CIA Foodies Hands-On Cooking Classes and Boot Camps
CIA at Copia, 500 First Street, Napa, CA 94559
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CIA Foodies Hands-On Cooking Classes and Boot Camps offers single-day, hands-on classes and multi-day Boot Camps that focus on cooking, baking, and technical demos. Participants prepare a different menu each day, work in small groups with fellow food lovers, and sit down with classmates to enjoy the food each group has cooked. Each Boot Camp includes a meal at one of the on-campus restaurants during the Boot Camp experience and uses a learn-by-doing, hands-on approach in state-of-the-art kitchens.
• Schedule: Boot Camps vary two to five days in length.
Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a not-for-profit college, and CIA Foodies is a community of curious, daring, and evergreen food enthusiasts. Expert instruction comes from CIA faculty, including world-class faculty from around the globe, and class sizes are kept small for a more intimate learning experience. CIA has long been recognized as the world’s premier culinary college dedicated to excellence, and more than 90% of CIA students receive scholarships and other forms of financial aid, with patronage helping to support student scholarships. Boot Camps are described as total culinary immersions and deep dives into specific topics, and are noted as making for a culinary vacation with unique, locally inspired experiences at four culinary destinations: CIA New York, CIA at Copia, CIA at Greystone, and CIA Texas. The Napa Valley region also includes a bounty of CIA alumni-owned restaurants and small-batch producers, and the campuses are located in the heart of vibrant culinary regions that offer unforgettable experiences, including dining at on-campus restaurants, guided tours from CIA students, and hosting events and celebrations such as corporate meetings and weddings. Testimonials from past participants and visitors describe rewarding Boot Camp experiences, frequent weekend class attendance, and visits that include art exhibits and special dinners intricately woven into a movie at the table.
Last updated June 17, 2026.
• Schedule: Boot Camps vary two to five days in length.
Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a not-for-profit college, and CIA Foodies is a community of curious, daring, and evergreen food enthusiasts. Expert instruction comes from CIA faculty, including world-class faculty from around the globe, and class sizes are kept small for a more intimate learning experience. CIA has long been recognized as the world’s premier culinary college dedicated to excellence, and more than 90% of CIA students receive scholarships and other forms of financial aid, with patronage helping to support student scholarships. Boot Camps are described as total culinary immersions and deep dives into specific topics, and are noted as making for a culinary vacation with unique, locally inspired experiences at four culinary destinations: CIA New York, CIA at Copia, CIA at Greystone, and CIA Texas. The Napa Valley region also includes a bounty of CIA alumni-owned restaurants and small-batch producers, and the campuses are located in the heart of vibrant culinary regions that offer unforgettable experiences, including dining at on-campus restaurants, guided tours from CIA students, and hosting events and celebrations such as corporate meetings and weddings. Testimonials from past participants and visitors describe rewarding Boot Camp experiences, frequent weekend class attendance, and visits that include art exhibits and special dinners intricately woven into a movie at the table.
Last updated June 17, 2026.
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