Culinary school students work in the background of pots simmering on a stove at ICE

Facilities and Technology

A Space for Learning & Innovation

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In January 2018, ICE opened its second campus at 521 East Green Street in Pasadena, California. The new LA campus extends across 38,000 square feet and is situated in the heart of Southern California. 

After 42 years in New York City, the Institute of Culinary Education opened the doors to this second location in Los Angeles - an urban oasis for food and restaurant lovers and without a doubt one of the most exciting food cities in America. We've reimagined our Pasadena space as a center for learning, innovation and creativity, staying true to the vision embodied by our New York flagship.

Address:

521 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 345-6601

Detailed map and directions to ICE's Los Angeles campus. 

Learn more about our Los Angeles Campus

The facilities at the Institute of Culinary Education Los Angeles

Designed for Creativity and Community

ICE Los Angeles campus features 38,000 square feet of educational and administrative space, with seven professionally equipped teaching kitchens. These spacious kitchen classrooms range between 1,500 and 1,800 square feet. The campus also features dedicated academic classrooms and a 2,000-square-foot Learning Resource Center, plus additional tutoring rooms, providing students with community spaces to gather, hear from guest speakers, research and study.

A pastry student and a chef instructor stand in front of industrial deck ovens at ICE

Innovation & Technology

ICE’s Los Angeles facility provides students with access to equipment and technology from recognized food industry brands generating creativity and fostering innovation.

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An Artisanal Approach to Education

Thousands of pounds of fish, poultry, produce, spices and other high quality ingredients pass through ICE’s stewarding department each day. We go beyond the provision of ready-to-use ingredients, recognizing that artisanal production constitutes an essential area of culinary study.

View of the skyline of downtown Los Angeles, photo by Jordan Pulmano via Unsplash

Neighborhood & Transportation

ICE Los Angeles is located just 20 minutes north of downtown LA and within easy walking distance of several bus lines and metro rail stations. The campus is convenient to the 134, 210, 110 and 710 freeways, and offers ample attached, protected and secure parking spaces for students who wish to commute.