Is Culinary School Worth It in 2026? The Truth No One Tells You
About this episode
Ray discusses the value of culinary school in 2026 and covers various food industry topics.
In this episode, Ray breaks down whether culinary school is worth it in 2026 and why or why not it is a good fit for you. He also breaks down a crazy restaurant lawsuit, the Doritos pricing error, an Expo West recap, and how food companies are regressing on pesticide commitments. Culinary School Reddit Discussion Ever Lawsuit Dorito Pricing Expo West Recap Pesticide Rollbacks Repertoire Newsletter – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 Share the Podcast – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow chefs.📸 Follow us on Instagram – Behind the scenes, quotes, and quick takes. Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through Amazon or other affiliate links provided in this episode. Thanks for listening to Repertoire. 👨🍳🎧
People in this episode
Host: Justin Khanna
Guest: Ray
Topics covered
- culinary education
- restaurant industry
- food pricing
- pesticide commitments
- legal issues in food
Keywords
- culinary school
- restaurant lawsuit
- Doritos pricing error
- Expo West recap
- pesticide rollbacks
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Culinary School, Doritos, Expo West, Repertoire Newsletter
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