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BJU Culinary Arts

At BJU, you’ll go far beyond getting an excellent culinary education to learning how you can refle

At BJU, you’ll lay a solid foundation in the concepts of culinary arts as you prepare to be a culinary expert. You’ll learn how to create delicious foods from scratch, how to prepare food using different methods of cooking, and how to build complex flavors. In addition, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of settings so that you can master your culinary skills. The Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts provides preparation for jobs in the food service industry in the areas of food preparation and cost controls. The program combines a solid core of professional courses with those in Bible and communication skills. The major offers classroom instruction with extensive food lab experience and service projects. As part of your degree, you’ll also develop the critical skill of determining food cost so that you know how much each dish you make costs and how to make a profit as an eating establishment. Additionally, you’ll take the ServSafe exam, an accredited food and beverage safety exam administered by the National Restaurant Association. Many businesses in the food industry require employees to pass the exam before beginning work, so you’ll be prepared for your field immediately upon graduation. Culinary Arts is a two-year associates degree, though you may also wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree after graduation in another field. Continuing on for a bachelors degree normally takes an additional three years.

04/04/2026

Dinner and a movie? Yes, please!

Join us for An Evening at the Cinema as the faculty and students of Film and Digital Storytelling and Culinary Arts invite you to a cozy, unforgettable night in the Soundstage.

Enjoy a multi‑course dining experience inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 silent comedy classic, The Gold Rush—where hardship turns to hope, and simple beginnings become a celebration. From thoughtfully crafted courses to one of the greatest films ever made, this evening pairs timeless comedy with inspired cuisine.

📅 Friday, April 10
🕔 Seatings at 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM
🎟 $40 per person | Reservations required

Come for the food, stay for the laughter—and discover cinematic gold.

📧 To reserve your seat, email [email protected]
Include your name, preferred seating time, number of seats, and phone number.

Note: Due to the nature of the dinner, alterations are not available and the allergens will include wheat, egg, dairy, fish, shellfish, and peanuts.

02/20/2026

Our next Culinary Dinner Series is taking you to Italy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as the students prepare hand‑breaded arancini, hand‑made pasta, and scratch‑made Italian desserts like sfogliatella, cannoli, and budino al cioccolato.

Choose from entrées such as:

Chicken Piccata
Shrimp Fettuccine Carbonara
Veal Osso Bucco
Chicken Milanese
Italian Wedding Risotto
Penne Pomodoro (vegetarian)

Prices range from $30-$45

Date: February 27
Choose seatings: 5:00, 5:30, or 5:45 PM.
Location: Culinary Arts Dining Room

For Reservations Email [email protected] with:
Your Name
Number in Party
Phone Number
Email Address
Preferred Seating Time
Dietary restrictions

Please note: due to the nature of the menu and class format, dietary modifications may be limited.

01/31/2026

This past week, our very own Chef Hansen joined forces with Chef Bill Twaler to compete in the South Carolina Seafood Challenge in Myrtle Beach, SC, made possible through the generous support of Gusto Seafood. The duo impressed the judges with their award‑winning creation: Sautéed Swordfish paired with Carolina Gold Rice Shrimp and Oyster Perlo, with Braised Collard Greens.

Chefs Hansen and Twaler will now advance to represent South Carolina on the national stage at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans, LA.

11/12/2025

The Culinary program creates real-life scenarios that puts students to the test!👩🏻‍🍳

The second year students had the chance to perform a ‘Chef Demo’ in front of Chef Hansen and the other students. They had 11 to 14 minutes to create a dish they were familiar with!😃

This experience gives them a chance to learn to prep ahead and be able to interact with the audience while cooking. We’re so proud of them!👏🏼

11/07/2025

The Bistro is open today from 4:30-6:00!!🤩

11/06/2025

Today was “Chef Demo” day!🤩

The second year students had 11-14 minutes to cook their recipe as if they were cooking in front of a live audience!

This exercise helps the students learn how to prep ahead of time and perform under pressure. 👏🏼

10/24/2025

You’ve made it to Friday!!🥳

Time to treat yourself. Come see us at The Bistro today from 4:30-6:00!🎉

10/23/2025

It’s Seafood week in the kitchen!!🐟🐠🦀

Our chefs-in-training had the chance to steam mussels and pan-sear fresh tuna. 😋

10/17/2025

Take a break…and a slice at our Bistro!!🍕

We’re open every Friday from 4:30-6:00. We have everything from Brisket, Pizza, Sorbet and so much more! Come dine with us 😋

10/10/2025

Come grab dinner at The Bistro today!!🎉

We’re open from 4:30-6:00 pm. We’d love to see you!☺️

10/04/2025

Thank you to all who came out for our first evening of The Bistro!!🎉🥙👩🏻‍🍳

We’re excited for a semester of serving you delicious food and don’t forget, it’s open to the public!🤩

Address

9 South Drive
Greenville, SC
29609

Telephone

+18642425100

Website

https://www.bju.edu/academics/programs/culinary-arts/

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