If you are considering attending culinary school, you owe it to yourself to research the following culinary schools. The culinary schools on this list are all highly respected in the industry, have a wide range of culinary degrees and training available, and will help you become a top chef, pastry chef or restaurant manager.

Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

The Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts program provides you the opportunity to develop your skills through demonstration followed by hands-on practical application in professionally-equipped kitchen labs. You will be immersed in the culinary/hospitality world, spending significant time in the kitchen applying skills and techniques as dedicated, professional chef-instructors pass on their skills, experience and knowledge.

The Culinary Institute of America

To be a leader in the increasingly complex and ever-changing food service industry, you must be a skilled culinarian, an astute business person, and a creative trendsetter. In the CIA's 38-month Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) program, you will gain extensive experience in the kitchen.

The Art Institutes

The focus of The Art Institute's culinary programs are to prepare you with a broad range of experience and skills. You'll begin by sharpening your fundamental cooking techniques and skills, from basic cuts to managing a menu. From there, you'll explore the world of international cuisines—the traditional classics to the emerging flavors.

Johnson & Wales University

The College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University can turn your passion for the culinary arts into a successful career in one of the world's fastest growing industries. By combining hands-on culinary training with a foundation in the liberal arts, business classes, social responsibility and relevant work experience, Johnson & Wales prepares you for success in today's global economy.

The French Culinary Institute

With The French Culinary Institute's innovative method of training, it takes just 6 months by day, or 9 if you train at night, to learn what would take years to learn at other schools. It's all about personal attention, instant feedback, hands-on repetition, and inspiring reinforcement so that each lesson becomes an instinctive part of your permanent repertoire.

Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts

Keiser University's culinary comprehensive program includes laboratory sessions, academic preparation and hands-on experience focusing on food production, sanitation, nutrition, stock and sauces, dining room management, intro to baking & pastry, storeroom operations, meat cutting, American and French cuisine.

Kendall College

Over the course of seven quarters, you will receive rigorous culinary training, leadership skills and the positive, collaborative attitude needed to excel in the foodservice world. Students hone through this knowledge by practicing them in real-world environments beyond the classroom, including the two Kendall restaurants and through mandatory internships.

If you want to become a top chef, we highly recommend you take a look at all of the schools above. We invite you to watch videos and request free information from these schools to learn more about them at CulinarySchoolFinder.com.