Methodology

One hundred fifty leading food editor’s, journalists and industry luminaries were asked in an e-mail and direct mail survey a series of questions to determine “top tier” and “second tier” schools. Respondents were offered an incentive of optional entry into a sweepstakes for two free tickets to Paris (first prize) and a $500 scholarship donation to the IACP Culinary Trust in their name (second prize)

Based on their responses we have determined the top 10 rated schools in the USA and Canada. To which we have added the next 30 largest cooking schools based on enrollment. We have then compared the 10 leading schools across 15 separate criteria in our various Editor's Comparisons based on our choice of criteria.

Information provided is based on a school’s published and reported data, survey results and publicly available information. While every attempt has been made to ensure 100% accuracy, Interim Step Marketing, LLC cannot be responsible for errors, omissions or differences of opinion.  

All information provided is a public service, and should be used in concert with a student’s own thorough analysis. No guarantee of a school’s suitability for an individual is made or implied. Opinions, if any, expressed are the editor’s free speech. To correct any factually inaccurate information, please contact us at Editors@CookingSchoolsCompared.com. We will make every attempt to improve the quality of the analysis provided.