September 2026. CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the ...

Event managers turn an idea for a gathering—whether it’s a wedding, a corporate conference, or a music festival—into a real experience that runs on time and on budget. This can be a great career if ...

Starting a catering business takes a mix of culinary skill, strict legal compliance, and careful business planning. Most operations launch with roughly $10,000 to $50,000 in startup costs, covering ...

Shaynan Garrioch is chief human resources officer at the Culinary Institute of America, overseeing all aspects of human resources across the institution’s domestic and international campuses. Her ...

If you’re a problem solver who loves helping others succeed, then you could be a great restaurant consultant. You’ve probably seen at least one episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, where ...

Napa, CA, October 15, 2026 – Global cuisine experts from around the globe will convene for three days of culinary exploration at the 28th annual Worlds of Flavor International Conference and Festival ...

“This extraordinary group has influenced how we cook, dine, entertain, and experience hospitality, setting new standards for excellence while inspiring generations of culinary professionals to follow ...

The kitchen brigade system—or brigade de cuisine—is the organizational hierarchy that keeps professional kitchens running smoothly. Like a competitive team sport, a well-run kitchen depends on the ...

Food stylists are the professionals who make food look perfect for media and advertising. They work as freelancers or full-time as in-house stylists, crafting and staging dishes for print, video, and ...

The best food stories often begin with a simple dish. In her moving essay for Vittles, Melek Erdal reflects on the comfort, memory, and cultural significance of soup, recounting her journey to CIA’s ...

Christopher Aquilino is vice president of workforce development and industry solutions at the Culinary Institute of America. In this role, he helps shape the future of work, positioning CIA as the ...