It might seem funny to earn a degree in culinary arts through distance learning. After all, rigorous training requires personal face-to-train attention from a kitchen expert. However, modern technology including the internet and DVDs has made it possible to learn some aspects of the culinary arts from a distance. For instance, people with kitchen experience can earn a bachelor’s completion degree in the culinary arts online. Some degrees in culinary arts, especially those with a management emphasis, can be earned 100% online.

Links to online culinary arts colleges and related schools are provided below.

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh awards the Bachelor of Science degree in culinary management through a flexible online format.
• Ashworth College offers an online career diploma in gourmet cooking. Students receive recipes, learn to plan and prepare menus, and learn to manage catering companies. Ashworth also offers an online career diploma in nutrition, diet, and health science.
• The New England Culinary Institute awards an online bachelor’s degree in hospitality and restaurant management. Applicants should have an associate’s degree and be actively employed in an industry-related field or have two years of supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Penn Foster Career School offers online diploma programs in catering, hotel and restaurant management, and nutrition.
• Virginia College Online has an online associate’s degree program in culinary arts for students who already have post-secondary training in the field but seek career advancement.