I had the time of my life! I never dreamed I'd be able to attend culinary school while living in Utah until I heard about PCCI. At the time they were only located in Park City, Utah which was too far for me to drive on a daily basis. I followed them on social media and the minute they opened a new location in Salt Lake City, I signed up. I took the eight week course that ended in the pastry curriculum. I loved the way Chef Rebecca Millican taught her classes. It appealed to me the most because of the organization of how the classes were laid out and the hands on experience of making doughs, custards, pastry and confections. Although the pastry portion was my favorite, the skills I learned in the rest of the course are what I use the most in my business.I graduated a little over a year ago and immediately started my own catering company. I also have the opportunity to teach and assist at many events. I LOVE MY NEW CAREER! I set my own schedule and work when I want to.When our time was up I didn't want to leave. Our class became fast friends and we had a blast. I have attended chef dinners, recreational and advanced skills classes at PCCI since then and I return whenever I can.I recommend PCCI to anyone who wants to learn more about the culinary world and build some life long skills in cooking. The 8 week program is flexible and affordable for the education you receive from the best chefs around!
Kimberly B.
The staff was very nice, but the class was awful. I went with a friend to the macaron class and we left with deflated and misshapen cookies that were filled with a watery and strange version of Italian buttercream. The class was sold as a 3.5-hour class, but most of the preparation, including making the batter and buttercream was done for us, and all we did was pipe the batter and fill them. The class ended ~1.5 hours early and the "macarons" went in the trash.
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Kenna M
I attended PCCI earlier this year. In my opinion, the Culinary Course is grossly overpriced.THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH BURNERS FOR EACH STUDENT TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE. Previously we could use induction burners, but halfway through my class they said we were no longer allowed to use them and had to share the gas range. Other students would adjust my burners, move my pots and pans, or remove my food altogether. The fight for space alone is not worth the money.85% of the recipes in the course book contained errors (not just typos, but ingredients being omitted or quantities being listed incorrectly.) On several occasions there were not enough ingredients for all students. The quality of the ingredients was poor (limp celery, old onions, rotten scallions.)The instructors did not seem confident or properly qualified. I attended the PM class and my instructors did not teach us how to plate any of our food. They did not double check the oven temperature, resulting in food burning or being undercooked.
Marla Trickel
I attended the million dollar gingerbread house class. It was THE WORST class I have ever experienced. I don’t think any of the four ‘chefs’ working had ever made a gingerbread house. There was basically instructions. The royal icing provided was not mixed to the right consistency to be useful for decorating and they gave us buttercream frosting for instruction! I could go on and on, what a complete waste of my time and money.
Rachel Holley Flynn
We booked Park City Culinary Institute for a team building activity during our 43 person staff retreat. HIGHLY recommend. Lorenzo and team are so passionate about food and teaching you about it.
Chris Jorgensen
Caveat: I have not yet enrolled at PCCI. That said, I spent a delightful couple of hours there for a tour and conversations. The teaching kitchen is top-quality and the chef conducting the course was very knowledgable and paid close attention to the students. Reminded me of a momma giraffe helping a newborn calf to her wobbly feet. After my scheduled interview, I took time to speak with several students. To a person, they were bright, articulate, and pleased with their experience. I felt a strong sense of community.
Nycole R.
I was invited to a corporate event held here recently. All the attendees had the opportunity to make several items for an Asian themed meal. The chefs were great teachers-giving us clear instructions and guidance throughout the entire event. All the ingredients were prepared and ready to go, we just assembled them. I'd imagine that we would have done more if we were actual culinary students rather than corporate guests.The facility is large and very clean. Everything is laid out well and inspiring-making me almost want to go to Whole Foods and buy a bunch of ingredients I've never heard of to make a fancy meal. Almost.But instead, I'll happily sign up for a class here again so I can come pretend to know how to cook for a day and then go back home later to my Hamburger Helper.
Bojack Cheese
Highly recommend the PC institute if you want to expand your knowledge for cuisine/pastry!! Huge shout out to Chef James, he has shared lots of great technique and has been very supportive when questions arise?
Bekah Gensure
We had a fantastic experience at the Christmas cookie class. Learned how to make 2 different kinds of cookies as well as royal icing, did lots of decorating, and got to enjoy all of our tasty treats afterward. Instructor Zach was fantastic, well organized, helpful, and fun. Also learned a lot from Drew. Already looking for my next class!!
Amazing class. Can't wait to attend more classes. Chef Zack, Chef Drew and Chef Robert are awesome instructors and very fun atmosphereThanks PC culinary Institute
Katie Simpson
Chef Robert is the best! He is great at teaching the reason behind the method and I feel like I am learning great life skills. Pasta week is the best and I can now make a pretty good omelette! Highly recommend
LisaMarie Strong
I have learned so much from the courses that I'm taking. The Instructors are amazing! Chef Zack, who is my Pastry and Baking Instructor is a wealth of knowledge. His teaching style is one in which all types of learning can benefit from. He is patient, and he takes time out to explain if someone is confused or doesn't understand. He is a great asset to the institution.My Cuisine Instructor, Chef Robert, born in Italy, brings an incredible amount of knowledge and education to the table. He is vibrant and captivating. He has a story for just about everything that he makes/creates. His teaching style is both comedic and artistic. In short, he makes learning fun.The choice to attend the Park City Culinary Arts Institute was one of the best decisions that I have made in my education endeavors.
Dana
The French cooking class was such an awesome experience! Zach and Robert were super helpful and friendly. Easy to follow instructions, delicious results and they serve wine during.. ? Highly recommend for date night, but can be enjoyed with friends too?
Rachel Dutson
Going to culinary school was something I thought I'd never be able to do. I originally signed up for just the Pastry course but I had so much fun that I HAD to take the Cuisine too! (Yep, they hooked me. Lol) Thank you Park City Culinary Institute for making dreams affordable and a reality for so many people. Love the night class options too! Times and dates to meet everyone's schedule.
I had the time of my life! I never dreamed I'd be able to attend culinary school while living in Utah until I heard about PCCI. At the time they were only located in Park City, Utah which was too far for me to drive on a daily basis. I followed them on social media and the minute they opened a new location in Salt Lake City, I signed up. I took the eight week course that ended in the pastry curriculum. I loved the way Chef Rebecca Millican taught her classes. It appealed to me the most because of the organization of how the classes were laid out and the hands on experience of making doughs, custards, pastry and confections. Although the pastry portion was my favorite, the skills I learned in the rest of the course are what I use the most in my business.I graduated a little over a year ago and immediately started my own catering company. I also have the opportunity to teach and assist at many events. I LOVE MY NEW CAREER! I set my own schedule and work when I want to.When our time was up I didn't want to leave. Our class became fast friends and we had a blast. I have attended chef dinners, recreational and advanced skills classes at PCCI since then and I return whenever I can.I recommend PCCI to anyone who wants to learn more about the culinary world and build some life long skills in cooking. The 8 week program is flexible and affordable for the education you receive from the best chefs around!
The staff was very nice, but the class was awful. I went with a friend to the macaron class and we left with deflated and misshapen cookies that were filled with a watery and strange version of Italian buttercream. The class was sold as a 3.5-hour class, but most of the preparation, including making the batter and buttercream was done for us, and all we did was pipe the batter and fill them. The class ended ~1.5 hours early and the "macarons" went in the trash.
