New York City. Here is where The FCI story began more than 25 years ago, and it's where our tradition of excellence continues to this day. They're faculty and deans have spent more than 25 years creating and evolving the curricula, expanding the facilities, and building The FCI's ties to industry professionals in New York City and around the globe—all so The FCI can offer aspiring chefs a challenging and rewarding culinary education that comes with a world-class pedigree.

The FCI's New York campus offerings span every facet of the industry, from career programs in culinary arts and pastry arts to specialized courses in wine studies and culinary technology. Amateur courses give home cooks access to intensive, hands-on training taught by the same instructors who instruct our career students, and in the same modern kitchens.

At The FCI, culinary immersion isn't restricted to what's taught inside the classroom. For students in career programs, extracurricular activities include watching demos with visiting chefs in the International Culinary Theater, browsing the library's extensive collection of books and periodicals, and taking a student club outing to the latest culinary hotspot.

And outside the walls of the school, the city beckons. The FCI's New York campus is located in what is arguably the most celebrated culinary destination in the world. As students make their way through each level of their education, they have at their fingertips a vibrant food scene, with access to international cuisines, four-star restaurants, and trend-setting chefs just a short walk or subway ride away.