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Culinary Schools in San Francisco

Interested in studying culinary arts or baking and pastry arts in San Francisco? Famous for its sourdough bread, San Francisco is an innovative culinary city where residents often opt for Dungeness crab over turkey for Thanksgiving. What’s more, of the thousands of restaurants within the city-wide area, 47 claim coveted Michelin stars. With fresh seafood and produce, nearby Napa Valley wineries, and a large culinary scene, it's no wonder San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area are top choices for students interested in culinary arts. Outside of the city, culinary schools in the Bay Area abound.

Find Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Schools – San Francisco and the Bay Area

Bay Area diners eat out on average 2.8 times per week, the Zagat Survey finds, and as a result, restaurant businesses have a healthy presence in the Bay Area. Regarding chef positions, San Francisco, the Bay Area, and nearby Napa Valley have been singled out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as areas with high employment levels, higher wages, or both.

Culinary veterans attest that gaining experience in the restaurant world is key to a career, but a degree can be of help. For students aiming to attend baking and pastry or culinary school, San Francisco is definitely a city to consider – nearby are also culinary schools in San Jose. Rev up your culinary career by researching the San Francisco culinary schools below.

Additional Resources for Culinary Arts Students on Chef2chef.net
Baking and Pastry Arts Schools in California
Hotel Management Schools in California
Pastry Chef Schools in California

Additional San Francisco Culinary Resources
Michelin-reviewed San Francisco and Bay Area restaurants
The 2012 Zagat Survey on Bay Area eating trends

Check Out These San Francisco Culinary Schools to Get Started!

Note: This list also contains schools that accept culinary students from San Francisco.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Programs:

Culinary Arts (AS)
Baking & Pastry (AS)
Baking & Pastry (D)

Campus Locations:

San Francisco

Sunnyvale

Sacramento

Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

 

Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Programs:

California Culinary Academy - Certificate in Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy - Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts

Campus Locations:

San Francisco

Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Programs:

Master of Science in Service Sector Management (M.S.)

Campus Locations:

Alameda

Other San Francisco, California Culinary Schools