You may remember a few weeks ago I asked if anyone knew anything abou California Culinary Academy, well Roy De Marigny of Sacramento got back to me.

I've just completed a course at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and can highly recommend it."
He and his wife have given up work (he was an insurance executive in Sacramento) sold everything and decided to open a small restaurant in Independence, near the Sequoia National Park.

They decided that it would be a valid exercise to get some formal training before embarking on their adventure. He decided on a 9-week course in hospitality management and she wanted to learn more about Culinary Arts. She's already an excellent cook but wanted her cuisine to appeal to a more upscale clientele. Now admittedly she had the tougher deal, with a 60-week Associates degree course, but she had the time and they both embarked on courses at California Culinary Academy and raved about the place.
This is what the CCA are saying about their courses:


Hospitality Management


Imagine a world of excitement. A world of travel. Welcome to a hospitality and restaurant management career. No matter what experience you may have, our Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management can give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in this fast growing industry. This 45-week, comprehensive hospitality & restaurant management training course of study combines sound managerial theory with practical, hands-on training. Which means when you're on the job, you won't just know what to do but also how to do it.




Our Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management Program can provide a strong basis in hospitality management practices as well as basic culinary skills that will help you achieve your goals in the foodservice and hospitality industry. You'll be introduced to both fronts of the house as well as back of the house operations. Topics of study include hotel operations; restaurant management, accounting, and law; small business management; wine studies; professional communications; human resource management; gaming/casino management; basic culinary arts training; and mixology/beverage service.


Even before you start working in the industry, you'll get on the job hospitality & restaurant management training through our externship program. This nine-week required course will put you under the direct supervision of a hospitality professional, giving you valuable exposure to your chosen field.


Culinary Arts
If you're seeking a career in the culinary arts or culinary arts training, California Culinary Academy offers an intensive program of study leading to an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. This 60-week culinary arts training program can prepare you for various positions at restaurants, hotels, private clubs, resorts, food magazines, and many other culinary related businesses. The curriculum integrates classical and modern culinary techniques with strong kitchen management skills, and can prepare you for professional entry into the food service industry.


Our Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program takes a global look at cuisine, emphasizing the principles and procedures as well as the history, evolution, and diversity of culinary arts. You'll have the opportunity to learn how to prepare appetizers, soups, sauces, vegetables, garde manger, charcuterie, entrées, breads, pastries, and desserts. You'll also learn to identify, fabricate, and portion meats, poultry, and fish. Other topics covered in these cooking courses include sanitation, hygiene, safety procedures, cost control, human resource management, and styles of table service.


You'll complete the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Degree Program with a 12-week externship, selecting a site for culinary arts training that will enhance your career path.