Louisiana Culinary Institute Blog

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When Karl Howard was younger, he never really had an interest in cooking. With a background in theatre and athletics, Karl has always been an artistic leader. The opportunity to show his creative side led him to Louisiana Culinary Institute.

Not all culinary schools offer hands-on learning in a realistic environment. At LCI, our curriculum incorporates traditional classroom learning with hands-on practice in a full-service commercial kitchen, preparing students for the fast-paced nature of the industry.

2022 LCI graduate Chris Mercante has always had a passion for the culinary arts. Working in restaurants since he was 16 years old, pursuing a culinary education was never out of the question.

Deona Cavalier, Baton Rouge native, considered a different educational path, but her passion led her back home to the premier culinary school in the nation.

After 30 years as a dental assistant and a lifetime of having no interest in cooking, Jessica Meyers, a current Louisiana Culinary Institute student, is enjoying every second of culinary school.

When considering where to pursue a culinary education, location plays a huge role. Here’s why LCI stands out as the best place to earn a culinary degree in Louisiana.

Before John made his way home to Louisiana, he had spent five years working at Disney in Florida, but LCI was the clear choice to begin pursuing his passion for baking.

When you spend three years in Hawaii, you learn a lot about food; different types of food, different ways to prepare it, and more. This was the case for Tre Veillon, Louisiana Culinary Institute alumnus and Chef de Cuisine at The Gregory at the Watermark Hotel in Baton Rouge.