Orlando Culinary Schools & Programs

Students in Orlando can choose from a number of programs, including commercial foods and culinary arts, lodging operations, and travel at Mid-Florida Technical Institute. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts offers Le Cordon Bleu programs in culinary arts and patisserie and baking. Another option is Florida Culinary Institute for their programs in culinary arts, international baking and pastry, food & beverage management, culinary nutrition, and culinary management.

Orlando has perhaps one of the most thriving and growing hospitality scenes in the country, and fittingly, it has a progressive job market that makes it attractive to hospitality and culinary professionals. Through 2012, those in the industry will see significant increases in opportunities, including an 18% increase for cooks and a 14% increase for head chefs.


Culinary Schools, Programs & Courses in Orlando
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.


Why Orlando is a Great Place to Study Culinary

Orlando is the top tourist destination in the United States, and one of the most popular cities in the world. With more than 50 million visitors each year, Orlando is home to a busy hospitality and culinary scene – more than 100,000 hotel rooms and nearly 4,000 restaurants are located here. Local restaurateurs credit the high hospitality standards set by the Disney Corporation as setting the bar for the excellent restaurant options throughout the Orlando area.


Other Resources for Culinary Education and Careers in Orlando
  • Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
  • Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Orlando Sentinel Dining Guide
  • Culinary - Employers in Orlando
  • Anaelle & Hugo
  • Kres Chophouse and Lounge
  • Portofino Bay Hotel
  • Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
  • Westin Grand Bohemian

  • Culinary - Internship Opportunities in Orlando
  • Disney World
  • Omni Orlando
  • Peabody Orlando
  • Red Lobster
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