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

For Christian, a career in culinary arts became much more than becoming a chef. After graduating from the Culinary Insti...
10/13/2026

For Christian, a career in culinary arts became much more than becoming a chef. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of Virginia, he built on his culinary experience to grow into leadership, eventually overseeing culinary operations across multiple sites nationwide.

From working in restaurants to managing large-scale operations, Christian’s journey shows how a culinary education can be the starting point for a much bigger career.

Nearly 20 years later, he’s still building on what he learned at CIV.

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A look inside the mock restaurant at CIV Richmond. 👨‍🍳Students, led by Chefs Charles Delargy and Darren Rounds, teamed u...
10/08/2026

A look inside the mock restaurant at CIV Richmond. 👨‍🍳

Students, led by Chefs Charles Delargy and Darren Rounds, teamed up to bring the dining experience from the kitchen to the table.

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A little knife work, a lot of precision, and even more kitchen energy. 🔪
10/01/2026

A little knife work, a lot of precision, and even more kitchen energy. 🔪

Rich doughs are having a moment. 🍩CIV Richmond students have been getting hands-on with fermentation, shaping, and the t...
09/24/2026

Rich doughs are having a moment. 🍩

CIV Richmond students have been getting hands-on with fermentation, shaping, and the techniques behind everything from braided breads to sweet doughs with Chef Sara Ayyash.

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. 🍴

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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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