Louisiana Culinary Institute Blog

Culinary School in Louisiana: Opportunities after Graduation
By Charlie Ruffolo September 26, 2025
Are you considering attending culinary school, but aren't sure what opportunities will be available after graduation? This culinary school in Louisiana explains all of the resources that are available to you during school and after graduation.
Hospitality & Culinary Management Degree: Learning to Lead
By Charlie Ruffolo September 26, 2025
Do you have a desire and passion to lead in the culinary and hospitality field? Learn all of the skills and get the experiences you need to excel with a degree in culinary and hospitality management.
From Theatre to Baking: How Michelle Found Her Calling at Louisiana Culinary Institute
By Charlie Ruffolo September 24, 2025
For Louisiana Culinary Institute student Michelle Bahlinger, the road to baking was anything but traditional. During the pandemic she discovered her true passion: baking.
Do I Need to go to Culinary School to Become a Professional Chef?
By Charlie Ruffolo August 27, 2025
Do you need to go to culinary school to become a chef? This culinary school explains why it helps.
Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts: Launch Your Career
By Charlie Ruffolo August 27, 2025
What can a culinary arts degree do to help your career? Louisiana Culinary Institute explains what you can with your education.
Student Spotlight: Tatyana Baker’s Artistic Rise in Baking & Pastry at LCI
By Charlie Ruffolo August 26, 2025
Encouraged by her mother to pursue a career in culinary arts, Tatyana Baker enrolled at LCI and quickly discovered a passion for transforming ingredients into edible works of art.
From LCI to Executive Chef: Hayden Guidry's Journey Through Passion, Precision, and Pork Chops
By Charlie Ruffolo July 2, 2025
A Lafayette native, Hayden moved to Baton Rouge to attend Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI), where a leap of faith turned into a thriving career. Now Executive Chef at Eliza, one of Baton Rouge's beloved modern Creole restaurants, Hayden reflects on how his experience at LCI helped pave the way.
Ashley Collins Blends Art and Flavor at Louisiana Culinary Institute
By Charlie Ruffolo June 30, 2025
Now in her third semester at LCI, Ashley is pursuing dual degrees in Baking and Pastry and the Savory Culinary programs, and her journey has already taken her far.
Louisiana Cooking School: Will Culinary School Prepare You?
By Charlie Ruffolo May 29, 2025
When it comes to culinary school, especially at Louisiana Culinary Institute, the curriculum is designed with your real-world career in mind.
Top 5 Qualities of a Culinary Student
By Charlie Ruffolo May 28, 2025
Whether your goal is to open your own restaurant, lead a professional kitchen, or manage a thriving hospitality business, it's important to know what characteristics help students thrive in the competitive, fast-paced culinary field.
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