Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, CA521 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101-5221
626-345-6601
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is one of the largest and most diverse culinary schools in the world. Founded in 1975, ICE offers award-winning six- to 13-month career training programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Culinary Management and Hospitality Management, as well as professional development courses for culinary professionals and enthusiasts. ICE also offers continuing education for culinary professionals, wine classes for the general public and custom programs for corporate groups.
In 2016, ICE was named the Best Culinary School in America by The Daily Meal and one of the Top 50 Culinary Schools in the World by The World University Rankings.
ICE’s innovative programs are designed to prepare students for successful careers in the culinary industry. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience in ICE’s state-of-the-art kitchens. Students learn from ICE’s accomplished faculty of chef-instructors, many of whom are leaders in the culinary industry, and benefit from the school’s strong industry connections.
ICE graduates are in high demand, with more than 90% of graduates finding jobs in their field within six months of graduation. ICE graduates have gone on to open their own restaurants, work in some of the world’s finest kitchens, start their own food businesses and much more.
ICE is located in New York City, the culinary capital of the world. The school’s two campuses are in the heart of Manhattan, within walking distance of some of the city’s best restaurants, food markets and other culinary attractions.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 299
Type: Private for-profit, less-than 2-year
Main Website: https://www.ice.edu/losangeles
Financial Aid: https://www.ice.edu/losangeles/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid