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About Western Culinary Institute

Western Culinary Institute offers a full spectrum of culinary education combining the history and teachings of the world-renown Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School with a challenging and comprehensive curriculum. Opportunities for graduates of our Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program, Hospitality & Restaurant Management Program, and Pâtisserie and Baking Program are promising in the expanding hospitality industry.

As a student at Western Culinary Institute you can pursue your passion while living in one of the most stunningly beautiful cities in America - Portland, Oregon - in the Pacific Northwest.

This city, surrounded by rivers, mountains and lush verdant hills, offers a striking backdrop for our culinary institute. You'll find vibrant restaurants, entertainment, art and shopping that can rival the most beautiful places in America. And its enviable location near magnificent beaches, ski resorts, and some of America's most spectacular areas, makes it an outdoor lover's paradise.

Western Culinary Institute offers hands-on training under the direction of professionals who teach in the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management, and Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking Programs.

For our graduates, the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu designation can open doors to a wide range of culinary opportunities in the United States and abroad.