Hands-on
Small class sizes
Career-focused

Your culinary school experience is designed to make good use of your time and resources in an 8 month diploma program.

“Financial aid available”

New Classes Start

March 2nd 2026

Our School

Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving students across the Phoenix metro area. Arizona Culinary Institute offers a program designed to get you into the kitchen—and into your career—faster. In just eight months, you can earn your diploma and gain the hands-on skills you need to step confidently into the culinary world. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, ready to pursue a lifelong dream, or seeking a career change, ACI makes the most of your time and resources with an efficient, focused program built for real-world success. Our philosophy is simple: students learn best in small groups, receiving personal attention from seasoned instructors. And with ongoing events and happenings, we’ve built a real community of people passionate about cooking. With a variety of financial aid options available, we encourage prospective students to take a tour and apply to join us at the Arizona Culinary Institute.

Our philosophy is simple: students thrive in small classes where they receive personal attention from experienced chefs and instructors. Beyond the classroom, our ongoing events and activities create a true community of people who share a passion for cooking. With financial aid options available, we invite you to visit our campus, take a tour, and discover how you can begin your journey with the Arizona Culinary Institute.

Learn From Professional Chefs

Our instructors are seasoned chefs who bring real-world experience into every class. With hands-on teaching and a passion for mentoring, they’ll guide you from your first knife cut to your culinary career.

Explore Our Programs

Discover hands-on training in culinary arts, pastry, and baking designed to turn your passion into a career. Explore Arizona Culinary Institute’s programs and find the path that’s right for you. Check them out…

Programs

Explore hands-on programs designed to prepare you for a successful culinary career.

Financial Aid

We’ll help you explore financial aid options to make your culinary education affordable.

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Placement & Graduate Success

Placement Success

At Arizona Culinary Institute, your success is our priority. We’re proud of our consistently high job placement rates and the strong network of employers who seek out ACI graduates. From day one, our faculty and staff are here to prepare you for a rewarding career, offering access to thousands of potential employers and ongoing employment assistance long after graduation. With ACI by your side, you can step into the culinary world with confidence.

Graduate Success

From award-winning chefs to restaurant owners, ACI graduates are making their mark in kitchens across the country. Our Graduate Success Archives highlight the incredible journeys of alumni who turned their passion into thriving careers. Each story is a testament to the skills, dedication, and opportunities that begin here at Arizona Culinary Institute — and continue long after graduation.