Culinary Arts
Learn from the best. Start your cooking career at Western Canada's largest culinary school. Acquire top techniques from award-winning chefs while gaining experience in authentic food-service settings.
Culinary school
in Vancouver †
Job openings predicted ‡
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Asian Culinary Arts Asian Culinary Arts | Certificate | 1897 | 50 months | Feb, Sep |
Culinary Arts (Cook) Apprentice Culinary Arts (Cook) Apprentice | Apprenticeship | 50 weeks | Varies | |
Professional Cook 1 – ESL Professional Cook 1 – ESL | Certificate | 5786 | 100 months | Sep |
Professional Cook 1 – High School Professional Cook 1 – High School | Certificate | 2845 | 00 Varies | Feb, Sep |
Professional Cook 1 Plus Professional Cook 1 Plus | Certificate | 3884 | 320 weeks | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
Professional Cook 2 Professional Cook 2 | Certificate | 1670 | 160 weeks | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
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Why VCC
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VCC Culinary Arts Programs
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Real-world experience
Learn top culinary skills through a proven system of demonstration, hands-on practice, and group discussion. Daily work in on-campus food outlets offers a range of professional experience from casual to fine dining.

Award-winning instruction
VCC’s innovative, learner-driven curriculum was custom designed by experienced, award-winning chefs. Alongside industry-leading culinary skills, programs emphasize teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, and communication.

Job-ready skills
VCC's culinary programs are designed to ensure students graduate with the skills and experience needed to immediately begin working in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, airlines, camps, institutions, and more.
Frequently asked questions
* All tuition amounts listed are subject to change without notice. Should tuition amounts increase, students are required to pay the increased rates. Additional fees may apply.
Tuition amounts listed are for domestic fee payers. Tuition for international students will vary.
† Source: Georgia Straight
‡ Source: B.C. 2025 Labour Market Outlook (cooks)
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