In just six to 12 months, a life change can happen — that's how long it takes to launch a culinary career at the Institute of Culinary Education.
Our award-winning programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, and Restaurant & Culinary Management have launched more than 14,000 culinary careers across the country, in every facet of the food and hospitality industries. With 38,000 square feet of professional facilities in Los Angeles, our goal is to help you find your culinary voice.
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Our entire staff here at ICE is dedicated — to you. Your growth as an individual and a culinary professional is the measure of our success. Whether you’re interested in the culinary arts, baking and pastry, or restaurant management, our diverse, multifaceted programs at ICE will help you reach your goals. It's no wonder that 93% of alumni say they would recommend an ICE education to students interested in culinary careers. [1]
The culinary world agrees: Los Angeles is the most exciting food city in America right now. With the opening of ICE Los Angeles in the historic Playhouse District of Pasadena, California, we’re excited to hang our toque in the City of Angels. From Michelin-starred restaurants to delicious cheap eats, Los Angeles does it all, and does it well — really well — and leading chefs and restaurateurs know, respect and hire graduates of our school. Our award-winning diploma programs provide you with diverse course work, hands-on learning, externships, job placement assistance, electives and extracurricular options, creating a program that is tailored to your passions.
ICE students have the opportunity to study in Los Angeles — arguably the most exciting food city in the U.S. and an ideal market to launch your culinary career, a process we facilitate through ICE externships. In the culinary world, it’s all about who you know, and we have a strong network of award-winning restaurants, chefs and alumni to ensure your ongoing success. ICE alumni and instructors have won national, regional and local awards and have gained recognition from organizations including the James Beard Foundation, Food & Wine Magazine, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs, the American Culinary Federation and the IACP.
Your culinary aspirations may lead to managing, owning or starting a business. ICE offers the chance to earn not only a culinary school or baking and pastry school diploma, but also the unique opportunity to double major in Restaurant & Culinary Management, gaining two diplomas and the essential entrepreneurial skills you need to succeed. Moreover, our programs are designed to accommodate your motivation, providing tuition incentives for double majors.
