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 Management program.

Success Stories and Testimonials

Hear about Connie’s Experience in the Culinary Management 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.

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.