About Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis

Situated on the Mississippi River, the Gateway City offers students at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis an exciting, vibrant place to live and study. Draw inspiration for your culinary arts studies from hundreds of restaurants drawing on cuisines from around the world, or take in any of St. Louis's many cultural attractions-from jazz to professional sports to art galleries. St. Louis's unique neighborhoods offer charm, as well as shopping and entertainment opportunities galore. And for those with a passion for American history, St. Louis offers connections to the past, including the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Our culinary programs are designed to help students pursue their passions and prepare them for professional opportunities in the culinary arts, pâtisserie and baking, and hospitality industries.

Each student undertakes a comprehensive, challenging education in classic culinary techniques combined with modern innovations and the latest in global cuisine. They learn through demonstration by chef instructors followed by hands-on, practical application. Le Cordon Bleu programs includes important theoretical concepts and industry-relevant general education courses.

Programs of Study at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis

Drawing upon over a 100-year heritage of culinary excellence, Le Cordon Bleu represents classic culinary techniques with modern innovations and the latest in global cuisine. Le Cordon Bleu provides a creative and supportive community where passionate individuals can immerse themselves in the culinary world. At the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis, students work hands-on alongside experienced chef instructors and are taught the skills necessary to pursue professional career opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

In the time-honored traditions of Le Cordon Bleu, the culinary arts program provides students the opportunity to develop their skills through demonstration followed by hands-on practical application in professionally-equipped kitchen labs.

As part of this dynamic environment, students are immersed in the culinary and hospitality world, spending a significant time in the kitchen applying skills and techniques. They are taught classical cooking methods, American regional and international cuisine, food science, and concepts in baking and pastry. Students find themselves immersed in stimulating, nurturing environments where dedicated, professional chef-instructors pass on their skills, experience and knowledge.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis offers the following programs:

• Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking

For those whose culinary passions involve the pâtisserie and baking arts, the Le Cordon Bleu program can provide a winning recipe of intensive, practical and comprehensive training and education. This professional program covers an array of proficiencies in pâtisserie and baking skills including artisan bread production; design and creation of chocolate/sugar showpieces; classic European pastry production; fine pâtisserie and more. Students are also exposed to the different styles and experiences of our chef-instructors who encourage each student to explore and develop his or her own distinct style and creativity.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis offers the following programs:

• Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking