Johnson & Wales University : College of Culinary Arts
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College of Culinary Arts

Becoming a great chef is about more than technique: At JWU, it’s about mastering the art — and business — of culinary arts. You'll develop not just your craft, but your creativity, discipline and leadership skills.

img Culinary Plating 1 170x150Where is the industry headed? What are the major trends? How do you keep a kitchen running at full speed?

You’ll learn all this and more by working closely with our expert chef-instructors in real-life labs.

Every day, you’ll hone your skills using commercial-grade equipment in our hands-on kitchens.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply that real-world experience at an internship or study abroad site. Students have worked at such leading companies as America’s Test Kitchen, Marriott International, Per Se, Nobu and Walt Disney World.

Turn your passion into a career at our Providence, North Miami, Denver or Charlotte campuses.

Alum Wins Bon Appétit’s “Best New Restaurant”
Alum Wins Bon Appétit’s “Best New Restaurant”

Dream of a great review in Bon Appétit someday? Sean Brock pushed himself to be the best at JWU. Now the magazine has singled out his restaurant, Husk — and calls Brock “a helluva cook.” read more

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Practical Advice from James Beard Award-Winning Chef Barbara Lynch

How did this acclaimed chef get from the rough South Boston projects where she grew up to overseeing a restaurant empire that includes Bon Appétit fave No. 9 Park? “You can do anything if you follow your passion.” read more