Students in the kitchen at Atlantic Cape's Academy of the Culinary Arts.

Academy of Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts student prepares a dishThe Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) is an ideal place to prepare for your future in the culinary industry. We educate more culinary students each year than any other New Jersey culinary school. But we're still small enough to know your name and care about your success. Our tradition of providing superior culinary students has grown to a substantial network of ACA alumni around the world.

At the ACA, you can work toward a degree, take specialized courses, or just develop basic job skills. We offer accredited degree programs and certificate programs that you can take on a full- or part-time basis. All programs are designed to prepare you for the real-world challenges of the food and beverage industry.

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Spring Registration Open Now

Do you have a passion for food? Turn your cooking prowess into a rewarding career at the Academy of Culinary Arts. Gain the technical skills and hands-on training you need to succeed in the thriving culinary industry.

Spring classes begin January 21.

Space is limited, don’t wait to register. Fill out our interest form below to get started.

For more information contact Mary Beth Marler at (609) 343-4944 or mmarler@atlanticcape.edu.

If you are interested in signing up for classes, please complete an application for admission.

Complete ACA Interest Form

 

Your tuition could be free!

tuition free collegeThe Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) program through the State of New Jersey provides free-tuition and approved educational fees for qualifying students. Last year alone, over $1.4 million was awarded to 654 students through the CCOG program.   

See if you're eligible and find out more about CCOG.

Testimonial
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“The ACA set the tone and expectations for me on the first day. I knew what to expect and that has kept me grounded and inspired. There aren't many culinary schools that teach you what the real world will be like.” Marvin Woods Celebrity Chef, Class of 1985 See More Notable Alumni Here!
Did you know? At the Academy, learning isn't just confined to a classroom. We have an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven and our own Organic Greenhouse and herb garden.

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About Us

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Degrees and Certificates

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