The CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE® (CIL) in Houston, Texas, is a community that aims to train and welcome the culinary experts of tomorrow into its international family of renowned chefs and hospitality workers.
The Institute was founded in 1998 by third generation French Chef Alain and Marie Lenôtre®. The LENOTRE® name is known worldwide for its French cuisine and Pastry Art. At CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE®, students will study both classic and contemporary culinary methods, learn to prepare hundreds of dishes and expand their knowledge of various topics related to the culinary arts including, for those enrolled in Associate Degree Programs, nutrition, menu development and wine fundamentals.
CIL offers 7 programs: four Elite Diploma Programs and three Associate Degree programs with the option of specialty electives such as Hotel, Hospitality and Restaurant Management, LENOTRE® Sommelier or Advanced Artistic Skills of Pastry Décor.