Students have a number of options when it comes to a culinary education in Fort Lauderdale. At the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, one can pursue the art of cooking, culinary arts, or culinary management. Recreational cooks might enjoy the classes offered by Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School. Programs in culinary, nutrition, baking and pastry, and food and beverage management at Florida Culinary Institute are another option. Florida Culinary is located about an hour from Fort Lauderdale in West Palm Beach.

Fort Lauderdale has a sizzling market for those in the hospitality industry. The food service-related industry is expected to see growth of 19% through 2012, while cooks are forecasted for increases of 22%, and chefs are forecasted for increases of 20%.

• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
  Cooking, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management
  
• Cafe Maxx, Cooking Classes | (954) 782-0606 | Email
  BBQ, Grilling
  
• Chef Jean-Pierre Cooking School | (954) 563-2700
  Cooking
  
• Whole Foods Market - Fort Lauderdale - Cooking Classes | (954) 565-565, ext 243
  Cooking