We Just Got More Flexible

CIV’s new blended learning program is for students who wish to benefit from face to face hands on culinary instruction but also need the flexibility of online courses

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Farm to Table

Hydroponic gardening requires no soil, just water and nutrients, along with porous growing media and specialized irrigation systems.

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What is Food Service Management?

Food Service Management is more than plating, its about creating an experience

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Baking vs. Pastry Chef

What's the difference between baking and a pastry chef? 

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How to Quickly Become a Sous Chef

Being a Sous chef in a busy kitchen is a demanding and rewarding experience. 

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Feed Your Passion

Cooking for your family and friends just got more interesting as you answer the call to become a personal chef 

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Culinary
Arts

Provides standards-based, hands-on training emphasizing professional culinary skills. Includes student externships throughout the program.

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Culinary
Nutrition

The Culinary Arts & Applied Nutrition degree combines classical French cooking technique with nutritional science. Earn your degree in just 15 months with our accelerated courses!

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Food Service Management

You could earn a bachelor's in food service management in as little as 2.5 years. Start here and become a leader in the dynamic world of food service.

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Baking and Pastry Arts

Step into the brilliant world of baking and pastry arts and learn how a measure of precision and dash of imagination could lead to a sweet career!

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Why Students Choose CIV

  • ACCELERATED SCHEDULE:
    With our year-round class schedules, you can earn a Bachelors Degree in just 2.5 years or an Associate’s Degree in only 15 months.
  • HANDS-ON EDUCATION:
    Our students “learn by doing”, not just reading, listening, or watching.
  • FEELS LIKE FAMILY:
    Visit CIV and you will find a comfortable, upbeat, and engaging environment, a place students want to spend time. 
  • CULINARY IMMERSION:
    Our campuses are dedicated to foodservice studies and buzz with culinary activity even after class has ended, including: school sponsored competitions, catering events, and community service activities. 

Top 5 Employers of 2017 CIV Graduates

Top 5 CIV employers: Walt Disney, Aramark, Westminster Canterbury, NASA, and Kingsmill

Every year many well known companies seek out and hire our graduates.

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Meet Our Military Graduates

Culinary Institute of Virginia - Meet Our Military Graduates

Military veteran success stories from the Culinary Institute of Virginia

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Our Community is Our Classroom

A Taste of the Good Life - Mystery Basket Culinary Competition by the Culinary Institute of Virginia

Culinary Institute of Virginia's Healthy Living Challenge, hosted by Ellie Krieger

Culinary Institute of Virginia at the Shirley Plantation Shrimp Boil

CIV Food Truck at Norfolk Latino Music Festival 2017

See our Classes in Action

Garde Manger Course Overview - Culinary Institute of Virginia

International Cuisine Course Description :: Culinary Institute of Virginia

Meat and Fish Fabrication at Culinary Institute of Virginia

Culinary Institute of Virginia Artisan Breads

 

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