Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry

Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry Offering associate and certificate degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality.

Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry opened in the fall of 2021 with great fanfare and support from the community. The school offers hands-on, practical training in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality. Students choose from one of these program areas and can elect to earn either an associate or certificate degr

ee. Highly trained, credentialed instructors teach both theory and practical application in and out of the kitchen. Students expand their skills by completing internships in the Lowcountry’s own world-renowned restaurants and resorts. Training in customer service, hospitality and entrepreneurship round out the curriculum. Plus, general education courses can be completed at any of TCL’s campuses or online. The campus itself is a 30,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art, stand-alone facility featuring two teaching kitchens, a bake lab, a lecture theater, a café, a teaching restaurant, two academic classrooms, two computer labs and a ballroom for events or additional classroom space. This page, affiliated with TCL, is managed by culinary institute staff. To learn more or request information visit www.tcl.edu/culinary-institute.

06/04/2026
CIS had two recipients at the spring 2026 Spring Student Awards Ceremony. Outstanding Graduate was Nicole Mooney, and Ou...
06/03/2026

CIS had two recipients at the spring 2026 Spring Student Awards Ceremony. Outstanding Graduate was Nicole Mooney, and Outstanding Alumni was Mark Bernhard.

Nicole’s performance at the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry has been exemplary, characterized by a perfect balance of academic excellence, active leadership, veteran leadership, and community service. What makes her achievements truly remarkable is the resilience and time management she demonstrates daily. As a mom, wife, retired veteran, and currently employed professional, she navigates a complex set of responsibilities with grace and unwavering focus.

As a culinary adjunct, teaching the future culinary workforce, Mark maintains the highest professional standards, mirroring the “Semper Fidelis” spirit of his Marine Corps roots. He leads with the steady hand of a veteran and the foresight of a mentor, consistently supporting TCL’s ideals and goals by providing the value of a technical education in the modern workforce. Mark is a devoted father, a role that deeply informs his community involvement. Whether he is supporting his daughters, veteran outreach programs, or school activities, his civic engagement is rooted in a desire to build a stronger future for the next generation. He doesn’t just represent TCL in the workplace; he represents the college as a pillar of the Lowcountry community.

Happy June! We are starting off the first week of June with a fabulous lunch special. We have a Monte Cristo French Sand...
06/01/2026

Happy June! We are starting off the first week of June with a fabulous lunch special. We have a Monte Cristo French Sandwich. It is made with challah bread, bacon, eggs, cheddar cheese, and savory syrup. For the sandwich - $10 and chips and a drink for only $12.50!

Please join us in wishing our Hospitality Instructor, Ellen, a very happy birthday. We hope you enjoy a wonderful and we...
05/31/2026

Please join us in wishing our Hospitality Instructor, Ellen, a very happy birthday. We hope you enjoy a wonderful and well‑deserved celebration.

Only a few spots left for our first camp, Basic Baking & Cooking! Email summer@tcl.edu to register! &cooking
05/30/2026

Only a few spots left for our first camp, Basic Baking & Cooking! Email [email protected] to register!

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Today is National Hamburger Day! What type of hamburger is your favorite? Cheese? Bacon? LTO? Comment where you go to ge...
05/28/2026

Today is National Hamburger Day! What type of hamburger is your favorite? Cheese? Bacon? LTO? Comment where you go to get your favorite burger!

Today we hosted the Beaufort Mather and New River Tides. They learned about the history of the school and took a tour of...
05/27/2026

Today we hosted the Beaufort Mather and New River Tides. They learned about the history of the school and took a tour of the building before experiencing a sample of our culinary, baking, and hospitality programs. They finished the day with lunch in the ballroom and a quiz for prizes!

Unfortunately we were unable to celebrate Officer Giles’ birthday yesterday due to the holiday. Thankfully we were able ...
05/26/2026

Unfortunately we were unable to celebrate Officer Giles’ birthday yesterday due to the holiday. Thankfully we were able to celebrate today! We are grateful for all Officer Giles does to keep our students, faculty and staff safe at CIS. We hope you had a great day!

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1 Venture Drive
Bluffton, SC
29910

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 11:30am

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