Le Cordon Bleu has campuses in Austin and Dallas. Both campuses offer the same basic curriculum and programs. Le Cordon Bleu offers three basic programs: the culinary arts program, the patisserie and baking program, and the hospitality and restaurant management program. All programs focus on a demonstration and hands-on learning philosophy. In the culinary arts program, students learn classical cooking methods, American regional and international cuisine, food science and concepts in baking and pastry. The patisserie and baking program covers artisan bread production, design and creation of chocolate and sugar showpieces, classic European pastry production and fine patisserie. In the hospitality and restaurant management program students explore theoretical and practical management approaches, wine studies, hospitality business law, food and beverage management, and all aspects of managing a restaurant, including the kitchen and dining room environments. To apply, students must submit a complete application form, application fee and proof of high school graduation or equivalent. An admissions interview is also required.
Le Cordon Bleu Austin
3110 Esperanza Crossing Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758
512-837-2665
chefs.edu/Austin
Le Cordon Bleu Dallas
11830 Webb Chapel Road #1200
Dallas, TX 75234
214-647-8500
chefs.edu/Dallas
Campuses for The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes are located in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and Austin. The school uses a building block philosophy that requires students to master basic cooking skills and knowledge before advancing to more specific and technical skills. All campuses offer two main programs: culinary arts and culinary management. The culinary arts program includes foundation skills and techniques, such as basic cuts and managing a menu; studies in South American, African, Middle Eastern, Eastern Europe and Asian cuisines; classical cuisines and techniques; American dishes and indigenous ingredients; specialties in baking and pastry; and garde manger and a la carte. The culinary management program begins with the basic cooking fundamentals of the culinary arts program and proceeds to teach entrepreneurial and managerial skills that include training, leadership, motivation, management, human resources, technology, accounting, marketing and customer relations. Admissions requirements are available from an admissions representative; contact info is available through the school’s website.
The Art Institute of Austin
101 W. Louis Henna Blvd. Suite 100
Austin, TX 78728
512-691-1707
artinstitutes.edu/austin
The Art Institute of Dallas
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75231
214-692-8080
artinstitutes.edu/dallas
The Art Institute of Houston
1900 Yorktown Street
Houston, TX 77056
713-623-2040
artinstitutes.edu/houston
The Art Institute of San Antonio
10000 IH-10 West Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-338-7320
artinstitutes.edu/sanantonio
Located in Austin, Texas, the Culinary Academy of Austin uses small class sizes for more individual instruction. The school offers two main programs: professional culinary arts and pastry arts. The professional culinary arts program consists of five major blocks, with each block taking three months to complete. Students are introduced to a commercial kitchen and commercial recipes, and learn various techniques and skills that are necessary to become a professional chef. The program also requires completion of a 400-hour externship. The pastry arts program prepares chefs for work in the pastry field with 618 hours of pastry and baker training. The program also requires an externship of 120 hours. Admissions requirements for the Culinary Academy of Austin include a high school diploma or GED, registration and tuition fees, CAA admissions application, application essay, goals and evaluation questionnaire, two letters of recommendation, student survey, financial aid interview and personal interview. Although not required, experience in the cooking or food service industry is encouraged.
Culinary Academy of Austin
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
866-552-2433
culinaryacademyofaustin.com