Cooking and Culinary Schools in Portland Train Chefs and Pastry Chefs

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When it comes to food Portland, Oregon is nestled in one of the most food-centric areas of the country. Nearby Willamette Valley and Hood River offer a dizzying bounty of farm fresh food and award-winning wineries, much of the bounty funneled directly to Portland restaurants and markets. So if you have a deep desire to cook, then you’re in the right place.

There is nothing typical about the foods and menus you’ll discover in this dynamic city, either. Emphasis is on ingredients, many of them fresh and organic and reflecting the Pacific Northwest seasons. You’ll find a generous number of vegan restaurants and menus that commit to sustainable living and environmentally conscious cooking and consumption.

Local Community Schools

Oregon Culinary Institute

A division of Pioneer Pacific College, Oregon Culinary Institute draws heavily from its roots in city obsessed with fine dining. Both its programs in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry rely heavily on hands-on training and instruction from industry professionals. Students can expect to learn real-world skills on the job at the student-operated fine dining restaurant. It is the only locally owned and operated culinary institute in the city.

Oregon Culinary Institute
1701 SW Jefferson St.
Portland OR 97201
503-961-6200

Portland Community College

The Culinary Assistant Training program at Portland Community College provides food service training courses specifically tailored for students with disabilities. It has received the Best Program from the Oregon Association for Vocational Special Needs Personnel.

Portland Community College
1626 SE Water Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
971-722-6111

Non-accredited Cooking Schools in Portland

Sur la Table

Founded in Seattle, Sur La Table owns and operates several specialty culinary stores throughout the United States. Culinary enthusiasts can attend cooking classes where they can learn expert techniques to kick their dishes up a notch.

Sur la table
1102 NW Couch Street
Portland, OR 97209
503-295-9679
cooking029@surlatable.com

Portland Culinary Workshop

Portland’s Culinary Workshop provides accessible beginner cooking classes for kitchen novices. In addition, it also offers lessons for private groups and team building events.

Portland Culinary Workshop
807 N Russell Street
Portland, OR 97227
503-512-0447