Catering Management – Best Of Colleges

New England Culinary Institute (NECI) in Montpelier

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Small classes, hands-on learning and personal attention — for over 30 years this unique apprenticeship model has been the New England Culinary Institute’s recipe for success. With over fifty faculty members serving a student body of less than 300 students in residence, NECI students receive a level of personal attention and instruction that inspires them throughout their careers.

Since 1980 NECI has grown from seven students in our first graduating class to an accomplished group of nearly 4,000 alumni. Throughout this time our commitment to small classes and intense real-life experience in a caring and personal community has never changed. Our unique and rewarding education is defined by students working side by side with skilled, dedicated chef-instructors.

The mission of New England Culinary Institute is to be the recognized leader in delivering hands-on, standards-based education for the food and beverage industry.

New England Culinary Institute is dedicated to providing a high quality, student-centered, and career-focused education, which is grounded in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management. By actively participating in NECI’s reality-based curriculum, engaging with working food and beverage operations, and completing extensive internships, students are prepared for professional advancement in a dynamic world. Through NECI’s varied learning methodologies, students develop a broad range of skills and the flexibility that will help them adapt to the diverse opportunities in a quickly-evolving food and beverage industry. Toward that end, NECI embraces four Cornerstones of Distinction: small classes that promote active learning; strong reliance on learning by doing and real-life experience; an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning that supports NECI’s concept of the educated person; and a focus on promoting excellence in professional conduct and ethics.

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Center for Foods of the Americas in San Antonio

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As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan. CIA-led conferences, invitational retreats, collaboratives, annual reports, and digital media help foodservice professionals guide the next wave of change crucial to the industry. Many leading companies and organizations—Google, PepsiCo, and Unilever to name just a few—turn to CIA Consulting for business solutions and custom continuing education programs for food professionals. And the college’s exclusive, supportive network of 50,000+ alumni leads every segment of the food world and often looks to hire fellow grads.

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Culinary Institute of Alain & Marie Lenotre in Houston

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Founded in 1998 by third generation French Chef Alain Lenôtre and Marie Lenôtre, the Culinary Institute Lenotres’ philosophy is tradition, quality and respect. It is the only culinary Institute in the U.S. run by French natives. Academics at the school include four diploma programs and three associate degree programs with the option of specialty electives such as Hotel, Hospitality and Restaurant Management or Sommelier. The cooking school also recently opened a new Lenotre Sommelier Certificate for non-degree seekers. The fame of the Culinary Institute Lenotre grew from the success of its intensive hands-on training, small class size, and classic and innovative teaching from internationally experienced chef-instructors. The culinary school has five starts a year and schedules are adaptable to each student’s needs. For example, evening classes are offered to students who may work during the day. Students who complete a FAFSA may be eligible to receive financial aid through federal grants and loans as well as through institutional scholarships based on merit and need. CIL also provides free language classes for International Students. The Houston culinary school offers unique fast-paced courses. In as little as 50 weeks, students will receive the training necessary for a Culinary Arts Diploma, while those seeking an associate’s of applied science degree in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts can complete their studies in just 60 weeks. It also has great on campus features such as an on-site gourmet restaurant using classical French techniques, Le Bistro allows the students to showcase their new found abilities, while using primarily Texas grown and locally sustainable goods.

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