Orlando Culinary Academy

Orlando, Florida, United States · Est. 2002 · Private For-profit

Culinary and hospitality training school affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu, operating 2002–2017 in Orlando.

  • Established January 2002; closed 2017 when all US Le Cordon Bleu locations shut down
  • For-profit culinary and hospitality school; branch of International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) Tampa
  • Located in Orlando Central Park, south Orlando; 80,000 sq ft freestanding facility
  • Offered Associate in Science degrees in Culinary Arts and Pâtisserie & Baking (15–21 months)
  • Accredited by ACICS and American Culinary Federation Foundation
  • Named College of the Year by Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (2007)

Academics

Orlando Culinary Academy offered two Associate in Science degree programs: Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. Both programs were designed to span 15 to 21 months and included an externship during the final three months. The curriculum was delivered through professional kitchens, lecture classrooms, and an on-site library.

Campus & Facilities

The Academy occupied an 80,000 square-foot freestanding facility at 8511 Commodity Circle in Orlando Central Park, a south Orlando office-industrial park. The campus included professional kitchens, lecture classrooms, a library, and administrative offices.

Admissions

Admission required a personal interview, high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an application, enrollment agreement, and financial aid forms.

Accreditation & Affiliations

OCA was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission. The school was affiliated with the Career College Association, Florida Association of Post-Secondary Schools and Colleges, Florida Restaurant Association, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and American Culinary Federation.

Founded
2002
Type
Private For-profit
Courses
2
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationLe Cordon Bleu Schools North America; International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) Tampa
Websitehttp://www.orlandoculinary.com
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
2
Avg career outcomes
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Total intake
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Housing
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources