Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute is a culinary school located in Arlington, Virginia. It provides education and training for individuals interested in both professional culinary careers and recreational cooking.
The institute offers full-time professional programs designed to prepare students for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. These programs cover comprehensive culinary arts, pastry and baking, and restaurant management, featuring hands-on training led by experienced chef instructors.
Beyond professional training, Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute also hosts continuing education and enrichment classes open to the public. These recreational classes cover a variety of topics, including international cuisines, specialized techniques like knife skills and sauce making, healthy cooking, and baking. Offerings include single sessions, class series, kids classes, and private events such as team building workshops.