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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.

Some of Our Graduates..

Scent Psychology

April 7, 2026 No Comments

Have you ever been to an open house viewing and the realtor had some fresh cookies baking?  All of the sudden you feel like this could be your home- a place where your family gathers. This isn’t just a fun snack for tours, this is actually a scientifically studied phenomenon

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I loved my experience at ACI, I would do it all over again no questions asked!

– Francisco Duarte

They Provide great hands-on learning and grerat people there to help!

– Haylie Mounteer

It was an amazing experience & I wouldrecommend ACI to anyone.

– Aaron Connor

It was a great experience learning under different Chefs was exciting and refrershing.

– Mayte Flores Luna
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  • A great dinner deserves a great cocktail to go with it. This citrus-forward drink is bright, smooth, and finished with an orange slice, sugared rim, and fresh thyme for that perfect elevated touch. Pair it with a beautifully plated steak dinner, and now you’re talking. 🍽️✨ At Arizona Culinary Institute, it’s all about presentation, flavor, and learning how the full dining experience comes together. 👉 Schedule a tour: https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #ChefTraining #CulinaryArts #CocktailHour
  • Step Inside Your Culinary Journey 🍽️ There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
  • This is where confidence starts. Knife skills. Speed. Control. The fundamentals every chef needs — practiced daily. No shortcuts. Just hands-on training that sticks. Classes start April 27. Schedule a tour 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #knifeskills #culinaryschool #chefskills #handsonlearning #chefschool
  • There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
  • Layer by layer, skill by skill—this is where cake dreams take shape. From smooth buttercream finishes to intricate designs, learn the techniques that turn simple ingredients into edible art. New classes at Arizona Culinary Institute start April 27. Come see our kitchens, meet our chefs, and imagine yourself creating cakes that wow. 🍰 Your future starts with one step—take the tour. 👉 Schedule your tour: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #CakeDecorating #BakingSchoolAZ #FutureCakeArtist #PastryChefLife #CulinaryInstitute
  • It starts simple… and then it clicks. Sauces. Plating. Precision. The small details that turn food into something more. At ACI, you build those skills step by step — in a real kitchen, not just a classroom. Next classes start April 27. Come check it out 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #culinarytraining #learncooking #foodskills #chefschool#cheftraining
  • Ready to take the first step toward a career you’re passionate about? At Arizona Culinary Institute, you’ll get hands-on training, work alongside experienced chefs, and build real-world skills from day one. Come check us out and see where your culinary journey can begin. Schedule your tour today: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #PhoenixFoodie #ScheduleATour
  • From delicate pastries to show-stopping desserts, your future in baking starts here. 🎂✨ Step into the kitchen and experience hands-on training that turns passion into skill. New classes at Arizona Culinary Institute begin April 27—and now’s the perfect time to see it for yourself. Tour our campus, meet our chef instructors, and get a taste of what your future could look like. 👩‍🍳 Ready to rise to the occasion? 👉 Schedule your tour today: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #PastryLife #BakingSchool #FuturePastryChef #CulinarySchoolAZ #DessertGoals
  • Not everyone learns in a classroom. Some people learn in a real kitchen on the line, plating dishes, working under pressure. At Arizona Culinary Institute, that’s where you start. Classes begin April 27. Schedule a tour and see it for yourself 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #culinaryschool #cheflife #scottsdaleculinary #careerchange #chefschool
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A great dinner deserves a great cocktail to go with it. This citrus-forward drink is bright, smooth, and finished with an orange slice, sugared rim, and fresh thyme for that perfect elevated touch. Pair it with a beautifully plated steak dinner, and now you’re talking. 🍽️✨ At Arizona Culinary Institute, it’s all about presentation, flavor, and learning how the full dining experience comes together. 👉 Schedule a tour: https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #ChefTraining #CulinaryArts #CocktailHour
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A great dinner deserves a great cocktail to go with it. This citrus-forward drink is bright, smooth, and finished with an orange slice, sugared rim, and fresh thyme for that perfect elevated touch. Pair it with a beautifully plated steak dinner, and now you’re talking. 🍽️✨ At Arizona Culinary Institute, it’s all about presentation, flavor, and learning how the full dining experience comes together. 👉 Schedule a tour: https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #ChefTraining #CulinaryArts #CocktailHour
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Step Inside Your Culinary Journey 🍽️ There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
Step Inside Your Culinary Journey 🍽️ There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
Step Inside Your Culinary Journey 🍽️ There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
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Step Inside Your Culinary Journey 🍽️ There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
