ACI Graduate Success

Celebrating the achievements of ACI graduates as they turn their culinary passions into successful careers.

ACI Graduate Success

For almost 25 years, Arizona Culinary Institute has proudly watched hundreds of graduates launch successful careers in the culinary world. Our alumni have gone on to work in some of the most acclaimed restaurants across the country, travel the globe, start their own businesses, and even compete on numerous culinary television programs. Their creativity, dedication, and passion continue to inspire us every day.

We invite all graduates to stay connected through our ACI Alumni Facebook page—share your milestones, inspire future culinarians, and let us celebrate your success with you!

Be sure to check out our video testimonials to hear firsthand what ACI has meant to our students and how their experience here helped shape their culinary journeys.

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SHIPROCK – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) congratulates the grand marshals of the 113th Northern Navajo Fair parade. Grand marshals were Dr. Tanisha Begay, Shiyazh Pete, and Justin Pioche. Begay is the owner and chiropractor of Hozho Wellness and Chiropractic in Shiprock, N.M. She is a

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  • It’s not always about what’s on the plate. 🔪

Sometimes it’s the skills behind it.

Learning the techniques, building good habits, and getting comfortable with the tools you’ll use every day in the kitchen.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #CulinaryStudents #KnifeSkills #CulinaryArts
  • Your creativity belongs in the kitchen. 🔥🍽️

Learn the techniques behind dishes that look incredible and taste even better—all through hands-on culinary training.

Classes start October 26. Schedule your tour of Arizona Culinary Institute today!

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #LearnToCook #ScottsdaleAZ
  • Bistro day at ACI 🍔

Good food, busy kitchens, and plenty of hands-on practice. Just another day of turning what you learn into something worth putting on a plate.

Ready to get in the kitchen? Schedule a tour and see what ACI is all about.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BistroDay #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
  • Behind every great chef is a teacher who believed in their potential. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

This World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating the chef instructors who share their knowledge, inspire creativity, and help the next generation find their place in the kitchen.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to our incredible ACI chefs! 🖤💛

#WorldTeachersDay #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #ChefInstructors #CulinarySchool #FutureChefs
  • Imagine creating food like this. 👨‍🍳✨

At Arizona Culinary Institute, you’ll develop professional techniques, explore new flavors and gain hands-on experience in the kitchen.

Classes start October 26. Schedule your tour today!

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
  • Love what’s on the plate? Come see what happens in the kitchen. 👨‍🍳

Join us Saturday, December 12, for Arizona Culinary Institute’s Open House in Scottsdale. Meet our chefs, explore our kitchens, and ask your questions about culinary school.

Save the date and reserve your spot:
https://azculinary.edu/news/open-house/

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #ACIOpenHouse #CulinarySchool #Scottsdale #FutureChef
  • Louisville, Kentucky

Drink: Mint Julep
Dish pairing: Louisville Hot Brown

Friday night in Louisville arrives over crushed ice. A Mint Julep brings cool mint, bourbon warmth, and a touch of sweetness beside the city’s beloved Hot Brown: roast turkey and toast under bubbling Mornay, finished with crisp bacon and roasted tomato. Bourbon’s caramel notes meet the browned cheese and smoky bacon, while mint and ice refresh the palate after every rich forkful. Settle into the glow, let the sauce run to the edges, and take your time. Some pairings whisper. This one knows how to make an entrance. 🥃✨

AI image disclosure: This image was created with AI for our Friday global culinary series, which explores food traditions from around the world and celebrates connection across cultures and communities. Arizona Culinary Institute does not use AI-generated images to represent or promote our students, classes, facilities, or school programs.

 #LouisvilleEats #MintJulep #HotBrown #KentuckyCuisine #FridayNightPairing #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute
  • Today’s most important ingredient: coffee. ☕️ Happy International Coffee Day from ACI!
  • Fresh ingredients. Professional techniques. Endless creativity. 🥬✨

At Arizona Culinary Institute, students gain hands-on experience transforming everyday ingredients into beautifully prepared dishes.

Classes start October 26. Schedule your tour today!

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
It’s not always about what’s on the plate. 🔪

Sometimes it’s the skills behind it.

Learning the techniques, building good habits, and getting comfortable with the tools you’ll use every day in the kitchen.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #CulinaryStudents #KnifeSkills #CulinaryArts
It’s not always about what’s on the plate. 🔪 Sometimes it’s the skills behind it. Learning the techniques, building good habits, and getting comfortable with the tools you’ll use every day in the kitchen. #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #CulinaryStudents #KnifeSkills #CulinaryArts
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Your creativity belongs in the kitchen. 🔥🍽️ Learn the techniques behind dishes that look incredible and taste even better—all through hands-on culinary training. Classes start October 26. Schedule your tour of Arizona Culinary Institute today! #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #LearnToCook #ScottsdaleAZ
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Bistro day at ACI 🍔

Good food, busy kitchens, and plenty of hands-on practice. Just another day of turning what you learn into something worth putting on a plate.

