About Our Program

We are very proud of our dynamic and exciting program here at Utah Valley University.

The talented and skilled members of our faculty hold certification from the American Culinary Federation as either a Certified Executive Chef or Certified Executive Pastry Chef.

Culinary Arts Institute has received national accreditation through the American Culinary Federation!

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Prospective Students

Students have the opportunity to develop skills through different catering events.

President's Scholarship Ball

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The President's Scholarship Ball is one of these events where students work under the tutelage of Chefs to create a dining experience for up to 800 people.
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Scholarship Gala

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The Scholarship Gala showcases the talents and skills of the Culinary Arts Institute students in a fine dining event featuring "art of the chef".
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Restaurant Forte

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Students also participate in operating Restaurant Forte located in the UCCU Center where menus focus on International and American Regional cuisine.
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Accreditation

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The Culinary Arts Institute is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Established in 1929, ACF is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America with more than 14,000 members in over 170 chapters nationwide.

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