Since 1987, We've Helped Students Fulfill Their Love for Food and Cooking There are many reasons that make Connecticut Culinary Institute (CCI) the premier of culinary schools in Connecticut. First and foremost is our team of people. The instructors and staff at Connecticut Culinary Institute are among the most dedicated, professional, and caring individuals anywhere. As a group, we are committed to the successful education of each student in our culinary arts programs. We are a small, high-quality school; we do not let anyone fall through the cracks. Unlike other culinary schools in Connecticut, you will be taught in small classes, always by a highly qualified instructor, and you will spend the vast majority of your time actually cooking.

Great School. Great Facilities.
The original Connecticut Culinary Institute campus in Farmington is a custom-built, 6,500 square foot facility that integrates four modernized teaching kitchens with the school's restaurant, Café Mise en Place. The Café is open to the public, and our students prepare and serve all the food. Unlike other culinary schools in Connecticut, this allows students to have a true hands-on experience before leaving for their externships. Connecticut Culinary Institute students serve, cook and create for the public's taste buds -- long before graduation.

In 2000, Connecticut Culinary Institute expanded its educational base in culinary arts programs by opening up a branch campus in Suffield, Connecticut -- near the Massachusetts State line. The 56-acre property is located on the Connecticut River, just minutes away from I-91 and Bradley International Airport. The Suffield campus offers many amenities including student housing and has seven modern teaching kitchens.

Externship Programs Get Your Career Cooking Fast.
Our students have fantastic opportunities in the real world. Our certification culinary arts programs include paid externships at numerous prestigious businesses. See a sample listing in the left column.

Crème de la Crème: Career Success.
At Connecticut Culinary Institute, we take pride in our graduates' history of success in the job market. Our accelerated one-year program compares favorably with two- and four-year schools. Connecticut Culinary Institute graduates are well respected and sought after in the industry. And we welcome you to become one of them!  At Connecticut Culinary Institute, we believe that students need a broad foundation in culinary arts programs upon which to build a successful career.

We've built our three professional culinary arts programs to fulfill these needs:

As a Connecticut Culinary Institute student, you will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of both classical and contemporary cuisine, so that you can implement your own personal style when turning your love for cooking into a rewarding career.