Tampa Culinary Schools & Programs You can find somewhere to study these fields almost anywhere you go in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater metro area. If you're looking for basic or continuing education, Pinellas Technical Education Centers gives training in culinary operations, including catering. If you want education for college credit leading to an associate degree, The Art Institute of Tampa offers one in culinary arts, while Hillsborough Community College awards one in hospitality and tourism management (as well as the Hiram Walker Hospitality Management Scholarship). If you're aiming to run your own establishment anywhere in the world someday, Schiller International University offers two levels of degrees in club/resort management and three levels of degrees (including an MBA!) in international hotel & tourism management.

Culinary Schools, Programs & Courses in Tampa
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Tampa is a Great Place to Study Culinary
Tampa and the sun-drenched cities and beaches that surround it are ideally situated to be tourist destinations. People come not only for the warm weather and great beaches, but also for attractions like Busch Gardens, Raymond James Stadium, and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). This makes the region a fine place to learn hospitality and the culinary arts.

Other Resources for Culinary Education and Careers in Tampa
  • The American Culinary Federation (ACF) - Tampa Bay
  • The Lakeland/Tampa chapter of the Tasters Guild International
  • Tampa Menu Directory
  • Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
  • Culinary - Employers in Tampa
  • Armani's Restaurant
  • Belleview Biltmore Resort
  • Columbia Restaurant
  • The historic and very pink Don CeSar Beach Resort

  • Culinary - Internship Opportunities in Tampa
  • The Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach
  • The Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Lowes Hotels
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