About Le Cordon Bleu

Western Culinary Institute’s commitment to excellence in culinary arts and hospitality management is strengthened by its partnership with Le Cordon Bleu. Students from throughout the world come to our facility for a hands-on, industry-relevant training and education experience.

Our 36,000-square-foot facility includes five lecture halls, eight professionally equipped kitchen classrooms, two student lounges, a library, computer lab and full-service public restaurant. Our experienced chef instructors come from the United States and abroad to share their culinary experiences in our well-rounded curriculum.

Western Culinary Institute’s location in beautiful downtown Portland, Oregon, makes it an attractive destination with unending nearby recreation opportunities. Our culinary school is just one hour to snow skiing at Mount Hood and the Pacific Ocean.