People with this Specific Interest typically enjoy cooking and the creative presentation of food, as well as hosting and entertaining. The work often involves creating and planning menus, demonstrating new cooking techniques, managing food preparation and service, and preparing decorative food displays. The following areas of study, career fields, occupations, and activities may appeal to people interested in Culinary Arts.

  • Areas of Study

    • Food demonstration and display
    • Food science
    • Food service management
    • Hospitality
    • Menu planning
    • Nutrition

  • Career Fields

    • Catering
    • Event planning
    • Food preparation
    • Food testing
    • Restaurant management
    • Restaurant reporting

  • Occupations

  • Activities

    • Eating in fine restaurants
    • Entertaining guests
    • Learning about nutrition
    • Preparing gourmet foods
    • Taking cooking classes
    • Watching cooking programs on TV