• Top Texas Culinary Colleges Programs and Chefs

    Study cooking arts in Texas and you are surrounded on all sides by some of the most maverick food scenes in the country. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and eclectic Austin are just a few of the metro areas offering up a bounty of inventive noshing—exactly the influences with which any aspiring chef should surround him- or herself. Think Texas could be the place to improve your cooking skills and culinary career? You're right.

    Not only does Texas have quality culinary institutes, but cities like Houston and Dallas pride themselves on cuisine that inspires, including award-winning barbecue and bud-busting. Seeking baking programs and pastry classes? Look to Austin to polish your baking skills and dessert preparations. With so many options available in Texas, you'll have plenty of opportunity to train in different culinary areas. Start your chef training by checking out this list of Texas culinary institutes and schools.

    At the top of the school list are a few of the country’s top culinary arts academies: Texas Culinary Academy and the International Culinary Schools at AI in Dallas and in Houston. But there are equally great culinary arts and pastry arts programs beyond these. Search through a few dozen other Texas colleges, universities, community and technical colleges scattered across the state.

    The range of food service industry degrees available in Texas: hospitality management, culinary and pastry arts, chef training, food technology, food sciences, food and nutrition, dietetics, professional cooking, kitchen worker, and restaurant management.

    Good news: the Texas food scene is so vibrant and an eclectic meld of southwestern, southern, Mexican, and traditional American cuisines. It’s all part of your education to experience. Local and regional best of chefs and restaurants, big and small, are critical aspects of your training. In fact some schools even invite guest chefs from the region to demonstrate their best dishes or share industry experienced.

    Local and regional food festivals are perfect concentrations of local food, beverages and culture. Think: chili, barbecue, and top Texas chefs.

    1. Savor Dallas, Dallas
    2. Austin Chocolate Festival, Austin
    3. Grand Wine and Food Affair, Houston

    Chefs careers for graduated student from Texas Culinary Schools:

    Give your resume more career credibility with a student membership in a leading food service industry association.

    1. Research Chefs Association - South Central Region
    2. American Culinary Federation – Austin, El Paso, Houston, Dallas chapters
    3. Texas Restaurant Association
    4. Women Chefs and Restaurateurs

    Organizations like these give you a vehicle for connecting with likeminded students and professionals, network, access private job postings, and participate in national and regional conferences and educational events.

    Chef salaries across Texas vary quite significantly based on experience and location. But education and type of chef job also factor into the mix. Average sous chef salaries within the state range from $39,000 to $49,000 across the major metro areas.

    Top Texas culinary schools and training programs:

    The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute of Dallas is one of 30+ other campuses in the nation delivering one of the most respected culinary programs in the country. The curriculum is sponsored by The Food Network. Degree programs in Dallas: Bachelors Culinary Management, Associates Culinary Arts, Associates Baking and Pastry, Associates Restaurant and Catering Management, and Certificate Art of Cooking.

    The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute of Houston is one of two AI culinary campuses in Texas and one of 30+ in the nation. Sponsored by The Food Network, the AI programs are top-notch. You learn the fundamentals of international cuisines, including classic French and traditional American. Degree programs in Houston: Bachelors Culinary Management, Associates Culinary Arts, Associates Baking and Pastry, Associates Restaurant and Catering Management, and Culinary Skills Diploma.

    Texas Culinary Academy’s Le Cordon Bleu program emulates that developed by the original Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. This highly respected school teaches new chefs the fundamentals of classic French cuisine as well as traditional American culinary skills. Programs of study: Associates Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Certificate Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking, and Certificate Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts.

    Culinary Institute Alain and Marie LeNoitre is one of the most well-respected culinary institutes in the country. This Houston based one-of-a-kind school offers degree programs: Associates Culinary Arts, Associates Baking and Pastry, Cuisine Program Diploma, Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma, and Culinary Arts Diploma.

    Culinary School of Fort Worth is owned and operated by Chef Judie Byrd and programs are designed for student chefs, pros and even serious amateurs.

