The CIA in California

Explore The Culinary Institute of America in California

Whether you’re a student seeking a culinary or baking and pastry career, a home cook, a food and wine enthusiast, or an entrepreneur looking to start a new food business, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in the Napa Valley is not to be missed! Join us at the CIA at Greystone (St. Helena) and The CIA at Copia (downtown Napa) and discover a food and wine lover’s paradise.

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

An Engaging Environment for Learning

The CIA at Greystone is one of the world’s most unique and enriching schools for food and wine education. Our faculty members include top chefs, food executives, restaurant owners, master sommeliers, and more. We offer:

• Associate degrees in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts.
• Customized programs for leaders and professionals in the food industry.

If you’re interested in attending the college, sign up for one of our admissions events led by CIA students, or contact an admissions counselor today.

Visit Us

Built in the late 19th century and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our impressive Greystone facility in St. Helena was once home to the Christian Brothers Winery. Here, you can:

• Relax and eat a great meal in the Gatehouse Restaurant.
• Enjoy an espresso or lunch from The Bakery Café by illy.
• Shop for everything culinary in the Spice Islands Marketplace®.
• Visit the historic Barrel Room and marvel over our amazing collection of 1,000+ corkscrews.

We also offer historic public tours.

The Culinary Institute of America at Copia

Located in the heart of downtown Napa, The CIA at Copia is the ultimate destination for exploring, experiencing, and enjoying the world of food, wine, art, and community. Experience cooking and beverage classes taught by CIA experts, curated tasting events and festivals, delicious dining selections, artisanal art collections, and private event space, all in one convenient location—the epicenter of food and wine.

• Dine at The Grove at Copia.
• Stop by the Lunch Box at Copia where you can pick up quick-service lunch specialties to-go.
• Shop at the Marketplace at Copia for fine food and home gifts.
• Take a Hands-on cooking or baking class in our state-of-the-art kitchen.
• Participate in an interactive food or wine demonstration.
• Discover The Food Business School, our center for executive education, and the new home of our Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program.