
"What I find most impressive here in the Patisserie and Baking program is the number and caliber of the Pastry Chef instructors. I've learned a great deal from their industry experience as well as their technical skills."
- Christine Bonnelle, Patisserie and Baking Student.

Through its partnership with Le Cordon Bleu, Texas Culinary Academy offers students a thorough culinary education that emphasizes mastery of both classic techniques and modern applications—all within a creative and supportive environment.
TCA is part of only a small percentage of American-based cooking schools affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu—a leading authority on culinary techniques, training, and development for more than a century.
We offer four programs at TCA. Our Our Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts emphasizes classical cooking methods and the qualitative aspects of food preparation, including nutrition and sanitation.
The Certificate Program in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking offers hands-on training in pastry arts and baking skills taught in professionally equipped, contemporary kitchens.
The Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program can prepare you to work in a variety of food service industries, from hotels and restaurants to cruise ships and catering businesses.
Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management
Associate of Applied Science
If your passion is to pursue a career within the hospitality industry, the Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program at Texas Culinary Academy could be for you! We offer a comprehensive curriculum with well-rounded coursework to include hospitality accounting, restaurant marketing and basic cuisine courses. As a student, you will participate in a restaurant practical at our school-operated restaurant, giving you real-world experience you can take with you into the workplace. Graduates of this program will successfully complete an offsite externship to learn more about hospitality and restaurant management. If you’re ready to get started in a career field you love, apply now!
Each of our programs include a general education component designed to provide a solid academic foundation.
Read more about our Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Certificate Program in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking, Certificate program in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management, or contact us today to find out more about our Culinary School in Texas.