UT Accelerated Culinary Program
Dates: | September 22 - November 14, 2025 |
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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.
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:
Fee: | $6,249.00 |
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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 |
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09/22/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
09/23/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
09/24/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
09/25/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
09/26/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
09/29/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
09/30/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/01/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/02/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/03/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/06/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/07/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/08/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/09/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/10/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/13/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/14/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/15/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/16/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/17/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/20/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/21/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/22/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/23/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/24/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/27/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/28/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/29/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/30/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
10/31/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/03/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/04/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/05/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/06/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/07/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/10/2025 | Monday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/11/2025 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/12/2025 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/13/2025 | Thursday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
11/14/2025 | Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |