is the ideal training for aspiring restaurant managers and culinary entrepreneurs.

Externships & Job Placement

ICE externships put you in the job market where you want to be and more than half lead to permanent job offers. Last year, ICE placed students in 292 different establishments!

Study in our Chocolate Lab

Overseen by Creative Director Michael Laiskonis, the lab provides unprecedented opportunities for experimentation, research and development.

Career Training Schools

Learn more about ICE's diploma programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Culinary Management, and Hospitality Management.

ICE Alumni Success

NYTimes praises Little Tong Noodle Shop, owned by chef Simone Tong (Culinary/Management '11).

Recreational Cooking

A feast of new courses at ICE: hundreds of new offerings added for cooking, baking, beverage classes, walking tours and more.

Award Winning Programs

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Award Winning Programs

Alum's First Restaurant Receives 2 Stars

Simone Tong Alum July 2017 News HP

Alum's First Restaurant Receives 2 Stars

Fall Classes Available

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Fall Classes Available

Host Your Event at ICE

Hands-on cooking parties for corporate entertaining, team building, press events, and personal celebrations combine the best of a cocktail party, cooking class, and banquet into a fun experience.

Upcoming Events

August 24, 2017

8/24 - Meet The Culinary Entrepreneurs: Lior Lev Sercarz 10:30 AM
September 14, 2017

9/14 - Meet The Culinary Entrepreneurs: Sylvia Weinstock Cakes 10:30 AM
September 23, 2017

9/23 - CAPS: Sugar Showpieces 8:00 AM
September 24, 2017

9/25 - How To Develop Recipes For Publication 6:00 PM
October 06, 2017

10/6 - First Fridays: Recipes To Reduce Waste 6:00 PM

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ICE News

August 18, 2017

TODAY - Chef Sabrina Sexton Shares 8 Kitchen Tools to Help Avoid Cuts, Burns and Other Disasters August 18, 2017 More
August 17, 2017

Business Insider - Steve Zagor Shares Why Instagram has Changed The Way We Eat August 17, 2017 More
August 16, 2017

ICE Welcomes Bill Telepan as Director of Sustainability August 16, 2017 More
August 03, 2017

EATER - First Fridays at ICE: Mad for Mangalitsa August 03, 2017 More
July 20, 2017

Food52 - James Briscione Shares His Tips and Tricks for the Perfect BLT July 20, 2017 More