Culinary Institute of Virginia - Turn Your Passion Into A Career

At Culinary Institute of Virginia, conveniently located in Norfolk, Virginia, students with a passion for a career in the culinary arts can make their dreams a reality. Our Culinary Arts program, based on a European model, includes hands-on training with the emphasis on mastering basic professional culinary skills. You can get a degree in the culinary arts field in less than two years!

At Culinary Institute of Virginia, students work alongside professional chef-instructors in kitchens with modern equipment used in the industry. We teach the fundamentals of great cuisine including culinary science, baking, table and beverage service, and kitchen management skills.

Significant growth in the hospitality industry has created a worldwide demand for qualified chefs. At Culinary Institute of Virginia, our students participate in externships throughout their training to gain real-world experience and add to their resumes. We make sure our students are prepared to make the leap to the working world when they graduate.

So why wait? Make your dream of being a chef come true at Culinary Institute of Virginia. Scholarships and financial aid are available for those who qualify. Student housing is also available.

Culinary Institute of Virginia is a division of ECPI College of Technology, which was founded in 1966.

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