“I am quite amazed at the staff Escoffier has been able to put together at Boulder [campus]. They are so knowledgeable and have so much experience. They hold the classroom similar to the standards in industry kitchens.”*
Kadie Sardo, Boulder Culinary Arts Student
meet escoffier chef-in-residence
Kristen Kish is the host of Top Chef and Escoffier’s new Chef-in-Residence. Chef Kish will help inspire Escoffier students through a special lecture class, exclusive content, and other engagement activities. About Kristen Kish
Who Was Auguste Escoffier?
“Chef of Kings and King of Chefs”
- Author of 8 books including Le Guide Culinaire
- Developed over 5,000 recipes
- Created the Brigade System
- Our affiliation with the Escoffier Foundation and what it means to our graduates
BEST COLLEGES FOR CULINARY ARTS
Ranked one of the Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America in 2026 by Niche.com
MOST STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
Most Escoffier students use federal financial aid to help pay for culinary school.*
TOP 10 HEALTHIEST CITIES IN AMERICA
Boulder is ranked #8 among the Healthiest Places to Live in America 2025 by Niche.com
*59% of Boulder students who entered postsecondary education for the first time received some financial assistance in 2022-23 for those who applied and qualified. College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics.
Boulder, Colorado Campus Tour
“The cost for Escoffier is substantially less compared to the other schools I researched. As far as the cost, Escoffier was definitely worth it. You can’t put a price tag on knowledge and education.”*
Brent Unruh, Executive Chef at Target Hospitality, Boulder Culinary Arts Graduate
Your Goals, Your Passion, Your Future
Our Mission
To cultivate passion and lifetime careers in culinary, hospitality and health by offering affordable, accessible and socially minded education and opportunities to learn.
Accreditations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).
It is also approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), Division of Private Occupational Schools. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Boulder, CO) has been approved by CDHE to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
The Diploma in Pastry Arts, Diploma in Culinary Arts, and Associate Degree in Culinary Arts (residential only) programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission.
U.S. Department of Education Recognized Agency
Colorado Department of Higher Education
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS
Associations
Escoffier’s Boulder campus, including our online programs, is honored to be recognized as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS
(Boulder Leadership)
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Colorado Restaurant Association
STATE FOOD SAFETY
The World Association of Chefs Societies Award
National partnership with ProStart® and FCCLA programs
Justin Miller, Executive Chef at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Five Great Programs To Start Your Career
Announcing: International Study Opportunities in France
Now Escoffier students can study at the renowned École Ducasse culinary institute in France and graduates can transfer credits towards a bachelor’s degree.
Our Chef Instructors
Escoffier Boulder Chef Instructors are both masters of their craft and passionate educators committed to mentoring the next generation of culinary students. They skillfully combine classical techniques with contemporary culinary trends, providing students with a well-rounded and current education.
Our Chef Instructors
Escoffier Boulder Chef Instructors are both masters of their craft and passionate educators committed to mentoring the next generation of culinary students. They skillfully combine classical techniques with contemporary culinary trends, providing students with a well-rounded and current education.
“[Escoffier] does a really good job of just giving you a really good foundation that you can build off of. I wanted to learn everything and anything I could.”*