The Culinary Institute of America, NY

The CIA is here to bring the joys of the table to you. Our welcoming and knowledgeable chef instructors offer a wide variety of classes for all skill levels. Each one offers you a unique and unforgettable experience. Make plans for your next culinary vacation, hands-on class, tasting, or tour, and come experience CIA excellence. Started in 1946, the CIA has long been recognized as the world’s premier culinary college dedicated to excellence with world-class faculty from around the globe and facilities that are state-of-the-art. So, it was a natural step to bring our expertise to food enthusiasts—like you—who already recognize your passion for the art and craft of food, wine, and spirits. Imagine stepping into the same kitchens where renowned CIA alumni like Amanda Freitag, Michael Symon, Cat Cora, Grant Achatz, and Enrique Olvera first learned everything from proper knife skills to laminating the perfect croissant to the art of building flavor. Now it’s your turn. Take your next culinary adventure with the CIA and choose from a diverse array of culinary programs in a wide-range of formats. Get a taste of what the CIA has to offer at a demo class or a Saturday hands-on event. Or, take a deeper dive into an area that interests you at one of our Boot Camps. They range from 2- to 5-days long and are…well, amazing. It’s the most fun you’ve ever had in a kitchen!