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This is where confidence starts. Knife skills. Speed. Control. The fundamentals every chef needs — practiced daily. No shortcuts. Just hands-on training that sticks. Classes start April 27. Schedule a tour 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #knifeskills #culinaryschool #chefskills #handsonlearning #chefschool
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This is where confidence starts. Knife skills. Speed. Control. The fundamentals every chef needs — practiced daily. No shortcuts. Just hands-on training that sticks. Classes start April 27. Schedule a tour 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #knifeskills #culinaryschool #chefskills #handsonlearning #chefschool
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There’s no better way to see if ACI is right for you than experiencing it in person. Walk our kitchens, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what it’s like to train in a professional culinary environment. Your future starts with a single step—come visit us. Book your tour now: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #ChefLife #CulinaryTraining #PhoenixAZ #ScheduleATour
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Layer by layer, skill by skill—this is where cake dreams take shape. From smooth buttercream finishes to intricate designs, learn the techniques that turn simple ingredients into edible art. New classes at Arizona Culinary Institute start April 27. Come see our kitchens, meet our chefs, and imagine yourself creating cakes that wow. 🍰 Your future starts with one step—take the tour. 👉 Schedule your tour: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #CakeDecorating #BakingSchoolAZ #FutureCakeArtist #PastryChefLife #CulinaryInstitute
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It starts simple… and then it clicks. Sauces. Plating. Precision. The small details that turn food into something more. At ACI, you build those skills step by step — in a real kitchen, not just a classroom. Next classes start April 27. Come check it out 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #culinarytraining #learncooking #foodskills #chefschool#cheftraining
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It starts simple… and then it clicks. Sauces. Plating. Precision. The small details that turn food into something more. At ACI, you build those skills step by step — in a real kitchen, not just a classroom. Next classes start April 27. Come check it out 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #culinarytraining #learncooking #foodskills #chefschool#cheftraining
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Ready to take the first step toward a career you’re passionate about? At Arizona Culinary Institute, you’ll get hands-on training, work alongside experienced chefs, and build real-world skills from day one. Come check us out and see where your culinary journey can begin. Schedule your tour today: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #ArizonaCulinary #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #PhoenixFoodie #ScheduleATour
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From delicate pastries to show-stopping desserts, your future in baking starts here. 🎂✨ Step into the kitchen and experience hands-on training that turns passion into skill. New classes at Arizona Culinary Institute begin April 27—and now’s the perfect time to see it for yourself. Tour our campus, meet our chef instructors, and get a taste of what your future could look like. 👩‍🍳 Ready to rise to the occasion? 👉 Schedule your tour today: https://azculinary.edu/apply-online/schedule-a-tour/ #PastryLife #BakingSchool #FuturePastryChef #CulinarySchoolAZ #DessertGoals
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Not everyone learns in a classroom. Some people learn in a real kitchen on the line, plating dishes, working under pressure. At Arizona Culinary Institute, that’s where you start. Classes begin April 27. Schedule a tour and see it for yourself 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #culinaryschool #cheflife #scottsdaleculinary #careerchange #chefschool
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Not everyone learns in a classroom. Some people learn in a real kitchen on the line, plating dishes, working under pressure. At Arizona Culinary Institute, that’s where you start. Classes begin April 27. Schedule a tour and see it for yourself 👇 https://azculinary.edu/schedule-a-tour/ #culinaryschool #cheflife #scottsdaleculinary #careerchange #chefschool
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It was the best time of my life. I made a lot of friends and I gained a lot of experience
Abigail Moreno
Great learning experience. If I could go back and do the program all over again I would. This place taught me a lot and I'm grateful I met good people along the way.
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I loved my experience at ACI, I would do it all over again no questions asked.
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Straight forward. A great experience with outstanding Instructors.
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Great experience overall. Met a lot of different people with important knowledge.
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AWESOME!!!
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Good, They provide great hands on learning. They have great instructors there to help you with anything you need.
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I would describe my educational experienc nothing but amazing! Staff and teachers were hands down the best. I learned a lot from chefWolf, Elliott, Sanchez!
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