Culinary Arts Schools in Ohio

Considering an Ohio culinary school? This state has more culinary innovations and traditions going for it than first meets the eye. You probably recognize long-loved popular dishes in Ohio like barbeque, Salisbury steak, beef brisket, pork, pie, and various forms of delicious chili cooked to perfection by Ohio chefs. But Ohio also has local artisan products, wines, and innovative foods that continue to inspire a generation of new chefs. Restaurants’ partnering with local farms for fresh produce is a rising trend throughout the country, and Ohio eateries and bistros are no exception. Iron Chef Michael Symon, after all, hails from Cleveland and continues to create his sizzling fares in home state. The Ohio culinary scene truly has much to offer.

Ohio Culinary Schools and Restaurant Sector

Ohio’s restaurant sector is an important aspect of the state’s economy. Tallying restaurant numbers, the National Restaurant Association reported over 21,000 restaurants in 2009. In 2011, Ohio restaurants were projected to register $16 billion in sales. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported that chefs and head cooks in 2011 earned an average salary of $39,950, making this the highest-earning position for food preparation careers.

Although a degree isn’t required to land a restaurant job, it can help build important skills. A range of degrees in different subject areas, including culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hotel and restaurant management can be found in the culinary schools Ohio has to offer. Check out the list below of culinary schools in Ohio and nearby to start transforming your passion into a culinary career today.

Additional Information on Ohio Culinary Arts
Cleveland Foodie blog on local eats and treats
Our Ohio article on restaurants using local farm produce and non-profit Local Matters on local Ohio food
Food Channel’s biography of Top Chef Micheal Symon
National Restaurant Association statistics on Ohio’s restaurant sector

Browse These Top Ohio Culinary Schools and Institutes!

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

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 ideashelping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Programs:

Culinary Arts (AS)
Culinary Arts (C)
Culinary Arts (AAS)

Campus Locations:

Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

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

Programs:

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago - Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - Diploma in Culinary Arts (Spanish Version)

Campus Locations:

Chicago

Orlando

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Discover how different a school can be at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Earn a degree or certificate in 24 months or less and get started on a career.

Programs:

Hospitality - Restaurant Management
Hospitality Management Administration

Campus Locations:

Oakdale

Find Culinary Schools in Ohio by City

Other Ohio Culinary Schools

School Name	City or Town	Programs Offered
University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center	Ashland	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Ashland University	Ashland	Hospitality Services Management
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus	Bowling Green	Foods & Nutrition Studies
International Arts and Science Institute	Chesterland	Culinary Arts
Midwest Culinary Institute At Cincinnati State Technical and Community College	Cincinnati	Culinary Arts Technology
Professional Bartending Schools of America	Cincinnati	Bartending/Bar Management
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus	Cincinnati	Hospitality Management
Cuyahoga Community College District	Cleveland	Culinary Arts
Bradford School - Columbus	Columbus	Culinary Arts
Columbus Culinary Institute at Bradford School.	Columbus	Culinary Arts
Columbus State Community College	Columbus	Culinary Apprenticeship Major
Ohio State University - Main Campus	Columbus	Food Sciences and Tech.
Sinclair Community College	Dayton	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Lorain County Community College	Elyria	Culinary Arts
Kent State University-Main Campus	Kent	Hospitality Management
Lakeland Community College	Kirtland	Culinary Arts
Hocking Technical College	Nelsonville	Baking
Ursuline College	Pepper Pike	Hospitality Services Management
Tiffin University	Tiffin	Hospitality Services Management
Owens Community College - Toledo Campus	Toledo	Culinary Arts
Central State University	Wilberforce	Hospitality Management
Youngstown State University	Youngstown	Hospitality Services Management
Zane State College	Zanesville	Culinary Arts/Chef Training