Gain expertise in culinary practice at BU’s Metropolitan College (MET). Taught entirely by professional chefs, restaurateurs, food industry professionals, and wine experts, BU MET’s hands-on culinary programs cover essential cooking techniques and offer world-class resources and networking opportunities.
Culinary Arts programs are available for credit, including as electives in the Master of Arts in Gastronomy. Learn how to register for credit.
Professional Culinary Arts Program
Founded in 1989 by Rebecca Alssid, Julia Child, and Jacques Pépin, BU’s semester-long Professional Culinary Arts Program helps you build the skills to excel in the food industry.
Culinary Arts 1 Online
Study at your own pace over the course of seven weeks with a combination of step-by-step video tutorials and weekly one-on-one sessions with chef instructor Chris Douglass.
Culinary Arts 2 Online
Hone culinary skills developed in Culinary Arts 1 Online and explore a variety of new foods and techniques, from charcuterie and game to ancient grains and rice.
Cook Like a Pro: Mastering Culinary Essentials Class
This hands-on class is designed for beginners and aspiring cooks alike and guides you through the fundamentals of meal preparation, ingredient selection, and proper seasoning.
Why BU’s Culinary Arts Programs?
Comprehensive Curriculum
Develop demonstratable skills in basic classic and modern techniques, global cuisines, and theories of food production.
Career Preparation
Gain insight into the food industry, benefit from connections to food industry professionals, and develop the skills needed for a wide variety of culinary jobs.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Resources
Benefit from a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, access to video lectures, and an extensive culinary library.
More Programs
Gastronomy and Food Studies
Hone your scholarship around society’s complex relationship with food throughout history.
Pastry Arts
Gain the foundational skills and sensory knowledge necessary to launch a pastry arts career.
Wine Studies
Explore the world of wine with a multi-course curriculum that will enhance expertise.
Cheese Studies
Examine the journey of cheese from farm to table, while learning hands-on techniques.