Louisiana Culinary Arts School

Why Choose Louisiana Culinary Institute?

Ranked as the #1 Culinary School in America
Accelerated 16-month Program
Financial-Aid and Scholarships Available
Job placement after graduation in restaurants and resorts around the world
Student Opportunities and Experiences at Disney World, The Masters, and Cannes Film Festival
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Our Advanced Culinary Arts degree program caters to your tastes! At LCI, you’ll learn the fundamentals, classic and contemporary techniques as well as global cuisines. Students work using all five senses, intuition, attention to detail, and pure passion under the direction of our top-notch faculty.

Start your culinary career at our state-of-the-art 40,000 square foot facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

"Hearing the instructor's knowledge is addicting. They believe in their students. I love spending time here working on new sourdough bread. There are so many ways to find joy in the culinary arts.”

Mary Frances Daniel

“I’ve known I’ve wanted to bake ever since I was a kid. My favorite thing about the culinary arts is that there are really no limitations on what you can create, and you never find yourself boxed in.”

Taylor Pickram

“Each instructor has a different style of teaching and it’s always fun to learn from each of them. I also enjoy baking in the kitchen labs so much!"

Jenny Bernard

“You can still push the boundaries. There is always something new to explore and learn. I get bored easily, and there is never a shortage of what you can do or learn; there is always room for growth.”

Zackary Stubbs

“I’m not used to working with every part of the restaurant, so I’ve learned a lot about what each side needs.”

LaJohnda Offord

“One of my favorite things about culinary school is the relationships I’ve developed with the chefs and staff. They are very eager to help you get to where you want to be.”

Maggie Mouton

“I’ve gained a lot of insight on how to operate in the industry. I really enjoy the business aspects that are being taught along with the ‘culinary style math.”

Justin Strickland

“It’s all about seeing empty plates, satisfied stomachs, and smiles on faces. When I can enjoy something that I’ve crafted, it brings me right back to being five years old, cooking with my Mom.”

Neil Bond

READ OUR ALUMNI STORIES

From LCI to Executive Chef: Hayden Guidry's Journey Through Passion, Precision, and Pork Chops

By Charlie Ruffolo • July 2, 2025

A Lafayette native, Hayden moved to Baton Rouge to attend Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI), where a leap of faith turned into a thriving career. Now Executive Chef at Eliza, one of Baton Rouge's beloved modern Creole restaurants, Hayden reflects on how his experience at LCI helped pave the way.

From the Military to a Michelin Star: Chris Mercante’s Alumni Spotlight

By Charlie Ruffolo • December 20, 2024

2022 LCI graduate Chris Mercante has always had a passion for the culinary arts. Working in restaurants since he was 16 years old, pursuing a culinary education was never out of the question.

Tre Veillon Alumni Spotlight: A Passionate Career as a Chef

By Charlie Ruffolo • September 30, 2024

When you spend three years in Hawaii, you learn a lot about food; different types of food, different ways to prepare it, and more. This was the case for Tre Veillon, Louisiana Culinary Institute alumnus and Chef de Cuisine at The Gregory at the Watermark Hotel in Baton Rouge.

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