Alumni & Student Testimonials

“An ICE education is one of the most rewarding, awe-inspiring investments you can make in yourself. From day one you become part of a broad network of creative classmates, industry influencers and a team of staff dedicated to helping you succeed.”

“As a dual Culinary and Culinary Management student, ICE provided exactly the foundation I was looking for to transition seamlessly into the food industry. The instructors, advisors, curriculum, volunteer opportunities, and facilities all played impactful roles in my culinary school experience, and I felt better prepared to approach my new career with confidence.”

“I couldn't be happier with the education I received from ICE. It has made me a better business person and given me the confidence in myself to open a new restaurant, which I will be naming Agave Mexican Kitchen.”

“I love to be a small part in other people’s happiness. ICE is opening my eyes to all sides of the business in a timeline that allows me to work full time as well. ICE is teaching me how to keep focused on my vision and manage all the details of it.”

“ICE gave me a more professional take on the industry that I would not have had otherwise. Aside from the affordable tuition, the curriculum intrigued me. I felt it was the best well-rounded school for what I plan on doing with my career.”

“ICE lives up to their reputation and delivers in giving students the knowledge and hands-on experience from instructors actively working in the field. If someone is looking to make a career change and get a foot in the hospitality and hotel industry , ICE will be there holding the door open.”

“As a career changer, ICE’s Double Diploma program spoke perfectly to both sides of my brain. With Culinary Arts, I learned the proper techniques to express my creativity through food, and with Culinary Management, I gained practical knowledge about the food business to turn my creativity into a profitable career.”

“ICE understands the fundamental skills an individual needs to be successful in the food industry. The significance of knife skills, creative plating and cleanliness were all emphasized in the classroom. With extra skills classes offered outside of class, plenty of opportunities were provided for me to hone my craft.”

“My experience at ICE was so positive that I wish it had been longer than five months in the kitchen classroom! ICE gave me exposure to all types of desserts and pastries and provided me with the techniques of baking that I need to work successfully in the industry.”

“ICE’s well-paced and appropriately designed program was an amazing opportunity to gain a toolset that I can now use to start the next part of my journey.”

“Making the decision to take the leap from a successful corporate life to pursue my long-time dream of being a chef now seems like I should have done this years ago! I found the transition into a professional kitchen very smooth, and I felt right at home.”

“Finding out that ICE was opening its Los Angeles campus was a life-changing moment for me. I knew I needed the formal training to advance my career as a cook and aspiring chef. The culinary program offered by ICE was perfectly accelerated and comprehensive for my needs."

“ICE is the perfect balance of discipline and creativity. The classroom taught me about the structure and etiquette of a professional kitchen while providing a safe place to learn and explore. I was inspired and pushed every day to learn more and create more.”