“After researching Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and comparing it to other schools, there were aspects that stood out. I loved the length of the program. It really worked with my schedule and my lifestyle. Also, the farm-to-table aspect was a really big selling point for me, so I was really looking forward to that.”*
Emilee Raney, Culinary Arts Graduate
meet escoffier chef-in-residence
Kristen Kish is the host of Top Chef and Escoffier’s new Chef-in-Residence. Chef Kish will help inspire Escoffier students through a special lecture class, exclusive content, and other engagement activities. About Kristen Kish
Who Was Auguste Escoffier?
“Chef of Kings and King of Chefs”
- Author of 8 books including Le Guide Culinaire
- Developed over 5,000 recipes
- Created the Brigade System
- Our affiliation with the Escoffier Foundation and what it means to our graduates
#2 BEST COLLEGE FOR CULINARY ARTS
The Austin campus is ranked #2 best college for culinary arts in America by Niche 2025
95% OF STUDENTS GOT FINANCIAL AID
95% of Austin students who applied and qualified received some financial assistance in 2022-23*
TOP 10 FOOD CITY
Austin, Texas, is ranked in the Top 10 Best Food Cities in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
*95% of Austin students who entered postsecondary education for the first time received some financial assistance in 2022-23 for those who applied and qualified. College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics.
Austin, Texas Campus Tour
“I feel my experience at the school has truly gotten me on the right path. I feel supported in a way no other school has ever offered. It’s reassuring to know I have a sounding board for my career decisions.”*
Rama Kho, Culinary Arts Graduate
Your Goals, Your Passion, Your Future
Our Mission
To cultivate passion and lifetime careers in food, hospitality and health by offering affordable, accessible and socially minded education and opportunities to learn.
Accreditations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
It is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission-Career Schools and Colleges, and is authorized as an Associate of Applied Science degree–granting institution through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Our programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission.
COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Associations
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
2023-2024 MILITARY FRIENDLY®️ SCHOOL
STATE FOOD SAFETY
The World Association
of Chefs Societies Award
National partnership with ProStart® and FCCLA programs
Jennifer Etzkin, Executive Chef, Corner Restaurant – JW Marriott Austin
Five Great Programs To Start Your Career
Announcing: International Study Opportunities in France
Now Escoffier students can study at the renowned École Ducasse culinary institute in France and graduates can transfer credits towards a bachelor’s degree.
Our Chef Instructors
Escoffier Austin Chef Instructors bring a wealth of experience, passion, and credentials to every course they teach. Each instructor is not only a seasoned professional with years of industry experience, but also a dedicated mentor committed to nurturing the next generation of chefs.
Our Chef Instructors
Escoffier Austin Chef Instructors bring a wealth of experience, passion, and credentials to every course they teach. Each instructor is not only a seasoned professional with years of industry experience, but also a dedicated mentor committed to nurturing the next generation of chefs.
“Attending Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has directly contributed to my success. For me, the chef educators and courses built a foundation of knowledge, confidence and creativity. By working with people who did not attend pastry school, I have found that my experience at the school really did prepare me for my career. Other schools don’t offer students the ability to try different flavor profiles and really work on the presentation aspect and bringing your own personality into it.”*