Louisiana Culinary Institute Blog

Pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts from LCI is a journey that leads to a solid foundation of culinary skills and knowledge. Our degree programs include access to opportunities where you will gain practical experience in professional kitchens and make industry connections.

There are a number of variables and reasons why a student may transfer; and before you consider it, it is important to know what the process entails, and how much of your hard work will accompany you to your new school.

“When I looked into culinary schools I simply typed in ‘best culinary schools’ and I found LCI,” remembers Celli.

LCI offers a range of comprehensive academic support services to ensure that each aspiring chef has the tools and resources needed to thrive during their culinary education and beyond.

Team building exercises and events have proven to be an effective and fun way to bring employees and team members closer together and ultimately enhance organizational performance. Taking a culinary class has some distinct advantages.

The experience of culinary school promotes imagination, proficiency, and a deep comprehension of the science and art involved in baking. It can also offer life-changing opportunities. If you are thinking about applying for culinary school, you may be considering your options for how to pay for your culinary degree.

With a lifelong passion for baking, current LCI student Gracey Roberts was destined to pursue her dreams with a culinary education. “While I was initially scared to pursue my dreams, I’ve known from a pretty young age that this is what I want to do,” says Gracey.

From an early age, Jacob knew that cooking was something for which he had a passion. The creativity and connection that the culinary arts offer has always been an interest. “Rewarding, fun, interesting, and valuable are all words that I would use to describe my experience here at LCI."

A culinary arts degree provides the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to be a successful chef. But where do you begin? As an incoming student at Louisiana Culinary Institute, a few prerequisites go into the application process.