Get Expert Training in the Art of Health-Centered Cooking

Come to the No. 1 Ranked Culinary School in America.^*

In-Person, Online, Diploma and Degree Programs Available:
To accommodate the growing interest in healthy cooking, sustainable cuisine and food as medicine, ICE is proud to offer students multiple options for obtaining a comprehensive education in the art and technique of health-centered cooking.

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Four Options, One Comprehensive Education

The Institute of Culinary Education offers students four ways to obtain a hands-on health-centered culinary education:

1. Health-Centered Culinary Arts — Diploma Program
Program Type: In-person classes at ICE's New York or Los Angeles campus.
Duration: 8-13 months

2. Online Health-Centered Culinary Arts & Food Operations — Diploma Program
Program Type: Asynchronous online classes.**
Duration: 16 months

3. Associate Degree: Health-Centered Culinary Arts & Management
Program Type: In-person classes at ICE's Los Angeles campus and general education classes online.
Duration: 14 months

4. Associate Degree: Online Health-Centered Culinary Arts & Food Operations
Program Type: Asynchronous online classes.**
Duration: 20 months

While each option appeals to different students for different reasons, all four programs are accredited and focused on the art, theory and technique of cooking for wellness.

Harvest a Health-Forward Future:

ICE's Health-Centered Culinary Arts program provides foundational, professional training in the techniques and art of cooking with a focus on healing cuisine, whole foods and sustainability.
The program promotes a sustainable food system with regard for natural resources and people, while empowering chefs and cooks to lead the conversation about food, wellness and health.
Appeals to a broad spectrum of culinarians, including those focused on plant-forward cuisine and those who work with animal-based proteins.
The curriculum is centered around seven principles for food selection: whole, fresh, seasonal, traditional, balanced, local and delicious.

Plant-Based Students in Teaching Kitchen

Six Reasons You Should Enroll at ICE:

ICE is ranked the "No.1 Culinary School in America"*
In-person and online programs include a hands-on externship to provide real-world experience and networking opportunities.
Our Chef-Instructors come from noteworthy restaurants and food businesses across the state and country.
Our associate degree program includes management training for aspiring restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.
ICE's Career Services team is at your service to help with job placement and career advancement.
ICE has helped more than 20,000 graduates pursue their culinary dreams. You could be next!