Culinary School New York

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A well balanced education at a multi-disciplinary school

The opportunities for culinary instruction in New York City are endless, The Food Studies Program at The New School–which is located in Greenwhich Village–draws on a range of disciplines to explore the connection between food and the world around us. The school offers numerous degree programs and continuing education in the performing arts, management, design and the humanities. This could be a great school to go to to get your culinary certification if you want to take other classes as well. This school within a school program can provide a more balanced education for you as a student.

The teachers are good and the prices reasonable at the New School’s Culinary Program. Courses are generally taught out of the Inn on West 23rd Street, which is homey if not a little cramped at times. There are two types of courses–Master classes, for those going for professional culinary certification and Recreational classes for the non-professional.

The recreational classes provide a wealth of information, especially the chocolate class, which besides being very educational is fun! The instructor has a wealth of chocolate experience and great info on where and what to buy in regards to supplies. While the recreational courses can be very informative, basic information is taught, so depending on your skill level this might be good or bad. If you’re unsure if the course is for you contact the instructor and discuss the skill level of the course and whether you would be a good fit for the class. The recreational classes have great teachers who provide lots of experience and training. You also get lots of excellent recipes and come away with a great training on knife skills–better than some professional culinary programs.

So if you’re looking for a reasonably priced school with a good cooking program and a broad selection of classes to take–including non-cooking–this could be the place for you. Definitely one to consider.