Arizona Culinary Institute is located in sunny Scottsdale and occupies a spacious 18,000 square-foot building. There are five professionally designed kitchens including a Front Line Kitchen, Saucier Kitchen, Bakery, Advanced Baking and Showpiece Kitchen and a dedicated Basic Culinary Arts Kitchen. They're generously equipped with the finest professional equipment, supplied by top manufacturers including Winston, Baxter, Hobart, U.S. Range, Cleveland, Rondo, Epco and Rubbermaid. Our kitchens were designed to give students a real-world experience in a safe, comfortable learning environment. At ACI, students also get to experience what it's like to work in an actual restaurant, while at school. Our student-run du Jour restaurant, serves as a laboratory and classroom for students. To further enhance the learning experience we have a well-stocked Library, three classrooms, that also serve as demonstration rooms and a comfortable student break area. The school provides all the necessary ingredients a student needs to begin a successful career in the food industry.

The Arizona Culinary Institute is founded on the principles of traditional, proven French Method cooking skills combined with the best of modern techniques. You'll gain practical skills and experience in all areas, not to mention you will be working alongside professional chef instructors with real world experience. Our program encompasses everything from Saucier and Meat Fabrication to Pastry and Showpieces. The first 6 weeks are dedicated to learning the Basics and students are able to complete our program and earn their diplomas in as little as 9 months. It's hands-on, fast-paced and intense. So get ready to be propelled into the exciting world of food.