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Find culinary inspiration and helpful career information on topics such as cooking with chocolate, French and Greek cuisine, the life of a Chef, and what to expect in culinary school.
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Does your sweet tooth lead you straight to your oven? Read how to avoid the pitfalls of cheese cake, bake creative cookies, use fresh fruits in baking, and more.
Catering and Restaurant Management
If you've ever prepared a Thanksgiving dinner, you know that cooking for a group takes planning and skill. Learn more about the art of catering and restaurant management, including specialized catering such as chocolates or high tea and how to prepare for a restaurant career.
Culinary Schools in the United States
With culinary schools in all 50 states and additional culinary education available online, you don't need to relocate unless you want to. Each state has its own special mixture of culture, cuisine, and locally grown agriculture that inspires the chefs and students who work and live there. If you're passionate about Maine lobster dishes, California cuisine, or any dish or state in between, you'll find a culinary school that is where you are or where you'd like to be.
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Virginia Is for Cooks, Too!


Virginia is an ideal place for aspiring chefs. While rich in both early American history and natural beauty, Virginia takes special pride in its strong culinary tradition. Coastal favorites such as oysters and clams combine with local wines and produce to create a rich culinary environment.

Virginia Culinary Arts Opportunities

Develop your passion for the culinary arts while attending one of Virginia's culinary schools. Catering, restaurant management or hotel management degree programs can lead to a rewarding career. Whether your focus is baking/pastry, ethnic foods, nutrition, wine, food safety, or management, Virginia culinary schools can help you acquire the knowledge, techniques, and business skills necessary to succeed.

Employment Outlook for Virginia Chefs

Choosing Virginia to begin your culinary career can be a smart business decision. With a cost of living about 5 percent below the national average, Virginia can be a great place to live and work. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists about 288,640 Virginia residents in the food preparation and serving business. Virginia boasts a number of bustling urban centers, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. These larger locales can offer promising job opportunities for those seeking employment as chefs, head cooks, or restaurant managers. According to the BLS, Virginia chefs and head cooks had an average annual income of $46,350, in 2007.