The Program | Build A Solid Foundation to Advance Your Career

We offer a carefully planned, well-balanced program that will give you the solid foundation needed to build and advance your career. Thanks to our carefully designed curriculum, each class provides a necessary building block toward a diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management.

The Faculty | Meet the ACI Staff!

ACI’s educational team has been carefully chosen and trained. They are a diverse and well-balanced team of Chef / Instructors with real world experience combined with a passion for teaching. The combination of our staff, facilities and experience is a recipe for an educational experience second to none.

Admissions | Follow Your Dream

The admissions process at ACI is exciting and rewarding. Enjoy learning about all that we have to offer while taking steps toward reaching your goal of entering the culinary industry.

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Upcoming ACI Events

  • Evening Service at du Jour Restaurant

    Tuesday 11/25/08 6:00 PM Our advanced students are looking forward to serving their Valley customers a refined dinner menu with seating times starting at 6:00pm. Our four course seasonal menu is being developed by Chef Instructors and students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (480) 603-1066. (Please note: We will not be serving lunch on this day)
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Break (no classes scheduled)

    Thursday 11/27/08 - Friday 11/28/08 Arizona Culinary Institute will be closed Thursday and Friday in celebration of Thanksgiving. Classes will not be held and the Administrative office will be closed. We wish everyone a fun and delicious holiday!
  • Holiday Baking with Chef Robert Wilson

    Wednesday 12/10/08 2:30 PM *** This special event is available exclusively to ACI students and graduates *** Join Arizona Culinary Institute's President, Chef Wilson, as he shares his expertise and love of baking. Students will learn a variety of seasonal desserts and classic holiday breads. A $15 supply fee will be collected upon registration. Class size is limited- sign up today.
  • Graduation Ceremony

    Friday 12/12/08 5:00 PM ACI's graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Desert Mountain High School. Registration begins at 4:30pm for a 5:00pm ceremony; graduates please arrive early and in appropriate attire. Champagne reception to follow at Arizona Culinary Institute. Congratulations to our eligible graduates!

Ready to follow your dream?

Do you love to entertain and cook for friends? Are you an entrepreneur interested in entering the fastest growing industry? Or are you a culinarian who wants to take their career to the next level? All of our students come to us with different motivations but we all have one thing in common: a passion for the culinary arts. Share our excitement and apply today.

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