Ready to get in the kitchen? Schedule a tour and see what ACI is all about.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BistroDay #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
Bistro day at ACI 🍔 Good food, busy kitchens, and plenty of hands-on practice. Just another day of turning what you learn into something worth putting on a plate. Ready to get in the kitchen? Schedule a tour and see what ACI is all about. #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BistroDay #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
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Behind every great chef is a teacher who believed in their potential. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

This World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating the chef instructors who share their knowledge, inspire creativity, and help the next generation find their place in the kitchen.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to our incredible ACI chefs! 🖤💛

#WorldTeachersDay #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #ChefInstructors #CulinarySchool #FutureChefs
Behind every great chef is a teacher who believed in their potential. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 This World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating the chef instructors who share their knowledge, inspire creativity, and help the next generation find their place in the kitchen. Happy World Teachers’ Day to our incredible ACI chefs! 🖤💛 #WorldTeachersDay #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #ChefInstructors #CulinarySchool #FutureChefs
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Imagine creating food like this. 👨‍🍳✨ At Arizona Culinary Institute, you’ll develop professional techniques, explore new flavors and gain hands-on experience in the kitchen. Classes start October 26. Schedule your tour today! #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
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Love what’s on the plate? Come see what happens in the kitchen. 👨‍🍳

Join us Saturday, December 12, for Arizona Culinary Institute’s Open House in Scottsdale. Meet our chefs, explore our kitchens, and ask your questions about culinary school.

Save the date and reserve your spot:
https://azculinary.edu/news/open-house/

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #ACIOpenHouse #CulinarySchool #Scottsdale #FutureChef
Love what’s on the plate? Come see what happens in the kitchen. 👨‍🍳 Join us Saturday, December 12, for Arizona Culinary Institute’s Open House in Scottsdale. Meet our chefs, explore our kitchens, and ask your questions about culinary school. Save the date and reserve your spot: https://azculinary.edu/news/open-house/ #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #ACIOpenHouse #CulinarySchool #Scottsdale #FutureChef
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Louisville, Kentucky

Drink: Mint Julep
Dish pairing: Louisville Hot Brown

Friday night in Louisville arrives over crushed ice. A Mint Julep brings cool mint, bourbon warmth, and a touch of sweetness beside the city’s beloved Hot Brown: roast turkey and toast under bubbling Mornay, finished with crisp bacon and roasted tomato. Bourbon’s caramel notes meet the browned cheese and smoky bacon, while mint and ice refresh the palate after every rich forkful. Settle into the glow, let the sauce run to the edges, and take your time. Some pairings whisper. This one knows how to make an entrance. 🥃✨

AI image disclosure: This image was created with AI for our Friday global culinary series, which explores food traditions from around the world and celebrates connection across cultures and communities. Arizona Culinary Institute does not use AI-generated images to represent or promote our students, classes, facilities, or school programs.

 #LouisvilleEats #MintJulep #HotBrown #KentuckyCuisine #FridayNightPairing #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute
Louisville, Kentucky Drink: Mint Julep Dish pairing: Louisville Hot Brown Friday night in Louisville arrives over crushed ice. A Mint Julep brings cool mint, bourbon warmth, and a touch of sweetness beside the city’s beloved Hot Brown: roast turkey and toast under bubbling Mornay, finished with crisp bacon and roasted tomato. Bourbon’s caramel notes meet the browned cheese and smoky bacon, while mint and ice refresh the palate after every rich forkful. Settle into the glow, let the sauce run to the edges, and take your time. Some pairings whisper. This one knows how to make an entrance. 🥃✨ AI image disclosure: This image was created with AI for our Friday global culinary series, which explores food traditions from around the world and celebrates connection across cultures and communities. Arizona Culinary Institute does not use AI-generated images to represent or promote our students, classes, facilities, or school programs. #LouisvilleEats #MintJulep #HotBrown #KentuckyCuisine #FridayNightPairing #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute
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Today’s most important ingredient: coffee. ☕️ Happy International Coffee Day from ACI!
Today’s most important ingredient: coffee. ☕️ Happy International Coffee Day from ACI!
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Fresh ingredients. Professional techniques. Endless creativity. 🥬✨ At Arizona Culinary Institute, students gain hands-on experience transforming everyday ingredients into beautifully prepared dishes. Classes start October 26. Schedule your tour today! #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #CulinaryArts #ScottsdaleAZ
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