The study is by Escoffier.edu, the website of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, who conducted an analysis of 22 major U.S. Austin has the second best culinary school in the country for 2025

The lineage of finely trained chefs can be traced to the disciplined skills and techniques of Auguste Escoffier (1846 – 1935), the legendary French chef known as the visionary patriarch of modern cooking and the namesake of our school.

Learn more about the history and timeline of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. In the tradition of French culinary schools, we prepare our students for exciting, satisfying careers in professional programs based on the methods, principles and systems of Chef Auguste Escoffier.

Culinary School Programs with Professional Training. Our online programs are built for working adults with flexible, one-on-one access to our esteemed Chef Instructors. Or attend one of our campuses in Austin, Texas, or Boulder, Colorado. All of our programs are fast and affordable.*

Applying to the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is fast and easy. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and financial aid is available for those who qualify. Learn more about admissions and financial aid today!

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Curious about applying to online culinary school? Download: How to Enroll in Escoffier: The Essential Guide. See how online culinary school helps students develop the same skills as ground campus students:

Learn more about our different campus locations and chef educators. At Escoffier, you'll learn from a well-balanced curriculum that includes the latest culinary techniques and a solid business foundation. Our supportive chef educators are focused on your success.

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