Am I glad that I went to culinary … Am I glad that I went to culinary school? I suppose so. I learned a tremendous amount, but not without plenty of hiccups - mainly from a handful of rude staff - along the way. For the most part, the instructors were good, but there were two who were absolutely atrocious - the reason I chose not to pursue a career in the industry.

This is THE place to study I cannot speak highly enough of the International Culinary Center. My experience there was AMAZING. The Chef-Instructors are so patient and knowledgeable. They are tough and they don't take any crap from you but they are all very positive and encouraging and supportive.You learn techniques which you will employ every day you work in a kitchen. There are there are opportunities to see live demonstrations by important leaders in the food world like Jacques Pepin, Jacques Torres, Ron Ben Israel. There is a wonderful sense of community at ICC. Now that I graduated, I miss it every day and am so grateful for the techniques I learned and the skills I developed at ICC.

The ICC provides an excellent education. As an alumni, I have had nothing but the greatest respect for ICC. The education I received was above and beyond the industry standard. The school even after graduation has continued throught alumni events, continuing education, and job search to meet all my needs.

Pre ICC In 1988 at the age of 30, I left my job in the corporate world to pursue a career in the Culinary Arts. With no previous experience, I was hired by Catherine Alexandrou, owner and chef at Chez Catherine located in Westfield, N.J. At her urging I enrolled into what was then FCI. From day one it was a full immersion of hands on basic French cuisine. The instructors and training were first class, making the transition into the profession simple and enjoyable. Upon graduation, the job network was amazing. My first level instructor got me a job working for a friend of his who was the caterer on a movie set being filmed in N.J. I also went on to work for FCI graduate Sam Cooper(union place, Summit N.J., Peregrines', Atlantic City N.J.), and former instructor Ken Marcotte(Ken Marcotte, Westfield N.J.). With this background, I was able to forge a career in the Seattle area working in diverse cuisines ranging from Pacific Northwest to French and Southern Italian. I can't think of a finer way for anyone interested in the Culinary Arts to start their career.

My first steps in my career ICC is not just a school is a family with is looking after you even when u finish the program. I recommend this culinary program to someone one with is really passion with food. I can tell you that I'm not from America my English it was not perfect but they have so much canines to explain me every questions I ask for . Look to me now😁 I have my own company in 3 years doing private party 🎉 and working for one of the best Jean George's Vegan restaurant. Thank u to all my Chefs thank you ICC