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UT Accelerated Culinary Program

Dates:September 22 - November 14, 2025
Meets:M, Tu, W, Th and F from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location:UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
Cost: $6,249.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

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The new University of Tennessee Accelerated Culinary Program is a full-time 8-week, 190-hour course designed to place students in much needed culinary positions quickly.
You'll train in a fully-equipped commercial kitchen as well as a special classroom designed for culinary education while learning from industry experts.
Become competent in your culinary skills and learn from the best!
You're invited to a free private consultation with Chef Greg Eisele, director of the UT Culinary Program, and a tour of the culinary facilities at the UT Conference Center in downtown Knoxville. Please contact Pam Quick at 865-974-3181 or quickp@utk.edu to schedule your consultation.

Reasons to Enroll:
+ Learn from American Culinary Federation Certified Executive Chefs.
+ Train in a fully equipped commercial kitchen.
+ Be challenged with real-life scenarios and events.
+ Develop your leadership and team-building skills.
+ Benefit from flexible payment options.


Provided:
+ Personal iPad for culinary software.
+ Chef coats and hats.
+ A 21-piece professional knife kit.
+ A personal recipe book.
+ Industry employment placement consultants.

Scholarships Available:
A limited number of $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships, provided by the American Culinary Federation, are available for this program.

Notes:

Includes books and materials. Class times may vary depending on scheduled content and/or events.
Fee: $6,249.00
Hours:200.00
CEUs:20.00

UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville

Greg Eisele CEC

Executive chef Greg J. Eisele is director of the UT Culinary & Catering Program, which was recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) as a quality program.

Eisele serves as the current president of the Smoky Mountain chapter of the American Culinary Federation, and he is a frequent guest chef on WBIR-TV in Knoxville.

Date Day Time Location
09/22/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
09/23/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
09/24/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
09/25/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
09/26/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
09/29/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
09/30/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/01/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/02/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/03/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/06/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/07/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/08/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/09/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/10/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/13/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/14/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/15/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/16/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/17/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/20/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/21/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/22/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
10/23/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
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10/27/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
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10/29/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
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10/31/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/03/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/04/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/05/2025Wednesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/06/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/07/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/10/2025Monday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/11/2025Tuesday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
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11/13/2025Thursday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
11/14/2025Friday9 AM to 2 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
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