Culinary Arts Schools in Chicago

by Ron Augustine

Chicago is renowned for its extensive dining options, and part of the reason for that is the training that chefs can gain from the Windy City's culinary arts schools. Students learn every sort of style and taste at these colleges, further perpetuating the fabulous restaurant scene of Chicago.
Kendall College

Kendall College focuses on education, business and hospitality management, and offers hands-on training in culinary arts. Whether a student wishes to become a world-class chef or a successful restaurant manager or owner, Kendall is one of the most prominent names in the food service business. Kendall College 900 N. Branch St Chicago, IL 60622 (866) 667-3344 kendall.edu

Cooking and Hospitality Institute

Located in downtown Chicago, the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC) is a part of a larger chain of schools located across the country known as Le Cordon Bleu. The Chicago branch focuses on pâtisserie, baking and culinary arts. It offers an Associates of Applied Science degree and Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking. CHIC 361 West Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60610 (888) 670-9222 chefs.edu/chicago
Illinois Institute of Art

One of Chicago's finest culinary schools, the culinary arts programs at the Illinois Institute of Art are known for their intensive nature. This school also offers a full educational experience, offering a bachelor's degree in culinary or hospitality management. The Illinois Institute of Art is a school unique to the Chicago area, and thus encourages students from Illinois to attend the school and continue working in the area after graduation. Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago 350 North Orleans Street Chicago, IL 60654-1510 (312) 280-3500 artinstitutes.edu/chicago