From knife skills to plate presentation, learn the time-tested techniques (as well as a few modern innovations) that shape the contemporary culinary world. The International Culinary Center's curriculum is hands-on, fast-paced, and designed to maximize our students’ time in the classroom.

Embrace the age-old tradition of charcuterie and learn the techniques to create a delightful array of fine delicacies—cured meats, pâtés, sausages, and prosciutto—all in just three short sessions.

Engage the culinary arts head-on in this intensive program, adapted from the curriculum used to train The International Culinary Center’s career students. Become immersed in the foundations of the chef’s repertoire during 110 intensive hours of study.

Whether you’re a total kitchen neophyte or a confident cook wanting to learn more, our hands-on Essentials of Fine Cooking course will transform your culinary abilities… all in just eight sessions.

Learn to artfully prepare a variety of classic dishes, including dried and fresh pastas, pizza, risotto, and antipasti using authentic Italian cooking techniques and ingredients.

Learn how to execute the essential vegetable cuts, from julienne to chiffonade, with precision and gain the techniques to debone chickens and fillet whole fish.

Learn techniques and recipes to prepare a variety of delicious, authentic Spanish tapas perfect for any occasion.

Imagine a banquet of new colors, aromas, dishes, and flavors on your Thanksgiving table.

In this class you'll get a primer on how to smoke it, dress it, and grill it like a pro, making several American barbecue classics.

Learn cutting-edge cooking techniques, including low-temperature cooking, hydrocolloids, and more to push your kitchen creativity and skills to new heights.

Take a culinary excursion to France, cooking up some of the dishes that have made this cuisine famous.

Demystify sauces, one of the hallmarks of classic French cuisine, with assistance from our expert chef-instructors.

Learn to prepare absolutely authentic fresh Italian pasta—and accompanying sauces—by hand.

Learn to use a variety of spices and herbs to elevate the flavors of food. In just four hours, you'll have the know-how to create complex and deliciously seasoned dishes at home.

If you've ever dreamed of working in a professional kitchen, but been told to “wait until you're older,” your time has finally arrived. We designed this class specifically for young adults, ages 13 and above, who have a desire to learn the fundamentals of fine cooking.