make the most of your studies

Timing is Everything

The culinary industry is thriving. It is now the biggest employer in the U.S. besides the government. 12.2 million employees—9% of the entire workforce—work in the restaurant industry. It is estimated that the number of employees will rise to 14 million by 2015. Consumers spend 47% of their food dollars dining away from home and half of all adults in the U.S. agree that restaurants are an essential part of their lifestyle.

By choosing The Italian Culinary Academy, you’ve made the right choice at the right time. You’re on your way to getting the skills and credentials you need to have a successful, life-rewarding career.

Big Apple. Big Opportunities.

During your first 10 weeks, you'll be in New York City, at the center of the restaurant industry. Surrounded by the finest the culinary world has to offer— restaurants, food media, food markets... As an aspiring chef, you can draw knowledge from everywhere. So we’ll introduce you to the industry luminaries and visionaries who regularly come to The International Culinary Center. You’ll have access to the extraordinary too, like important trade shows and prestigious culinary awards shows and events. Get ready for a culinary experience designed to provide you with a lifetime of inspiration.

Student Clubs and Events That Turn Up the Heat

Student Clubs at The Italian Culinary Academy provide privileged access to events like discounted dinners at top-tier restaurants, early-morning farmer's markets, and premier wine tastings. Our Supper, Wine, and Forager clubs can enrich your education with new perspectives on the culinary industry and broaden your views on food and cooking, all while exposing you to everything the city has to offer.

Culinary icons like Fabio Trabocchi, Michael White, Marc Vetri, and others make time to demonstrate their personal styles and innovative techniques at the International Culinary Center. And to round out your education, you can participate in demos by our Deans and Master Chefs: Cesare Casella, Jacques Pépin, Alain Sailhac, André Soltner, and Jacques Torres. Seize the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the industry's most inspiring and sought-after chefs, learning the latest and greatest in cooking techniques, trends, and ingredients.

In Italy: Authenticity From Day One

Here's your chance to soak up everything Italy has to offer. Living, studying, and communicating in Italy will forever change how you think about life and food. In the classroom, you'll expand your cooking skills and supplement them with theory, history, and more language studies. Field trips outside of the kitchen will take you to visit regional farms, factories, and vineyards to watch the production of authentic ingredients, following agricultural traditions that are hundreds of years old. The opportunity to learn from the best continues at Alma: Visiting Michelin-rated chefs from each of Italy's 20 regions frequently demonstrate for your class, using preparing ingredients according to unique regional traditions and giving you insight into the interplay between geography and cuisine.

We're With You, Every Step of the Way

Everyone at The Italian Culinary Academy looks forward to helping you make your training and career a success. If you have any questions over the next few weeks, don’t hesitate to call us. We can answer questions you or your family members may have about housing, classes, financial aid, and career opportunities. We’re here to help you take advantage of a great life opportunity!