    Culinary Academy of Austin provides student chefs and profs with a top-notch, private education in culinary arts and pastry arts diploma programs. Texas State Colleges, Community and Technical Colleges Offering Culinary, Restaurant Management and Hospitality Degrees


    1. Abilene Christian University - Abilene - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    2. Austin Community College - Austin - Hospitality Services Management
    3. Texas Culinary Academy - Austin - Culinary Arts, Patisserie & Baking
    4. The University of Texas at Austin - Austin-Foods & Nutrition Studies
    5. Huston Tillotson College - Austin - Hospitality Services Management
    6. Texas Culinary Academy - Austin - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    7. Lamar University Beaumont - Beaumont-Culinary Arts / Rest. Mgt .
    8. Northwood University - Cedar Hill - Hospitality Services Management
    9. Northwood University - Cedar Hill - Hospitality & Recreation Mrktng
    10. Texas A & M University - College Station - Food Sciences and Tech.
    11. Texas A & M University - College Station - Hospitality Services Management
    12. Texas A & M University - College Station - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    13. Del Mar College - Corpus Christi - Food and Beverage/Restaurant Mgmt.
    14. Del Mar College - Corpus Christi - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    15. Del Mar College - Corpus Christi - Waiter/Waitress and Dining Room Manager
    16. Del Mar College - Corpus Christi - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    17. El Centro College -Dallas - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    18. Aims Academy-Carrollton - Culinary Arts
    19. The University of Texas Southwest Med CtrDallas - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    20. El Centro College-Dallas - Baker/Pastry Chef
    21. Aims Academy - Dallas - Bartender/Mixologist
    22. El Centro College - Dallas - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    23. Grayson County College - Denison - Food Sciences and Tech.
    24. University of North Texas - Denton - Hospitality Services Management
    25. Texas WomanS University - Denton - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    26. The University of Texas Pan American - Edinburg - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    27. El Paso Community College - El Paso - Culinary Programs
    28. Tarrant County College - Arlington - Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management
    29. Texas Christian University - Ft Worth-Foods & Nutrition Studies
    30. Galveston College - Galveston - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    31. Aims Academy - Grand Prairie - Bartender/Mixologist
    32. North Harris Montgomery Community College District - Houston - Hospitality Services Management
    33. Houston Community College System - Houston - Hospitality Services Management
    34. University of Houston-University Park - Houston - Hospitality Services Management
    35. University of Houston University Park - Houston - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    36. San Jacinto College - North Campus - Houston - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    37. The University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    38. Texas Southern University - Houston - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    39. Sam Houston State University - Huntsville - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    40. Central Texas College - Killeen - Culinary Mgmt / Hotel Mgmt
    41. Texas A & M University Kingsville - Kingsville - Food and Beverage/Restaurant Mgmt.
    42. Texas A & M International University - Laredo - Hospitality Services Management
    43. Laredo Community College -Laredo - Hospitality Services Management
    44. Texas Tech University - Lubbock - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    45. Texas Tech University - Lubbock - Food Sciences and Tech.
    46. Texas Tech University - Lubbock - Hospitality Services Management
    47. Wiley College - Marshall - Hospitality Services Management
    48. South Texas Community College - Mcallen - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    49. Collin County Community College - Central Park - Mckinney - Hospitality Services Management
    50. Northeast Texas Community College - Mount Pleasant - Culinary Arts & Related Services
    51. Stephen F Austin State University - Nacogdoches - Foods & Nutrition Studies
    52. Stephen F Austin State University - Nacogdoches - Hospitality Services Management
    53. Odessa College - Odessa - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    54. San Jacinto College Campus - Pasadena - Food and Beverage/Restaurant Mgmt.
    55. San Jacinto College Campus - Pasadena - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    56. San Jacinto College Campus - Pasadena - Food and Beverage/Restaurant Mgmt.
    57. San Jacinto College - Central Campus - Pasadena - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    58. Prairie View A & M University - Prairie View-Foods & Nutrition Studies
    59. St Philips College-San Antonio - Arts/Chef Training
    60. St Philips College - San Antonio - Food and Beverage/Restaurant Mgmt.
    61. St Philips College - San Antonio - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    62. Palo Alto College - San Antonio - Sciences and Tech.
    63. The University of Texas at San Antonio -San Antonio-Hospitality Services Management
    64. Southwest Texas State University - San Marcos-Foods & Nutrition Studies
    65. Tarleton State University - Stephenville -Foods & Nutrition Studies
    66. Baylor University - Waco-Foods & Nutrition Studies
    67. Aims Academy - Carrollton - Culinary Arts
    68. Culinary Institute Alain & Marie LeNotre - Houston - Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry
    69. Texas State Technical College -Waco - Arts Associate Degree
    70. The Culinary School of Fort Worth - Fort Worth - Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts
    71. Culinary Academy of Austin - Austin - Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts
    72. Center for Foods of the Americas - San Antonio - Culinary Arts
    73. Alvin Community College - Alvin - Culinary Arts, Culinary Management
    74. Remington College - Garland - Culinary Arts
    From: Chef 2 Chef


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