Louisiana Culinary Institute

Louisiana Culinary Institute Louisiana Culinary Institute is the Premier Culinary School of the South. We have two starting semesters per year (Spring and Fall).

The Louisiana Culinary Institute is licensed by the State of Louisiana Board of Regents, is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), is a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA), and is a member of the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Graduates are awarded an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts with concentrations in Advanced Culinary Arts

or Advanced Baking and Pastry. Depending upon concentration choice, students are eligible for certification with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ManageFirst Program in ServSafe® Food Safety and Sanitation, Customer Service, Controlling Foodservice Costs, Inventory and Purchasing and Hospitality and Restaurant Management. Financing and Student Aid are available to students who qualify. LCI takes great pride in the quality of the student over the quantity. With three starts per year and only 16 spots for Advanced Baking and Pastry and approx 30 spots for Advanced Culinary Arts, LCI has a healthy waiting list of applicants. Graduates are awarded an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts with concentrations in Advanced Culinary Arts or Advanced Baking and Pastry and are eligible for certification with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ManageFirst Program in ServSafe® Food Safety and Sanitation, Customer Service, and Controlling Foodservice Costs. LCI has ACF certified Chef Instructors and is an official ACF testing facility.

Every board tells a story.From selecting quality ingredients to balancing flavor, texture and presentation, our students...
08/31/2026

Every board tells a story.

From selecting quality ingredients to balancing flavor, texture and presentation, our students learn that great charcuterie is both an art and a skill. Hands-on training helps prepare them for success in every kitchen.

Your future in food starts in the kitchen. 👩‍🍳 From building foundational skills to creating dishes you are proud to ser...
08/29/2026

Your future in food starts in the kitchen. 👩‍🍳 From building foundational skills to creating dishes you are proud to serve, Louisiana Culinary Institute offers the hands-on training needed to turn your passion into a career.

Ready to get cooking? Learn more about LCI’s culinary programs today.

08/24/2026

Every class brings a new opportunity to learn, create and grow. 👨‍🍳

From hands-on kitchen training to classroom instruction, Louisiana Culinary Institute students build practical skills across a variety of learning environments, all designed to prepare them for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries.

See what it is like to learn at LCI.

A rewarding career begins with a passion worth pursuing. At Louisiana Culinary Institute, students receive hands-on trai...
08/23/2026

A rewarding career begins with a passion worth pursuing. At Louisiana Culinary Institute, students receive hands-on training designed to help transform creativity, dedication and a love of food into real-world opportunities.

Do what you love, and build a future doing it.

Great chefs do more than cook. They teach, mentor and inspire.At Louisiana Culinary Institute, our Chef Instructors prov...
08/22/2026

Great chefs do more than cook. They teach, mentor and inspire.

At Louisiana Culinary Institute, our Chef Instructors provide hands-on guidance that helps students build confidence, sharpen their skills and prepare for successful careers in the culinary industry.

It was a pleasure welcoming Doyle High School's ProStart students to Louisiana Culinary Institute!Students experienced h...
08/19/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming Doyle High School's ProStart students to Louisiana Culinary Institute!

Students experienced hands-on learning through live chef demonstrations, an immersive campus tour and a chef-prepared lunch while exploring what a future in the culinary industry can look like. We're proud to support the next generation of chefs as they build real-world skills and discover new opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this visit a memorable experience. We look forward to seeing where these talented students go next!

A perfectly cut wedge starts with the right technique.Learning proper knife skills and product handling is just one of t...
08/17/2026

A perfectly cut wedge starts with the right technique.

Learning proper knife skills and product handling is just one of the many hands-on experiences our students gain at Louisiana Culinary Institute. Every detail matters in the kitchen.

We're proud to be recognized as the  #1 Culinary School in the Nation.At Louisiana Culinary Institute, students gain han...
08/16/2026

We're proud to be recognized as the #1 Culinary School in the Nation.

At Louisiana Culinary Institute, students gain hands-on experience, learn from industry professionals and build the skills needed for successful careers in the culinary world.

Start your journey with LCI and see where it can take you. https://www.lci.edu/apply

Great baking starts with the basics.From mixing and rolling to shaping and baking, our students build a strong foundatio...
08/15/2026

Great baking starts with the basics.

From mixing and rolling to shaping and baking, our students build a strong foundation through hands-on practice that prepares them for success in the kitchen.

Address

10550 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA
70816

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+12257698820

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