You love to bake. You love to cook. Shouldn’t you do what you love to do? Now is the time to live your passion. Gain the essential knowledge and foundational skills that a strong culinary education demands: classic fundamentals of cooking and baking, history and influences of the world’s greatest cuisines, techniques for mastering common and exotic ingredients, and more. We offer four programs in culinary arts and pastry arts that allow you to choose the track best suited to your culinary goals and aspirations. Is today the day?
The only missing ingredient…is YOU!
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR CERTIFICATE AND PROFESSIONAL CULINARY AND PASTRY PROGRAMS!
Discover CSCA For Yourself
Cambridge School of Culinary Arts offers culinary education for budding professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists in the Greater Boston area and beyond. Join us for Certificate and Professional Culinary and Pastry Programs, Recreational Cooking Classes for all levels, and Private Cooking Events.
Professional Culinary Programs
Learn the fundamentals of cooking and baking during our robust 16-week certificate program. Want more? Dig deeper into classic and modern culinary and pastry techniques in our intensive 37-week diploma program.
Professional Pastry Programs
Learn the practical and theoretical techniques of pastry arts during this concentrated 16-week certificate program. Want more? Build upon the classic and modern techniques of pastry arts during our rigorous 37-week diploma program.
Recreational Programs
Whether you are a novice looking to gain confidence in the kitchen or a total cooking whiz looking to add to your repertoire, we have cooking classes for all skill levels, seven days a week.
Private Events
The kitchen brings people together unlike anything else. Whether planning a night out, birthday party, bachelor or bachelorette outing, family reunion or a corporate team building exercise, we’ve got you covered.
Online Academy
Learn from our professional chefs from the comfort of your own kitchen. Learn at your own pace and watch over and over again.
Swag Shop
You asked for it, we’ve got it! Show off your favorite Culinary School with pride! Aprons, Hoodies, T-shirts, tanks, accessories and even baby swag!

Where Tradition Is Always Cooking
For over 45 years, Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (CSCA) has fostered culinary passion and expertise in an intimate and nurturing environment. Our alumni continue to find great success across New England, the United States, and internationally. Today, we offer you the opportunity to join the CSCA family and launch your culinary future.
CSCA is an iconic New England landmark, and for over 45 years has been highly acclaimed among the nation’s premier culinary schools. Here, students gain the essential knowledge and foundational skills a great culinary education demands – classic fundamentals of cooking and baking, history and influences of the world’s greatest cuisines, techniques for mastering common and exotic ingredients, and more.
More Than A Culinary School
As a CSCA student, your education and experiences will take you far beyond just learning the basics. And because of the school’s prime Cambridge location, you’ll have the opportunity to explore exciting culinary trends while participating in events taking place in the bustling greater Boston area. We strive to create a life-changing experience, and expect your confidence to soar as we illuminate your culinary path and ultimately showcase what makes you, you.