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I attended PCCI earlier this year. In my opinion, the Culinary Course is grossly overpriced.THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH BURNERS FOR EACH STUDENT TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE. Previously we could use induction burners, but halfway through my class they said we were no longer allowed to use them and had to share the gas range. Other students would adjust my burners, move my pots and pans, or remove my food altogether. The fight for space alone is not worth the money.85% of the recipes in the course book contained errors (not just typos, but ingredients being omitted or quantities being listed incorrectly.) On several occasions there were not enough ingredients for all students. The quality of the ingredients was poor (limp celery, old onions, rotten scallions.)The instructors did not seem confident or properly qualified. I attended the PM class and my instructors did not teach us how to plate any of our food. They did not double check the oven temperature, resulting in food burning or being undercooked.
I attended the million dollar gingerbread house class. It was THE WORST class I have ever experienced. I don’t think any of the four ‘chefs’ working had ever made a gingerbread house. There was basically instructions. The royal icing provided was not mixed to the right consistency to be useful for decorating and they gave us buttercream frosting for instruction! I could go on and on, what a complete waste of my time and money.
We booked Park City Culinary Institute for a team building activity during our 43 person staff retreat. HIGHLY recommend. Lorenzo and team are so passionate about food and teaching you about it.
Caveat: I have not yet enrolled at PCCI. That said, I spent a delightful couple of hours there for a tour and conversations. The teaching kitchen is top-quality and the chef conducting the course was very knowledgable and paid close attention to the students. Reminded me of a momma giraffe helping a newborn calf to her wobbly feet. After my scheduled interview, I took time to speak with several students. To a person, they were bright, articulate, and pleased with their experience. I felt a strong sense of community.
I was invited to a corporate event held here recently. All the attendees had the opportunity to make several items for an Asian themed meal. The chefs were great teachers-giving us clear instructions and guidance throughout the entire event. All the ingredients were prepared and ready to go, we just assembled them. I'd imagine that we would have done more if we were actual culinary students rather than corporate guests.The facility is large and very clean. Everything is laid out well and inspiring-making me almost want to go to Whole Foods and buy a bunch of ingredients I've never heard of to make a fancy meal. Almost.But instead, I'll happily sign up for a class here again so I can come pretend to know how to cook for a day and then go back home later to my Hamburger Helper.
Highly recommend the PC institute if you want to expand your knowledge for cuisine/pastry!! Huge shout out to Chef James, he has shared lots of great technique and has been very supportive when questions arise?
We had a fantastic experience at the Christmas cookie class. Learned how to make 2 different kinds of cookies as well as royal icing, did lots of decorating, and got to enjoy all of our tasty treats afterward. Instructor Zach was fantastic, well organized, helpful, and fun. Also learned a lot from Drew. Already looking for my next class!!
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Amazing class. Can't wait to attend more classes. Chef Zack, Chef Drew and Chef Robert are awesome instructors and very fun atmosphereThanks PC culinary Institute
Chef Robert is the best! He is great at teaching the reason behind the method and I feel like I am learning great life skills. Pasta week is the best and I can now make a pretty good omelette! Highly recommend
I have learned so much from the courses that I'm taking. The Instructors are amazing! Chef Zack, who is my Pastry and Baking Instructor is a wealth of knowledge. His teaching style is one in which all types of learning can benefit from. He is patient, and he takes time out to explain if someone is confused or doesn't understand. He is a great asset to the institution.My Cuisine Instructor, Chef Robert, born in Italy, brings an incredible amount of knowledge and education to the table. He is vibrant and captivating. He has a story for just about everything that he makes/creates. His teaching style is both comedic and artistic. In short, he makes learning fun.The choice to attend the Park City Culinary Arts Institute was one of the best decisions that I have made in my education endeavors.
The French cooking class was such an awesome experience! Zach and Robert were super helpful and friendly. Easy to follow instructions, delicious results and they serve wine during.. ? Highly recommend for date night, but can be enjoyed with friends too?
Going to culinary school was something I thought I'd never be able to do. I originally signed up for just the Pastry course but I had so much fun that I HAD to take the Cuisine too! (Yep, they hooked me. Lol) Thank you Park City Culinary Institute for making dreams affordable and a reality for so many people. Love the night class options too! Times and dates to meet everyone's schedule.