CIA California

Explore the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena

Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, here you鈥檒l be surrounded by world-class vineyards, growers, farm-to-table restaurants, and have plenty of opportunity for outdoor fun. In addition, you鈥檙e just a short ride from all the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer, from Michelin-starred restaurants to Giants baseball. Best of all, at CIA California, you鈥檒l be part of a close-knit campus that feels like family.

Campus Highlights

Once home to the Christian Brothers Winery, the is the hub of activity at the CIA鈥檚 California campus that features:

This state-of-the-art kitchen was custom-built under the direction of CIA chefs. Part of a total re-design of the first floor, south wing, the Viking Teaching Kitchen鈥檚 unique configuration of cooking technologies and work spaces is seamlessly incorporated into the historic architecture of the Greystone building.

Designed to provide ideal confectionery-making conditions. This is where the fabulous Greystone Chocolates are handcrafted from premium, single-source chocolate.

This state-of-the-art wine education center features sensory classrooms designed for analyzing wines and beverages, wireless keypad response systems, and built-in lightboxes.

Home to the Gatehouse Restaurant, where advanced CIA students transform the freshest regional ingredients as well as those from the college鈥檚 own farm and herb gardens into creative contemporary dishes.

A CIA Greystone chef in a white uniform and hat holds up a dessert. The layered confection topped with blackberries and an elegant chocolate spiral is presented on a white plate with a sauce drizzle. The chef smiles proudly in a blurred culinary background.

Programs Offered in California

At CIA California, you鈥檒l explore big ideas, learn practical skills, and be mentored by some of the best minds in food and academics. Our associate degree programs at our California campus follow the same in-depth curriculum as our main CIA campus in Hyde Park, NY. Here you鈥檒l gain core knowledge and skills that are the foundation of everything you鈥檒l do at CIA鈥攁nd out in the food world.

Chat With a Student

Are you curious about what it鈥檚 really like to attend CIA? We鈥檝e got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven鈥檛 asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice鈥攂ecause they鈥檝e gone through it, too.

Admissions

Food is your pathway. Plan a visit to learn more about student life on campus.

Are you ready to explore the #onlyatcia experience? Throughout the year we offer campus tours, open houses, and online events so that you can ask questions, learn more about our programs, and chat with admissions counselors. Do you have specific questions about student life at our Texas campus? No problem! We鈥檇 be happy to help and tell you more about our on-campus opportunities.

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From dining experiences and hands-on cooking classes to wine tasting, shopping, and fun-filled events, there is always something new to discover at CIA California.

Food and Wine Enthusiasts Courses

Cook, bake, and taste your way through multi-day Boot Camps, single-day classes, and beverage classes in our state-of-the-art facility.

CIA Restaurants

Visit our two locations with a multitude of dining experiences: CIA at 海角乱伦社区 in Napa, CA, where CIA alumni are at the helm of the kitchen, and CIA Greystone in St. Helena, CA, where students run the show.

Weddings and Special Events

CIA offers breathtaking views, beautiful gardens, and both impressive classical and modern spaces for your next event.

Your one-stop shop for all things food and wine, you can browse our books, learn something new about spices and herbs, talk to a chef-in-training鈥ll in one day.

Marketplace at 海角乱伦社区

The Marketplace at 海角乱伦社区 offers a selection of rare and beautiful household goods that are expertly curated to beautify your home and kitchen.

CIA Conferences

Learn about professional conferences, invitational retreats, tastings and cultural immersions, award-winning digital media production, and more.

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

2555 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574