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Le Cordon Bleu combines classical French techniques with innovative American technology and we are proud to offer the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programs to our students. Through these dynamic programs, students have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for their future. Since 1981, we have been helping professionals cultivate their culinary skills and have prepared others for their initial journey into the world of fine cuisine.

The outstanding Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programs are created for students who are career-oriented and ready to taste success. We are proud of the innovative environment we have created as it focuses on a student's educational and personal development. In this dynamic environment, students not only receive the basic cooking skills that are required of any chef, they are given the tools to create original new recipes and techniques of their own. Plus, in each program, students have the opportunity to gain the essential business knowledge they need to be successful in this competitive field.

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11400 Burnet Road, Suite 2100
Austin, TX 78758

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The Le Cordon Bleu College ofCulinary Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate degrees.

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Le Cordon Bleu combines classical French techniques with innovative American technology and we are proud to offer the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programs to our students. Through these dynamic programs, students have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for their future. Since 1981, we have been helping professionals cultivate their culinary skills and have prepared others for their initial journey into the world of fine cuisine. The outstanding Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programs are created for students who are career-oriented and ready to taste success. We are proud of the innovative environment we have created as it focuses on a student's educational and personal development. In this dynamic environment, students not only receive the basic cooking skills that are required of any chef, they are given the tools to create original new recipes and techniques of their own. Plus, in each program, students have the opportunity to gain the essential business knowledge they need to be successful in this competitive field. 11400 Burnet Road, Suite 2100 Austin, TX 78758

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Why Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin

Your Top Ten Reasons to Attend Le Cordon Bleu

1) An internationally recognized name for quality culinary education. We offer Le Cordon Bleu Programs in Culinary Arts and P�¢tisserie & Baking. Students have the opportunity to graduate with a documented portfolio of skills mastery and receive the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Diplome.

2) Competency-Based Training in Culinary Fundamentals.
At TCA, students can receive hands-on, competency-based training that stresses fundamental cooking methodologies. Our Le Cordon Bleu Programs combine classical French techniques with modern American technology and end with a practical structured externship in a property related to the student's career path. An externship coordinator works with properties and helps students set up externships.

3) Experienced Instructors.
Committed professionals combine lecture, demonstrations, and practical training to pass their knowledge and experience on to our students. Many of our instructors are seasoned professional chefs who actively work in the field, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.

4) Dedicated Staff
From the beginning of the enrollment process through your graduation day, TCA staff and faculty are here to help. Open labs with instructors, on-campus scholarship opportunities, and instructor-led tutoring sessions are just some of the ways TCA invests in its students' success.

5) Campus Facilities
Along with industry-current equipment and labs, TCA's custom-designed campus includes classrooms, a demonstration kitchen, student resource areas, administration offices, and a retail store. Parking is available for students, visitors, and staff members.

6) On-Site, Student-Run Restaurants
As a key ingredient in our students' culinary education, TCA boasts two on-site, student-run restaurants: Ventana, a fine-dining establishment open to the public, and the Bleu River Grille, a bistro-style restaurant. During the Restaurant Practical, students put their newly acquired culinary skills training to the test, spending time on the hot line, on the pastry and cold line, at the prep station, and in the dining room.

7) Career Services
Our dedicated Career Services staff helps students with resume writing, interviewing skills, and networking techniques and assists students and graduates alike in locating career opportunities. TCA maintains relationships with a wide range of contacts in the culinary arts and uses them to provide career opportunities for students.

8) Austin, Texas
Nicknamed "The Live Music Capital of the World," and one of the country's premier college towns, Austin is an ideal place to go to school. It offers a myriad of restaurants, galleries, museums, and theaters as well as nearby outdoor-recreational opportunities.

9) Campus Life
TCA takes pride in its extracurricular activities. Students can participate in chef competitions, chili cook-offs, a gingerbread benefit, and an annual pumpkin-carving contest, and they're encouraged to join the student government, where they can actively shape the future of TCA.

10) An Opportunity to Fulfill Your Dreams
The staff and faculty of Le Cordon Bleu are here to help you achieve your goals. The family feel and customer service-oriented members of our team are all here to help you make your dreams of working in the culinary or hospitality industry come true.

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The Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science Degree Program at Texas Culinary Academy is designed to combine demonstration classes and hands-on, practical courses in professionally equipped, contemporary kitchens. As part of the program, students can learn classical cooking methods and the qualitative aspects of food preparation, including nutrition and sanitation. Plus, under the guidance of our executive chefs, students are encouraged to explore their own style and creativity. All of our programs include a general education component that can provide solid academic foundation for our student's career and personal growth.

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In our Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking Program at TCA, the core culinary curriculum is based on the hands-on teaching of patisserie and baking skills. Our experienced instructors can expose students to a variety of styles that will help them to develop their own culinary style. Encompassing the range of baking and pastry techniques, from old-world classics to the newest innovations in the field, our program allows you to cultivate your skills to meet the high demand.

Graduates of the Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie & Baking Program are qualified to work in entry-level positions as patisserie chefs in prominent restaurants or catering companies. We are waiting to welcome you into Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking Arts program at TCA!

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