Apply today for our next cohort!
Next class begins April 6, 2026
Hands-on culinary training to launch your professional career
New student checklist
Don’t leave your culinary career to chance. When you choose The Culinary School of Fort Worth, you’ll gain a universal skill set that will continue to inform your career path and inspire creativity for years to come.
STEP 1
Schedule a tour
Come see our kitchen in action! Tours are available Monday-Friday.
STEP 2
Submit Application
Be considered for one of 20 exclusive spots!
STEP 3
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for financial aid and explore other forms of paying for your education!
STEP 4
Join our Cohort
After you’re accepted and set up payment, we’ll contact you to schedule your enrollment and reserve your spot!
9-month Certificate Program
Whether you dream of becoming a chef, opening your own restaurant, or carving your path in the foodservice industry, our mission is to equip you with the fundamental skills you need to excel in any area of the culinary arts. Get started today by submitting your application through our online application.
Upcoming Start Dates
April 6, 2026
Available Class Time Options
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
or
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM*
*Subject to availability at time of enrollment.
How to apply
You can upload these items through our portal, emailed to ched@csftw.edu, or mailed to the address below:
The Culinary School of Fort Worth
Attn: Admissions Office
6550 Camp Bowie Blvd #110
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Schedule Tour
Thinking about your next steps? A campus tour is an essential part of your decision-making process. During your visit, you’ll get an up-close look at what makes our program special. You’ll be able to:
- Learn more about our curriculum
- See students in action
- Talk to admissions
- Speak to financial aid
Don’t just imagine your future here, schedule a tour today!
Submit Online Admissions Form
Fill out and submit the online admissions form
Additional Information:
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- Pay a $25.00 application fee
- The application fee is non-refundable
- To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be at least 17 years of age and must be able to read/write in English.
Proof of Education
Provide a copy of one of the following items:
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- High school diploma
- Official transcripts
- G.E.D
Essay
Submit a one-page essay that answers the following questions:
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- Why would you like to attend The Culinary School of Fort Worth?
- What is your expectation of the program?
- What do you hope to accomplish when you graduate?
Letter of Recommendation
Letters can be from family, co-workers, employer, teachers, or friends. Submit a one-page letter of recommendation that answers the following topic:
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- Why would you be a positive addition to the student body at The Culinary School of Fort Worth?
TX Food Handler Certificate
Submit your Texas Food Handler Certificate
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- A Texas Food Handler Certificate can be acquired through here.
Additional Information:
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- The Texas Food Handler Certificate has a separate fee and is not associated with The Culinary School of Fort Worth
- The Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS), under Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) §228.33, requires that all food employees successfully complete an accredited food handler training course to handle food.
Have Questions About Paying For School?
Upcoming Enrollment Dates
APRIL 2026
Class Starts
April 6, 2026
Application
Opens January 1, 2026
Enrollment Starts
March 1, 2026
Available Class Time Options
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
or
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM*
June 2026
Class Starts
June 24, 2026
Application
Opens April 1, 2026
Enrollment Starts
May 1, 2026
Available Class Time Options
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
or
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM*
* Subject to availability at time of enrollment
Enrollment is limited, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Spots are reserved when a student officially enrolls in the school. A student may enroll once they have toured the school, completed all the application steps, been accepted, and have confirmed their payment plan.
Next Cohort Begins April 6, 2026
Space Is Limited! Apply Now
Enrollment is limited and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
This school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
The TWC-assigned school number is: S2818.
The school’s programs are approved by TWC, as well as (name(s) of other Texas state agencies, as applicable) and (name(s) of any relevant accrediting bodies).
Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Schools are responsible for ensuring and documenting that all students have received a copy of the school’s grievance procedures and for describing these procedures in the school’s published catalog. If, as a student, you were not provided with this information, please inform school management.
Students dissatisfied with this school’s response to their complaint or who are not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well as with other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.
Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and Colleges Website.
More information on completion and placement statistics can be found here.
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