If you’re interested in discovering your place in the world of fine food and wine, this is the place to be. The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute offers a unique culinary educational experience where students may pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree with 11 concentrations on a university campus rich in athletics, social clubs, the arts, intramural sports, local culture and great food. A big part of the institute’s mission is teaching, researching and upholding rich Louisiana culinary traditions. That not only means eating wonderfully prepared local food during your time with us, but also learning why we eat the way we do in this culturally rich part of the country.

Although we serve the region and the state of Louisiana, the effects of the institute are felt much further. Chef John Folse Culinary Institute graduates pursue diverse career paths around the globe in food and beverage management, single-unit restaurants, chain restaurants, offshore catering, culinary research, teaching, culinary nutrition, hotel and casino food service operations, food writing and photography, and more.