Five Escoffier culinary students in chef whites stand arm in arm on the Boulder campus lawn, mountain foothills behind them
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier
School of Culinary Arts

The largest culinary school brand in the U.S.A.* Pioneer in online culinary education. Nationally-accredited.

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*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

#1

Culinary school
in the world†

0

Students
currently Enrolled*

5

Star Award for
Best Online Schools‡

50+

Countries
Served

0

Campus Locations
+ Online

*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

14 Best Culinary Schools in the World 2026, Cozymeal

America's Best Online Learning Schools 2026, Newsweek

Classic culinary master

Our Heritage

A Legacy of Culinary Excellence

Founded in 2010, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts carries forward the legacy of the French chef regarded as the father of modern haute cuisine — honoring classical technique while redefining how it's taught, from pioneering fully online culinary programs to making accredited culinary education accessible to students across all 50 states.

Global Partnerships

We Partner with Europe's Leading School

Escoffier's partnership with École Ducasse, a renowned culinary school in France, reflects our shared commitment to industry leadership and world-class culinary education.

This collaboration gives Escoffier students the opportunity to continue their studies in an iconic European culinary capital.

France

France

A world-renowned institution dedicated to the art of French culinary excellence and pastry.

Partnered with Leading Industry Names

*Some esteemed employers that have hired Escoffier students

Kirk T. Bachmann
"Our responsibility is to prepare students who combine technical excellence with global fluency… This partnership… provides graduates a direct pathway to advanced study in globally recognized programs."

— Kirk T. Bachmann

Escoffier Boulder Campus President & Provost

Experience Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

A Day in the Life of an Escoffier Student

A Day in the Life of an Escoffier Student

Farm to Table® Experience

Farm to Table® Experience

How Online Culinary School Works

How Online Culinary School Works

Brent Unruh
"I looked at graduation rates, retention rates, and how many people were working in the industry. Escoffier was consistently at the top."*

— Brent Unruh

Boulder Campus Culinary Arts Graduate • Executive Chef at Target Hospitality

*This information may not reflect every student's experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.

The Triumph Advantage

A Global Workforce Model Founded on Education

Designed to support culinary & hospitality professionals and their employers worldwide.

Culinary student learning

Educate

Accredited culinary education that builds kitchen + business skills and career readiness at scale.

Develop

Develop

Structured upskilling and workforce development programs that build retention, leadership, and internal mobility.

Deploy

Targeted recruiting and placement that connects qualified talent to operational needs.

The result is a workforce strategy employers can implement at scale.

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