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.
Culinary Schools in the United States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Washington DC
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Featured Schools
The Culinary Institute of America can prepare you for an exciting career in foodservice.
- Hyde Park
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts Management
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
- Charlotte
- Arlington
- Virginia Beach
- Durham
- Culinary Arts (D)
- Culinary Arts (AA)
Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.
- Scottsdale
- Orlando
- Hollywood
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale - Certificate in Culinary Arts
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - 12 Month Certificate in Culinary Arts
Turn your passion for food into a career at the Culinary Institute of Virginia.
- Norfolk
- Culinary Arts
- Food Service Management
Earn Your Diploma from Home!
- Online
- Cooking and Catering
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.
- Online
- Caterer
- Hotel/Restaurant Management
Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.
- Online
- Hotel/Restaurant Management
