B.A
culinary management
A.A.S.
culinary arts
A.A.S.
baking and pastry
B.A
hospitality management
B.A
culinary management
A.A.S.
culinary arts
A.A.S.
baking and pastry
B.A
hospitality management

Chicago’s #1 place to prepare for a career in hospitality and culinary arts?
Yes, chef.

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Accreditation

Kendall College's culinary program has earned the highest level of recognition from the American Culinary Federation.

Hands-On Higher Education

When it comes to studying hospitality, gaining practical, hands-on experience is everything. Whether your goal is to become a chef, a baker, a hotel manager or a tourism professional, you’ll leave Kendall College with real-world experience and professional connections in your field.

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Located in the Middle of Everything

As a global hub of hospitality, Chicago is an ideal place to hone your craft. Kendall College, located in the Loop and just moments from all the city has to offer, has been named Chicago’s #1 school for preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality management.

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More Accessible Than Ever

Investing in one of Kendall’s renowned, career-driven programs could transform your life. We’re committed to helping every student get the financial aid they require, and now that Kendall is affiliated with NLU, a world-class education in hospitality has never been more attainable.

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Facts & numbers
Ranked NO. 1 in Chicago

for preparing students for careers in culinary arts & hospitality management

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Top 20 in the World

on CEOWORLD’s Top 50 Hospitality & Hotel Management Schools in the World 2020

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93% of Graduates

report employment of their field of study within six months

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Alumni stories

“Find fulfillment in your passion and you will not work a day in your life!”

Beverly Kim

A working mom, award-winning chef, and culinary entrepreneur
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Alumni stories

“The biggest challenge was asking for help, but I overcame it by questioning everything.”

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“I chose NLU because of its curriculum and practical classes. Also, the University has a recognizable brand name."

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Program Highlights

A.A.S.

Culinary Arts

Practice your culinary craft in a real-world setting while earning a two-year associate degree. Get valuable, hands-on internship experience in a program built around your busy schedule.

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Baking and Pastry

Turn your passion for baking into a creative career under the mentorship of our expert faculty. Get hands-on experience with industrial-grade equipment and state-of-the art kitchens in under two years.

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Certificate

Culinary Arts

Kendall College’s Certificate in Culinary Arts program will equip you with foundational cooking techniques you can apply to the professional kitchen.

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Certificate

Baking and Pastry

Through the Certificate in Baking and Pastry program at Kendall College, you'll learn how to create professional-quality cakes under the mentorship of experienced faculty.

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B.A.

Hospitality Management

Study the art of managing restaurants, hotels, resorts and events under the guidance of expert faculty and industry mentors. The ideal springboard for a career in hospitality.

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B.A.

Culinary Management

Gain experience working in a fast-paced environment while honing your skills in our state-of-the-art kitchen classrooms, our fine dining campus restaurant and an internship at a restaurant.

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We're here to help you every step of the way. Our enrollment team is available to answer questions or chat more about the industry. Your career in hospitality and culinary arts starts here.