Culinary Institute of Virginia

Culinary Institute of Virginia Culinary Institute of VA | Helping students explore the culinary world 🍽️ | 📍Norfolk & Richmond

Back to the basics. 🔪A new term means starting with the fundamentals, including one of the most essential skills in the ...
09/03/2026

Back to the basics. 🔪

A new term means starting with the fundamentals, including one of the most essential skills in the kitchen: knife cuts.

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A feast worth showing off. 👨‍🍳Students in Chef Jayson Leek’s Garde Manger class at our Glen Allen campus brought their s...
08/31/2026

A feast worth showing off. 👨‍🍳

Students in Chef Jayson Leek’s Garde Manger class at our Glen Allen campus brought their skills together for a Grand Buffet at the end of the term.

After weeks of learning the techniques behind charcuterie, cold dishes, and buffet presentation, it was time to put it all on the table.

Ready to turn your passion for food into something more? Here's why you should be at our Open House. 👨‍🍳👉 #1: Experienc...
08/13/2026

Ready to turn your passion for food into something more? Here's why you should be at our Open House. 👨‍🍳

👉 #1: Experience Hands-On Learning
Step into our kitchens and see how Culinary Institute of Virginia students build their skills through hands-on practice from day one.

👉 #2: Meet Our Chef Instructors
Connect with industry-experienced chefs, hear about their journeys, and learn how they help students grow both in and out of the kitchen.

👉 #3: Tour Our Professional Kitchens
Explore our industry-standard kitchens and get a firsthand look at the spaces where culinary techniques come to life.

📅 When: Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Culinary Institute of Virginia – Richmond & Norfolk Campuses

We hope to see you there!

Please help us welcome future chef Catherine Johnson! 👩‍🍳✨Catherine will be joining our Culinary Arts program this Augus...
08/13/2026

Please help us welcome future chef Catherine Johnson! 👩‍🍳✨

Catherine will be joining our Culinary Arts program this August after graduating from Bayside High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

We're excited to have you join the CIV community and can't wait to watch your culinary journey unfold. 🍴

Please help us welcome future chef Aniyah Gilliam! 👩‍🍳✨Aniyah will be joining our Culinary Arts program after graduating...
08/07/2026

Please help us welcome future chef Aniyah Gilliam! 👩‍🍳✨

Aniyah will be joining our Culinary Arts program after graduating from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Congratulations on this exciting next chapter! We look forward to seeing your passion for culinary arts grow here at CIV. 🍽️

Future chefs put their skills to the test at this year's CIV Culinary Decathlon! 👨‍🍳🏅Before classes even begin, incoming...
08/06/2026

Future chefs put their skills to the test at this year's CIV Culinary Decathlon! 👨‍🍳🏅

Before classes even begin, incoming students have the opportunity to step into our kitchens, demonstrate fundamental culinary techniques, receive feedback from chef judges, and compete for scholarships to help kickstart their education.

Throughout the competition, participants completed knife cuts, fabricated a whole chicken, prepared a classical chicken velouté, and showcased their culinary skills during a timed cooking challenge.

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients:
🥇 Jasmine Edwards - $3,000
🥈 Angelo Degracia - $2,500
🥉 Josee Mejia - $2,000
⭐ Terrance Williams - $1,500
⭐ Georvian Copeland - $1,000

We can't wait to welcome all of our incoming students into the kitchen this fall. Congratulations to everyone who competed! 👏

Please help us welcome future chef Georvian Copeland! 👨‍🍳✨Georvian will be joining our Culinary Arts program after gradu...
08/05/2026

Please help us welcome future chef Georvian Copeland! 👨‍🍳✨

Georvian will be joining our Culinary Arts program after graduating from Manor High School in Portsmouth, Virginia.

We're excited to welcome you to the CIV family and can't wait to see where your culinary journey takes you. 🍽️

Please help us welcome future pastry chef Amelia Hanlin! 🧁✨Amelia will be joining our Baking & Pastry Arts program this ...
07/30/2026

Please help us welcome future pastry chef Amelia Hanlin! 🧁✨

Amelia will be joining our Baking & Pastry Arts program this August after graduating from Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colorado.

We're so excited to welcome you from Colorado to the CIV family and can't wait to see all the incredible creations you'll bring to life.

Before the first plate leaves the pass, there's a plan.Students in the À La Carte course learn how to operate as a profe...
07/13/2026

Before the first plate leaves the pass, there's a plan.

Students in the À La Carte course learn how to operate as a professional brigade, dividing responsibilities, managing timing, and executing a full menu together.

This service featured:
🍽️ She Crab Soup
🍽️ Smoked Trout Rillettes
🍽️ Beef Short Rib Bourguignon
🍽️ Blackened Shrimp & Grits
🍽️ Airline Chicken Breast
🍽️ Pan-Seared Pork Chop

Swipe through for a behind-the-scenes look at service day. 👨‍🍳

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2428 Almeda Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23513

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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