The Detroit Institute of Gastronomy culinary arts program is a comprehensive hands-on culinary arts program designed to expand the student’s understanding of cooking and gastronomy through on-the-job training combined with distance education instructor led classes leading to industry recognized certifications and a graduate diploma.

Utilizing the US-DOL registered, American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Apprentice curriculum, enhanced with unique course offerings, the student is fully engaged in a “learn while you earn” environment. Over seven globally recognized certifications are built into the program to measure student progress and produce a graduate ready to launch their career.

We are committed to providing quality education crafted to build students with  well-informed minds, skillful hands, feet that willingly carry responsibility,  heads held high in confidence, hearts for hospitality and, the spirit to serve others.

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is a student-centered Institute both in its philosophy and its operation. With our industry partners, we lead the way in preparing students by supporting and empowering their achievement of knowledge, skills, and abilities resulting in productive individuals who contribute to their community, continue lifelong learning and become global citizens.

We affirm equal access to all aspects of the institute for the diverse population it serves. The institution approaches all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism focused on increasing and enhancing employment opportunities for students who graduate from DIG. The institute, with its faculty and staff, is committed to excellence in its services, programs, and practices. Graduates, upon completion of the program, will possess the requisite knowledge and skills to meet their educational goals.