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?

DISH Holiday Savings Start Today—Save Big!
Try DISH for free for seven days and get exclusive access to all our recipes, videos, guides, Q&As, menu plans, and more. And for a limited time, you can save up to 50%! Plus, as a special bonus, we’ll send you a free One Dish Meals cookbook.

The Perfect Gift for Your Favorite Foodie
This holiday season, get them a gift they’ll be sure to love. Take a class, dine in our restaurants, take a tour, and more with a CIA gift card. Available for purchase online or in-person at a CIA campus near you!