Philadelphia Culinary Schools & Programs

Students in Philadelphia can choose from a variety of programs, including culinary arts and hospitality management at Drexel University Goodwin College of Professional Studies. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College offers programs in culinary arts, pastry arts, hotel management, and restaurant management, while students can also study hospitality and tourism management at Lehigh Valley College.

The restaurant industry in Philadelphia is booming, and while the job outlook for the city predicts only slight growth for chefs and cooks, there looks to be no stopping the incredible pace of development here.


Culinary Schools, Programs & Courses in Philadelphia
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Philadelphia is a Great Place to Study Culinary

The culinary scene in Philadelphia is emerging from New York City's shadow and quickly becoming known for its abundance of fine dining, celebrity chefs, and independent restaurants. Chefs and other food lovers are attracted to the city's history, free spirit, and plethora of working markets. While Philadelphia is most famous for its cheese steaks, it offers residents and visitors a rich and broad culinary and hospitality industry that has captured the nation's attention.


Other Resources for Culinary Education and Careers in Philadelphia
  • Delaware Valley Chefs' Association – Philadelphia Chapter
  • Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
  • Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Philadelphia Dining and Restaurant Guide
  • Philadelphia Restaurateur
  • Culinary - Employers in Philadelphia
  • Fountain Restaurant at the Four Seasons
  • Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
  • Omni Hotel at Independence Park
  • Rittenhouse Hotel
  • Striped Bass
  • Vetri Ristorante

  • Culinary - Internship Opportunities in Philadelphia
  • Deux Cheminees
  • Le Bec-Fin
  • Skytop Lodge
  • Split Rock Resort
  • Woodloch Pines
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