Lincoln Culinary Institute enjoys a reputation as a renowned educational resource for culinary, pastry and food service training. Lincoln Culinary Institute offers training opportunities in Culinary Arts at our Shelton, Cromwell, Hartford, and Suffield, CT as well as our West Palm Beach, FL campuses. Our International Baking and Pastry program is offered at our Hartford and Suffield, CT as well as our West Palm Beach, FL campuses. Both the Culinary Arts and International Baking and Pastry programs at these campuses are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation's Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). Diploma and Associate Degree status is available depending upon campus location and program of interest.

Each Lincoln Culinary Institute Instructor Chef brings extensive professional experience to the classroom. They also add a special "secret ingredient" to each lesson -- genuine passion. This passion is infectious, serving to encourage and motivate students. You'll get a real taste of what it's like to work -- and excel -- in the exciting world of culinary arts and management.

Lincoln Culinary Institute offers much more than just a technical education... Here you'll enjoy a fulfilling experience that can truly inspire -- and flavor -- your future career. Success never tasted so good!

Lincoln Culinary Institute operates four campuses in Connecticut in Cromwell, Shelton, Hartford, and Suffield, a campus in Columbia, MD* as well as a campus in West Palm Beach, FL.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and Career Placement Assistance is available upon graduation. Convenient day and evening class schedules are offered.

Associate's in Baking & Pastry

The professional Pastry and Baking program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a competent entry level pastry chef and/or for advancement in the field of pastry arts. The class sizes allow each student ample individual instruction from the pastry chef/instructor. Our learn-by-doing approach is our philosophy of skill development:

• theory

• technique

• palate training

• speed

• teamwork

This method assures that students progress quickly yet thoroughly through the program, while learning the elements that are essential for a successful career in Pastry and Baking.

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Learning Culinary Arts is more than following recipes; it's mastering new techniques, tasting new ingredients, and perfecting your skills. Our Culinary Arts Programs offer a broad array of culinary theory and practical experiences necessary for success in the food service industry. All courses emphasize activities with extensive periods of hands-on practical experience in professionally equipped culinary laboratories. At our culinary campuses, students who are passionate about cooking get comprehensive Culinary training including French Cuisine, Asian, Mediterranean, Latin and World Cuisines, baking and pastry and even kitchen and restaurant management.

Accreditation/Approvals

• Lincoln Culinary Institute's Shelton, Cromwell, Suffield, and Hartford, CT and Columbia, MD campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

• Lincoln Culinary Institute's West Palm Beach, FL campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

• Lincoln Culinary Institute's CT locations are approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

• Lincoln Culinary Institute's Hartford, CT, Columbia, MD, and West Palm Beach, FL campuses are approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs for the training of veterans.