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Culinary school in Orlando, Florida

13 culinary programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these culinary arts programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Chefs and head cooks run the daily food preparation in restaurants and other places that serve food. Most start with a high school diploma and kitchen experience; some go through a culinary program at a community college, technical school or culinary school, and others learn in an apprenticeship.1

In Orlando, 9 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma and 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 13 programs here are culinary arts certificate or diploma (6 programs), baking and pastry certificate or diploma (5 programs) and cooking and kitchen job training (2 programs).

See the 13 programs

All 41 culinary programs in Florida, including online programs

How much does culinary school cost in Orlando?

$2,253 to $7,000 is what most culinary programs in Orlando cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $1,523 to $10,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
20 to 41 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Orlando may also offer culinary school. How these figures are made

Is there free culinary school in Orlando?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 culinary programs in Orlando approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed

    Food Bank Culinary Training

    Second Harvest Food Bank of CFL-CSCF

    Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Second Harvest Food Bank of CFL-CSCF, OrlandoCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000

    20 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Food Bank Culinary Training at Second Harvest Food Bank of CFL-CSCF
    More details about Food Bank Culinary Training at Second Harvest Food Bank of CFL-CSCF
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    47%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,943
    Length
    16 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    198
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    20
    Program website, Food Bank Culinary Training at Second Harvest Food Bank of CFL-CSCF

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality

    Lake Technical College-CSCF

    Eustis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lake Technical College-CSCF, EustisCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,456

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    More details about Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,166
    Students counted
    47
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,456
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality at Lake Technical College-CSCF

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingHybridNo diploma needed

    Fundamental Foodservice Skills

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, OrlandoCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,117
    Program website, Fundamental Foodservice Skills at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    More details about Fundamental Foodservice Skills at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,894
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,117
    Program website, Fundamental Foodservice Skills at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, OrlandoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,894
    School website, Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    More details about Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,319
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,894
    School website, Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Baking And Pastry Arts

    Lake Technical College-CSCF

    Eustis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lake Technical College-CSCF, EustisBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,754
    Program website, Baking And Pastry Arts at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    More details about Baking And Pastry Arts at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,754
    Program website, Baking And Pastry Arts at Lake Technical College-CSCF

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Baking And Pastry Specialist

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,507
    Program website, Baking And Pastry Specialist at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Baking And Pastry Specialist at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $645
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,507
    Program website, Baking And Pastry Specialist at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pastry Chef Assistant

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,523
    Program website, Pastry Chef Assistant at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Pastry Chef Assistant at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $645
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,523
    Program website, Pastry Chef Assistant at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Chef's Apprentice

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,603
    Program website, Chef's Apprentice at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Chef's Apprentice at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,603
    Program website, Chef's Apprentice at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Chef's Apprentice

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

    Sanford

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, SanfordCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,253
    Program website, Chef's Apprentice at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Chef's Apprentice at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,253
    Program website, Chef's Apprentice at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality

    Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF

    Kissimmee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF, KissimmeeCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,691
    Program website, Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
    More details about Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    41 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,309
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,691
    Program website, Professional Culinary Arts And Hospitality at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Baking & Pasteleria

    Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF, OrlandoBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    More details about Baking & Pasteleria at Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts

    Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF, OrlandoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    More details about Culinary Arts at Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts - Pasteleria & Baking

    Florida Technical College (Kissimmee) - R17

    Kissimmee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Florida Technical College (Kissimmee) - R17, KissimmeeBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    More details about Culinary Arts - Pasteleria & Baking at Florida Technical College (Kissimmee) - R17
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000

How to pay for culinary school in Orlando

WIOA funding can pay for culinary school in Orlando

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for culinary school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for culinary school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Orlando

How culinary school compares with the rest of food and hospitality across Florida: Culinary and hospitality programs in Florida

Where the Orlando culinary arts program numbers come from

Which Orlando culinary arts programs are on this list?

These are the culinary arts programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Orlando culinary arts programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about culinary school in Orlando

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chefs and Head Cooks
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List