Student Experience
What to Expect
Algonquin College is proud to provide a diverse and dynamic student experience. Check out the highlights below to get a sense of what to expect as a student in the Culinary Skills program.
Success Stories and Testimonials
Hear about Connie’s Experience in the Culinary program.
“Algonquin has a really good mix of chefs. They all offer a big, expansive knowledge and a lot of them are connected to industry. I opened a restaurant six months after I graduated.”
– Ryan, Graduate
Algonquin College named one of the Best Culinary Schools in Canada 2025 – University Magazine
Read the article here.
Work-Integrated Learning
Culinary students assist at the Prime Minister’s Annual Garden Party. See the photos and find out more here.
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the Caucus Garden party at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on June 10, 2025.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney assiste à la réception en plein air du caucus à Rideau Cottage à Ottawa, le 10 juin 2025 AC showcases culinary talent at 2nd annual Indian Food Festival
Learners in culinary and baking programs volunteered alongside successful business owners, chefs, and restaurateurs – many of them Algonquin alumni – at the Indian Food Festival in Ottawa this summer. In addition to gaining community experience, the students also gained industry insight, finding inspiration in the alumni’s stories and experiences. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa was in attendance.
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe chats with Algonquin faculty
Culinary Learners Support Professional Chefs at 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship (CCC): Find out more here.
Community Experience
Culinary learners prepared 2,000 meals for the Shepherds of Good Hope and the Ottawa Food Bank, during their mid-term break.
In addition to mobilizing students to produce portions of food, the activity also aims to raise awareness of the problem of food insecurity among the next generation of professionals, so that tomorrow’s chefs can become agents of change in their communities.
Read the full story here.
Restaurant International
Sarah shares her experience working in Restaurant International, Algonquin College’s on-campus teaching restaurant, supporting student learning by offering valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting.