Arizona Culinary Schools

The state of Arizona has lots to offer, including a number of public and private culinary schools offering a wide variety of culinary arts programs.

by Jane Smallman
jsmallman@cooking-school-search.com
Cooking School Search Columnist

With terrain ranging from deserts to pine forests, Arizona is a state of extremes. In addition, the culinary schools here can offer you a wide range of programs, in a variety of different settings.

Where Can You Go To Culinary School in Arizona?

Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale are all home to one or more culinary schools.

• Phoenix is the biggest city in Arizona and one of the largest in the USA. If you like lots of trendy shops, busy nightlife, top-class restaurants and a rich cultural life, you will find what you want at culinary school here.
• Scottsdale is in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, a lush, diverse, visually and physically stunning landscape. This area is perfect for anyone who is into the outdoors, although attending one of the culinary schools here would enable you to enjoy Scottsdale’s thriving cultural scene too.
• Tucson is Arizona’s second largest city and is located in a 500 square mile valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Attending culinary school here would enable you to enjoy the city’s excellent amenities, including a flourishing arts scene, golf courses, resorts, and even skiing in the winter.

What Programs Do Arizona’s Culinary Schools Have to Offer?

Arizona’s culinary schools include public and private organizations, 2-year, 4-year, and community colleges. Some of the programs on offer at Arizona’s culinary schools include the following:

• Diplomas or Certificate in the Art of Cooking, Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, Cooks Apprentice, Kitchen Helper, Pantry Goods Maker, Baker’s Helper, Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking.
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Tourism, and Golf Management.
• Associate of Occupational Studies Degrees in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management, and Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking.
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Culinary Arts, and Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management.

Sources:

Arizona Guide
US College Search

About the author

Jane Smallman runs a mountain guiding business with her husband.

Posted on October 3, 2006 at 2:39 PM

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