Most chefs agree that culinary schools are a great way for people to embark on this career trajectory. Formal training gives you the technical tools that are required to ace this competitive and, ever-changing chaotic industry. Culinary institutes have a lot of clout in the food world, and a degree along with talent can open many doors. The courses they offer cover all aspects of food preparation, cooking, plating, presentation and service. Many institutes also offer unconventional courses on a broad range of topics like food science and nutrition, ingredient quality, seasonality, flavours and textures, plate layout, menu planning, facilities design, cost control, legal education, and management techniques.
Institutes that offer Culinary Arts courses:
International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Multiple Locations
IIHM was the first collegiate program in the country offering students the opportunity to be trained in globally recognised skills and earn an International Degree in Hospitality Management. Currently, the Institute is the largest Hotel School Chain with campuses in Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Goa, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Samarkand.
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The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi
The Institute of hotel management catering and nutrition, Pusa is one of the premier hospitality institutions providing quality courses at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels. The institute is accredited by the Ministry Of Tourism, Government of India.
The institute has also witnessed many international level exposure with respect to chef training programs etc. Following and also with an aim of instilling the concept of sustainability in the future of the country, TRAS (Think Responsible And Act Sustainable) is a program which they adhere to, and have subsequently adopted many eco-friendly measures to conserve natural resources.
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Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, University of Manipal
The Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), a constituent institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers experience and leadership training through its 4-year Bachelor's course in Hotel Management (BHM) program. The institute was the first in India to offer a degree in hospitality (hotel management). Graduates are equally equipped to compete in any service sector arena like retail, banking, service enterprise, cruise liners, service apartments, high-end restaurants, and hospitality mixed-use complexes. A 100 per cent placement on graduation guarantees students a career in the front office, rooms division, food & beverage service, and food production.
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Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Maharashtra
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts offers a three years BSc Culinary Arts program as a non-residential course under the aegis of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is the Chair Professor of this school and has a team of professional chefs who train students. The program is highly interactive and practical-oriented.
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Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management, Ooty
Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management is associated with the Swiss Schools Switzerland, Alagappa University. They offer various courses in different streams like Diploma, Degree, Post-Graduation till Research level. The residential campus offers a conducive atmosphere to live comfortably and to learn better – high academic standards, state-of-the-art teaching methodology, learning sources from domestic and overseas educators and industry leaders, latest learning tools and equipment. The grounds comprise academic squares, hostel rooms, training laboratories, guest rooms, conference halls, faculty loads, training restaurants, computer labs, administrative offices, and a gym.
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International Institute of Culinary Arts (IICA), New Delhi
IICA, New Delhi is the country's first culinary institute to be accredited by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS). The WACS certification gives the students exclusivity, the courses are conducted by experienced chefs who have been hand-picked. Thomas Blanchard, the French chef joined IICA as Corporate Advisor and Chef Faculty. Courses are offered for Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts, Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie and even Hobby Chef courses. The Gurgaon unit of IICA houses Carpediem, an exclusive Cafe and Patisserie along with Chef Needs, retail for kitchen requirements also offers special short courses on cake baking, international cuisine and interestingly, special classes for children.
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