CIA Foodies
Experience the World of Food with the Culinary Institute of America
If you love food, you’re in the right place! Welcome to CIA for Enthusiasts, a place where you can cook, eat, celebrate, and learn at our campuses. From hands-on public cooking classes to exceptional dining experiences, CIA invites you to discover your inner chef with us.
Four Culinary Destinations
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Take a Class
Hands-on, multi-day signature CIA Boot Camps, single-day classes, and beverage classes with CIA chef-instructors in state-of-the-art kitchens. Take a class that dives into distinct cuisines or helps you develop proper techniques in the kitchen.
Dine With Us
Elegant fine dining and elevated casual experiences brought to you by the students and faculty at CIA with locations in the Hudson Valley, Napa Valley, and San Antonio.
Celebrate Something Special
Unique, food-centric weddings, special occasions, celebrations, corporate events, meetings and more offered at multiple locations with a variety of different spaces.

What’s Cooking at CIA?

Reel Taste Film Awards at CIA at Copia
The Flavors of Film Series presents The Reel Taste Film Awards, celebrating creators who artfully highlight food, culture, and the arts through film and media. This three-day event features acclaimed screenings, interactive culinary experiences, exclusive dinners, and panels with filmmakers and culinary leaders.

CIA Gift Cards
The CIA gift card is the perfect way for you or that food lover in your life to experience the Culinary Institute of America! Plan a culinary vacation. Take a class. Dine in our restaurants. Your gift card purchase not only helps to create lifetime memories but also supports vital student scholarships.

Find Your Inner Chef with DISH—Free Trial Inside!
Transform your cooking with DISH! Start with a seven-day trial at no cost and discover the joy of home-cooked meals with our premium content. Subscribe during this limited-time offer and save 20%, plus get a free CIA-embroidered apron as a welcome gift.