Any good cooking schools out there for one day? I don’t want to invest more than a few hours or too much money, just expose myself to various cuisines, preparations, etc. Any input? (18 replies, last updated by footballfoodie November 15, 2007)

I’m looking for a week-long French cooking school in Provence— not something for professionals, obviously. I know someone who has done a program like this in Bologna several times— run by two women and catering... (4 replies, last updated by brooklynmonkey January 15, 2006)

Hi fellow chowhounds, So far my cooking school restaurant experience have been limited (Bistro561 & California Sushi Academy) and wondering if you guys know of anymore that’s worth trying in the L.A. area (as well as those... (4 replies, last updated by AquaW June 21, 2006)

there are no shortage of cook positions in this city, and most really do not require anything more then a little experience and demonstrated skill, as the turn over is so high. As for the other cooking school you mentioned, I... (10 replies, last updated by deelicious June 17, 2007)

Next to the School Cafe is Bistro 561, another CSCA training facility, serves lunch and dinner, weekdays only. Price is good, dishes are cooked by students (supervised by their instructor), and the service is always excellent.... (7 replies, last updated by WildSwede March 22, 2006)

I want to study cooking professionally, has any one got any recommendations on uk schools or colleges that are worth applying to. I would like to concentrate on patisserie but also cooking in general. (2 replies, last updated by www.ArrivalsLimited.com March 16, 2007)

Does anyone out there know about the Cook Street Culinary School of fine cooking in Denver? Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. (0 replies, last updated by red or green August 25, 2005)

this would be a great topic for a board i think. members could share their experiences at cooking schools here in the us and importantly their experiences worldwide as i know many people attend schools while visiting foreign... (4 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team July 23, 2006)

here’s a question: what cooking schools do all of you recommend, both for full programs and for more recreational classes? anywhere in the country. i’ve always fantasized about going and want to know the inside scoop. (4 replies, last updated by Marko September 21, 2005)

We would like to attend a cooking class during our trip and would like to know which one is the best. I heard of the New orleans school of cooking and the Cajun Cooking school. Which one has the smaller classes and do you any... (7 replies, last updated by CookingCarl December 1, 2004)

Following a less-than-stellar early brunch at Le Gourmand on Yonge St., my friends and I decided to try to make up for it (and ease our unsated souls) by heading down to Liberty Village to give School a try.... (42 replies, last updated by Ediblethoughts July 27, 2009)

place or even necessarily a sous chef in your first few years out of school- pay them dues! Cooking is hard on your body- take care of yourself- your body and your mind- never stop learning and trying to better your skills every... (53 replies, last updated by lunchbox May 5, 2007)

Do you think its worth it to take a few lessons at a cooking school? For example, a Fine Cooking Technique Course at the instituet of culinary education or any ccourse like that? I mean, have any of you guys who are not in the... (8 replies, last updated by Petitpois March 24, 2005)

Taking my parents to a knife skills class at the Viking Cooking School. Looking for a very nice, interesting place to take my parents too for lunch afterwards. Would like to stay on the cheaper side, and a BYOB would be an added... (9 replies, last updated by waynefoodie February 4, 2007)

School of Cooking while exploring a mall full of art galleries, I was reluctant to jump in and sign up for the following day’s class. Somehow, “Southwestern Barbeque” seemed like tempting fate. But the menu... (1 reply, last updated by Helen MS May 1, 2003)