If you’re passionate about a career in Culinary Arts – Lincoln Culinary Institute is the place to go! Lincoln has a reputation as a educational leader and we’re proud to say, our in depth training programs in Culinary Arts have received the coveted American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission’s (ACFEFAC) accreditation (NOTE: this is not the case for our Columbia, MD campus at this time). What makes our program so special? At Lincoln Culinary Institute, we bring the real-world of culinary arts right to you, by giving you hands-on experience from professional chefs. You’ll learn classical cooking techniques and methods with a modern twist for today’s tastes. You’ll cook alongside industry professionals in our brigade-style and European island-style kitchens. You’ll even learn the business aspect of culinary arts including what it takes to manage a successful kitchen or restaurant. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to succeed in the fast-paced food service industry!
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You can choose from convenient day or evening classes, and select from Diploma and Associate Degree programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Programs vary by campus.
Accreditation/Approval
The Lincoln Culinary Institute campuses in Connecticut and Maryland are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Lincoln Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach, FL is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) accredits our Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry programs at our Connecticut and Florida campuses. Lincoln Culinary Institute’s CT locations are approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
Certain Lincoln Culinary Institute campuses are approved by the Veterans Administration for the training of veterans. Please speak to your local admissions representative for more information.
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Programs Available at Lincoln Culinary Institute:
Baking and PastryThe International Baking and Pastry Program, offers a broad array of baking and pastry theory and practical experiences necessary for success in the food service industry. All courses emphasize laboratory activities, with extensive periods of hands-on practical experience in professionally equipped culinary laboratories.
The following is a sampling of the training included:
- Candy making
- Tempering of chocolate
- Wedding cakes
- Mousses and creams
- Advanced piping skills
- Scones and puff pastry
- Cheesecakes
- Croissants, cookies, éclairs
- Basic knife skills
- Desert menu development
- Facility design (restaurant, bakery)
- Wine knowledge and tasting
- History of baking
Culinary Arts
Your good taste in food can become even more appetizing when you learn to turn it into your career by enrolling in a culinary arts program at Lincoln!
Experienced, seasoned culinary professionals with industry experience will work with you one-on-one to teach the hands-on skills and secrets used in preparing the world’s greatest cuisines. In culinary laboratories equipped with industry-standard equipment and tools, you’ll learn French, Asian, Mediterranean, Latin and American cooking, along with professional baking and pastry techniques.
The broad range of culinary theory and practical experience you gainâincluding kitchen and restaurant management skillsâcan help make your entry into the culinary industry a delicious success!
Lincoln Culinary Institute Campuses:
ColumbiaConveniently located between Baltimore and Washington, DC, this Baltimore area school’s dedicated staff and faculty make the Columbia Campus of Lincoln Culinary Institute a smart choice.
Hartford
The Hartford campus of Lincoln Culinary Institute, a division of Lincoln Technical Institute, is located in the Lincoln Education Center at 85 Sigourney Street in Hartford, CT – just minutes off I-84. The campus sits on a main artery into and out of the downtown area, and is easily reachable through public transportation. The main building has dormitory style living space with seven modern teaching kitchens and a large production kitchen as well as two amphitheaters, a computer lab and a learning resource center. The Hartford campuses of Lincoln Culinary Institute, Lincoln Technical institute, and Lincoln College of New England are all housed within this location.
Lincoln Culinary Institute is a member of the Lincoln Group of Schools with campuses nationwide. Training programs are designed to provide students with skills that are marketable today and with knowledge that will allow them to grow and realize their maximum career potential in the future. Lincoln Culinary Institute is committed to the advancement of career education, and dedicated to individuals who desire to improve themselves and their opportunity for career success.
Shelton
At the Shelton campus, Lincoln Culinary Institute is equipped with professional kitchens, dining facilities and classrooms. The common student areas, such as the library, computer lab and student lounge, make this technical school a pleasant and rewarding place to learn.
Suffield
The Suffield campus of Lincoln Culinary Institute, a division of Lincoln Technical Institute and a branch of the Hartford, CT campus, is located at 1760 Mapleton Avenue in Suffield, CT off interstate I-91, a short ride from Bradley International Airport, and only a 1/2 mile from Six Flags New England. The campus offers training in professional kitchens as well as a formal dining room, where culinary students serve formal meals in classical European style to other students, guests, faculty, and staff as part of the educational process. This campus has a beautiful environment for career training and social life with wireless broadband available, a gymnasium and basketball courts.
Lincoln Culinary Institute is a member of the Lincoln group of Schools with campuses nationwide. Training programs are designed to provide students with skills that are marketable today and with knowledge that will allow them to grow and realize their maximum career potential in the future. Lincoln Culinary Institute is committed to the advancement of career education, and dedicated to individuals who desire to improve themselves and their opportunity for career success.
West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach campus of Lincoln Culinary Institute, a division of Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) is adjacent to the LCT, located at 2410 Metrocentre Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Lincoln Culinary Institute is nationally recognized, and provides a comprehensive mixture of knowledge and theory along with an exciting âhands-onâ experience. Students will learn alongside professional chefs and foodservice managers in production kitchens, enhancing their opportunity for employment upon graduation.
Lincoln Culinary Institute is a member of the Lincoln Group of Schools with campuses nationwide. Training programs are designed to provide students with skills that are marketable today and with knowledge that will allow them to grow and realize their maximum career potential in the future. Lincoln Culinary Institute is committed to the advancement of career education, and dedicated to individuals who desire to improve themselves and their opportunity for career success.