Culinary Schools in Illinois

The Art Institutes

The Art Institute is considered to be one of the best culinary schools in Illinois. The school is located into two campuses in downtown Chicago.The Art Insitute offers associate degrees in culinary arts, culinary/restaurant management, baking and pastry arts and hospitality management. Students in the culinary program have the opportunity to operate the Backstage Bistro student restaurant.

Diploma, Coursework, Non-Degree - General, Associate, Certificate, Bachelor
Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Culinary/Restaurant Management, Baking & Pastry Arts
Chicago

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America

Le Cordon Bleu is one of the best culinary schools in Illinois. It is located in the city of Chicago and focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of and technical skills needed to be successful in the culinary arts field. The curriculum focuses on North American and European culinary food, methods, traditions, and technology. Le Cordon Bleu offers associate degrees that are designed to be completed in two years or less. The student body varies in age from recent high school graduates to non-traditional students.

Associate, Certificate
Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Chicago

University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix has several campus locations throughout the state of Illinois. University of Phoenix is the largest university in terms of student population and offers students a wide variety of degrees ranging from associate to doctorate level. One of the most popular culinary schools in Illinois, The University of Phoenix teaches students the foundational elements of the culinary field. Students are able to obtain entry level jobs in the culinary field.

Bachelor
BS in Business/Hospitality Management
Schaumburg

Kendall College

Kendall College is one of the top culinary schools in Illinois which offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking. The program boasts 12 commercial kitchens, three restaurants open to the public for lunch and dinner, two demo kitchens, an outdoor bread oven, and specialized kitchens. Students also learn business management and communication skills to help them achieve success. The program focuses on teachings students only the skills needed to be successful.

Associate, Certificate, Bachelor
Associate Degree (Accelerated) Culinary Arts (requires existing BA), Certificate - Baking and Pastry, Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Management, Bachelor's Degree - Culinary Arts, Nutrition Concentration, Associate Degree - Culinary Arts, Certificate - Catering/Personal Chef, Certificate - Professional Cookery, Bachelor's Degree - Culinary Arts, Associate Degree - Baking and Pastry, Bachelor's Degree - Food Service Management Concentration
Chicago

Fox College

Fox College was founded in 1932 and focuses on teaching students specialized skills to help them obtain entry level positions in the workforce. The college is a technical and training school where programs can be completed in well under two year’s time. Fox College is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. One of the most popular culinary schools in Illinois, Fox College offers a hospitality program can be completed in only 16 months.

Diploma
Travel & Hospitality
Bedford Park

Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University has three locations throughout the Chicago area and offers a bachelor’s and associate’s degree in culinary arts. The program focuses on teaching students in a hands-on learning environment where students learn by doing. Many graduates receive positions as line cooks, chefs, sous chefs, managers, and entrepreneurs. Among the most popular culinary schools in Illinois, Robert Morris University offers hands-on training that focuses on practical skills needed in the culinary world.

Bachelor, Associate
Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts
Chicago, Orland Park, Aurora