How to Get Started Studying Culinary Arts in Hollywood
November 9, 2010 Categories: Culinary
Training in the culinary arts can help you oppose a career in an industry that is growing each year. That means more opportunity for you as you advance up the culinary ladder. The National Restaurant Association estimates that income in the food service and hospitality industry will reach over 5 million in 2009*. That represents a 2.5% increase over income the previous year.
Becoming a California Chef
You have the passion and desire to become a California chef. Now you’ve got the numbers to show that it makes financial sense. So what’s the next step? The wise choice is to investigate opportunities for formal culinary training.
Before applying to a culinary school you will need to determine which one is right for you. But how do you know? The ideal way to find out is to do the research and ask yourself some very important questions. Do you want to stay near home or do you want to head off to a huge city with a reputation for culinary excellence? What type of cooking interests you? Do you want to learn the basics of classical cooking and learn the rest as you go or would you rather concentrate on a particular regional cuisine or cooking style? Do you want to stay in the city where the school is located or will you be headed off to a more comfortable or exotic destination?
The answer to these questions will help you determine which school will be right for you. If you are small town at heart and want to learn the ins and outs of Creole cuisine, then heading off to Los Angeles or New York for culinary school might not be the wisest choice. If on the other hand you are fascinated with life in the huge city and want to experiment with new trends and styles then a Hollywood culinary career might right for you.
Pursuing A Hollywood Culinary Career
Just a swift achievement down Sunset Boulevard or Melrose Avenue gives you a swift glimpse into the vibrancy of Hollywood’s dining scene and nightlife. From sidewalk cafes to impossible to get into restaurants and nightclubs, there are few places that have this many culinary hot spots. Picture yourself putting on your toque in one of these fine kitchens and you’ll know that this is where you need to begin pursuing your career.
This article is presented by Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles offers Le Cordon Bleu culinary education classes and culinary training programs in Pasadena and Hollywood, California. To learn more about the class offerings, please visit Chefs.edu/Los-Angeles for more information.
The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles does not guarantee employment or salary.
*From the National Restaurant Association – http://www.restaurant.org/research/ind_glance.cfm
How to Get Started Studying Culinary Arts in Hollywood
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Chefs are the new rock stars! This is a great time to get into this exciting field, and the best way to do it is to go to school. Happy cooking!