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Affordable financing options available
Best suited for: Aspiring chefs and career-oriented students who want to pursue a full-time position in the culinary industry.
About a year and a half ago, I decided to make a major caree change to the culinary industry. I enrolled in CulinaryLab’s Professional Culinary School for several reasons: reasonable tuition, small class size and hands on instruction from very knowledgable instructors. Read more… About a year and a half ago, I decided to make a major caree change to the culinary industry. I enrolled in CulinaryLab’s Professional Culinary School for several reasons: reasonable tuition, small class size and hands on instruction from very knowledgable instructors. For 6ish months, my class spent all of Monday and Tuesday together learning everything to prepare efficiently and work in a busy kitchen all while gaining a strong foundation of skills. After these 6 months of classes, the school works closely with students to place us in an apprenticeship at amazing restaurants all throughout Orange County. Less…
Such a fantastic experience taking my first course at the Culinary Lab! The Plant-based Boot Camp was just what I needed to feel more confident and creative preparing vegan meals. Chef TC was amazing! He taught us the science behind different cooking practices and even shared knife skills and other tips to make us as successful as we possibly could be. Read more… Such a fantastic experience taking my first course at the Culinary Lab! The Plant-based Boot Camp was just what I needed to feel more confident and creative preparing vegan meals. Chef TC was amazing! He taught us the science behind different cooking practices and even shared knife skills and other tips to make us as successful as we possibly could be. All the staff are so detail oriented and generous with their knowledge and expertise. It is very apparent that they love what they do and that they are well trained and appreciated. Looking forward to learning and experiencing more at the Culinary Lab soon.Less…
Experience a unique culinary training program that seamlessly integrates the convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person, hands-on instruction tailored to fit your schedule.
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Best suited for: Working culinary professionals, outside local area, aspiring entrepreneurs and cake decorators.
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Affordable financing options available
I just completed the 6 month Pro Pastry program at the Culinary Lab & it has been a dream come true. I retired this past year and had always wanted to attend culinary school - it is never too late to follow your passion. I researched different schools in the Orange County/ Inland Empire area & I am so happy I found the Culinary Lab. Read more… I just completed the 6 month Pro Pastry program at the Culinary Lab & it has been a dream come true. I retired this past year and had always wanted to attend culinary school - it is never too late to follow your passion. I researched different schools in the Orange County/ Inland Empire area & I am so happy I found the Culinary Lab. The entire staff is so supportive & encouraging beginning with Founders Chef Ryan & Lisa Wagner. Chef Colleen is amazing. She is a top-notch pastry chef & I have no doubt these past six months I had the great opportunity of learning from the best. It was a very challenging & rewarding experience & without reservation I highly recommend this school. Less…
Professional Tool Kit
Professional Grade Uniform
Rouxbe License
(Lifetime access to cooking tutorials)
The Entrepreneurship Program has made me feel like my dream to own/run a restaurant is more achievable. Currently the program is one day every other week, for five hours. There is no "fluff", just valuable information, making my trips from San Diego well worth it. Read more… The Entrepreneurship Program has made me feel like my dream to own/run a restaurant is more achievable. Currently the program is one day every other week, for five hours. There is no "fluff", just valuable information, making my trips from San Diego well worth it. Having gone through its Culinary, Apprenticeship, and Entrepreneurship programs, I can confidently say that this school is built to make sure you succeed! And with 0% financing, why would you choose another school? Less…
Affordable financing options available
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I absolutely loved my home cooking class. The chef was thorough with the instructions and process. I gain so much knowledge about how to prepare meats and vegetables. I learned how to make sauces, cut and cook fish and so many other things. Read more… I absolutely loved my home cooking class. The chef was thorough with the instructions and process. I gain so much knowledge about how to prepare meats and vegetables. I learned how to make sauces, cut and cook fish and so many other things. The best thing is the confidence I gained in my own kitchen. Loved, loved loved it. Already signed up for more classes. Less…
You experience hands-on
learning — no classrooms or
boring textbooks.
Industry connections and mentors help launch your culinary career.
You get job preparation and
training specific to your preferred profession.
You are taught in a family-like
setting by a team that cares about
your sucess.
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CulinaryLab Cooking School immerses students in an experiential, modern, hands-on education for all levels of cooks — aspiring chefs, culinary entrepreneurs and serious home cooks.
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Tel: 714-252-4944
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
201 E 4th St,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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