Dallas Culinary Schools & Programs

Students in Dallas can choose from a number of programs, including restaurant and catering management, culinary arts, and the art of cooking at the Art Institute of Dallas. Another option is El Centro College, which offers programs in bakery/pastry and food and hospitality services.

The food service industry in Dallas is forecasted to grow by 24% through 2012, adding 20% more chef positions and 27% more cook positions. The hospitality industry accounts for more than 122,000 jobs, which means that approximately one in 10 people are employed in this industry.


Culinary Schools, Programs & Courses in Dallas
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Dallas is a Great Place to Study Culinary
Dallas is home to headquarters of dozens of restaurant chains. Restaurants find the business climate to be quite receptive, as eating and drinking are capstones of the Dallas social scene. There are more than 5,000 eating and drinking places in Dallas that generate sales exceeding $3.5 million.

Other Resources for Culinary Education and Careers in Dallas
  • Dallas Convention and Visitors’ Bureau – Dining Scene
  • Dallas Dines Out
  • D Magazine
  • Greater Dallas Restaurant Association
  • Hotel Association of Greater Dallas
  • Culinary - Employers in Dallas
    Some of the top restaurants and hotels in the area include:
  • Abacus
  • Aurora Maison de Cuisine
  • Hotel ZaZa
  • Lonesome Dove Bistro
  • Renaissance Dallas

  • Culinary - Internship Opportunities in Dallas
  • Dave & Busters
  • Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas
  • The Mansion on Turtle Creek
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