Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts – Dallas
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2007 |
| Address |
11830 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas, Texas, United States 32°54′40″N 96°52′14″W / 32.911050°N 96.870578°WCoordinates: 32°54′40″N 96°52′14″W / 32.911050°N 96.870578°W |
| Website | Le Cordon Bleu Collage of Culinary Arts– Dallas |
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts – Dallas was founded in 2007 and is affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America. Located in Dallas, Texas, LCB Dallas is a branch of Texas Culinary Academy which is owned by Career Education Corporation under a licensing agreement with Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
History
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, Dallas, was founded in 1999. The school began operating in 1999, offering the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program to students. The school is associated with the famed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Paris, which was established in 1895.
The history of the name, Le Cordon Bleu dates back to the 16th century where King Henry III awarded members of the Order of the Holy Spirit a medallion that was suspended from a Blue Ribbon…or Le Cordon Bleu. In the 19th century a collection of recipes, “La Cuisinière Cordon Bleu”, was published and was well received. The collection’s success prompted its publishers to open a culinary school with the Cordon Bleu designation. The reputation of the school spread rapidly, both in France and internationally. Since then, students throughout the world have trained in the culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu.
Programs
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program Diploma Program
Campus
The Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, Dallas campus, located in The Webb at LBJ building, is approximately 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) in size. The institute contains:
- classrooms
- a kitchen
- computer labs
- a library for the students
- a restaurant staffed by students
- a school bookstore
- administrative offices
City of Dallas, Texas
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts – Dallas is located in Dallas, Texas. Dallas is the 3rd largest city in the state of Texas.
Accreditation
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts – Dallas is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The campus is a branch campus of Texas Culinary Academy.