The Georgia campus of this national institute devoted to the art and science of food offers programs in culinary arts, patisserie and baking, and hospitality and restaurant management. These courses lead to certification or associate's degrees in the field. In addition, students can opt to pursue a bachelor's degree online in culinary management. For those seeking to simply beef up their skills in the kitchen, the college also offers non-professional cooking courses. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts contains its own restaurant, Lumiere, which is completely run by students and is open to the public, allowing for hands-on exposure to the industry.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
1927 Lakeside Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
888-549-8222
chefs.edu/Atlanta
The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Atlanta offers associate degrees in culinary arts, culinary arts with a concentration in baking and pastry, and wine, spirits and beverage management. Bachelor's degrees are available in culinary arts management and food and beverage management. Diplomas can be earned in culinary arts and culinary arts with a focus on baking and pastry. Like Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, the Art Institute is part of a nationwide chain of schools.
The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road N.E.
100 Embassy Row
Atlanta, GA 30328-1635
770-394-8300
artinstitutes.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College offers several culinary arts programs, including an associate of applied science degree, a diploma, and certifications in catering service, assistant food service purchasing agent, culinary arts line cook and prep cook. Those undertaking the associate's degree must follow a liberal arts curriculum, taking classes in mathematics, the humanities and social sciences, in addition to courses relating to the major, including contemporary cuisine, baking principles, American regional cuisine, food service sanitation and safety, food service leadership, garde manger and front of the house services.
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 South Cobb Dr.
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-4545
chattahoocheetech.edu