Culinary and Pastry Arts

In our renowned Culinary and Pastry Arts program at El Centro (formerly known as the Food and Hospitality Institute), you'll train alongside experienced professionals, develop dynamic skills and build strong industry connections — all at a fraction of the cost of for-profit culinary schools.

Are you interested in a career in culinary, pastry and hospitality?

Our program provides training through classroom instruction and hands-on participation in Culinary and Pastry Arts. Students get real world experience each semester preparing complete three-course meal services that are open to the public.

Learn specific information about our two locations.