Turn your passion into a profession
Master professional cooking and pastry arts at the heart of our Blue Bell campus
The Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry programs at Montgomery County Community College's Hospitality Institute provides you with a best-in-class education to prepare you for a wide variety of entry- to mid-level positions. Pursue a degree or certificate or advance your career today.
Explore the Hospitality Institute’s Immersive Format
In our day or evening immersion style format, students focus on one topic at a time and master the techniques of the industry. Through our extended, hands-on approach, students quickly develop the experience and competencies needed for success in any branch of the culinary arts or baking & pastry industry.
Certificate Programs
Full-Time – Day | Part-Time – Evening |
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Complete in as little as 12 months | Complete in as little as 24 months |
Degree Programs
Full-Time – Day | Part-Time – Evening |
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Complete in as little as 18 months | Complete in as little as 3 years |
This format allows you to finish the program and begin work significantly faster, increasing the likelihood of program completion and job placement.

Culinary Degrees & Programs
The Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry programs at the Hospitality Institute prepare you for a wide variety of entry-level positions.

Non-Credit Community & Professional Classes
The Hospitality Institute provides continuing education programs and non-credit opportunities for the whole community.

ServSafe®
Receive the state required training and certification for Food Safety Manager at the Hospitality Institute.
Sweet Dreams are Fulfilled
Jacqueline Ramos’ dreams have led her to accomplish a series of “firsts” …
Baking and Pastry Arts
Jacqueline Ramos followed her passions and has made her dreams come true through Montco’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.