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Welcome to The Culinary Institute of America.
The Culinary Institute of America offers a wide selection of extension courses
for both personal and professional growth. Taught by experts in their fields, the
courses provide practical, "hands-on" experience. And, best of all, anyone can afford
them. Take a look through our on-line catalog for courses that interest you.
Then, register for the courses you want right now using this web site!
Programs for Food Enthusiasts at The Culinary Institute of America
So, you want to learn to cook? I mean really cook…
Cook at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where our chef-instructors
will share their secrets in a wide variety of programs for food enthusiasts and
anyone contemplating a career change to the foodservice industry.
All courses are held in the kitchens, bakeshops, and dining rooms of our beautiful
Hudson Valley campus in Hyde Park, NY or at the CIA at Greystone, our branch campus
in the splendor of the Napa Valley wine country in St. Helena, CA.
From ages eight to eighty, we have a course that will suit your culinary background
and experience. Sit back and relax and enjoy one of our demonstration courses, work
side-by-side with our chef instructors in hands-on courses, or enroll in one of
our intensive week-long CIA Boot Camps, Career Discovery programs, or Greystone
Wine classes.
Hyde Park campus offerings:
- Programs for Kids
- Demonstration Courses
- Hands-on Courses
- Boot Camp Programs
Greystone campus offerings:
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Career Discovery Programs
- Wine Programs
Programs for Kids: Do you have a budding Culinarian in "the house"?
Kids always want to help in the kitchen, so take your child's passion for food
a step further and enroll them in one of our culinary programs. Your eager junior
chefs will learn basic cooking skills which they can apply to various treats and
entrees at home.
Demonstration Courses: Gain the knowledge
and skills to prepare foods at home or learn the fundamentals of the foodservice
industry.
Sit back and watch our chef-instructors as they demonstrate some of the latest
culinary trends or give you tips and information on publishing, catering, and
foodservice operation.
Hands-on Courses: Get into the kitchens with
our chef-instructors and enjoy a hands-on exploration of the culinary world. From
the basics to the advanced, we offer a variety of programs that appeal to both
beginners and home-cook experts alike.
Our programs can add some variety to your hors-d'oeuvres and appetizers. Assist
in your discovery of some of the great recipes of the world or help you lend a
hand when you are trying to marry your food with your libations. And, let's not
forget about dessert…the grand finale of the meal - our courses take you
from start to finish and everything in between.
Boot Camp Programs: Discover fresh ideas,
develop new culinary skills and have fun in the kitchen, with the CIA as your
training ground, you'll prepare to conquer the culinary world as you master new
skills and techniques. Our chef-instructors will provide you with the ammunition
needed to get your culinary and baking skills on target.
Cooking Demonstrations: Join us in the Debaun
Theatre at Greystone for one-hour live cooking demonstration and tastings. Recipes
are chosen by our CIA demonstration chef and often reflect the seasonal flavors
of the wine country and products at their peak in the market.
Career Discovery Programs: Do you love Cooking
and Baking? If your answer is yes, then why not spend a few days doing something
that could change your life! Let the CIA introduce you to the exciting foodservice
and hospitality industry, where the possibilities are endless! Enroll in the CIA's
Career Discovery for Adults get a taste of what it's like to be a student at the
CIA.
Wine Programs: At the CIA at Greystone you're
surrounded by the spirit and history of wine. You'll learn from the best-our faculty
and visiting instructors have a broad base of industry experience and knowledge
of wines that you simply won't find anywhere else…join us for an experience
you'll savor and long remember.
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