Learn in the classroom.
Learn in restaurants.
Where?
Location
Ketchum & Sun Valley, Idaho, bordering towns
Local Airport
SUN located in Hailey, Idaho 20 minutes from SVCI
Daily flights to major airports
Elevation
Town: 5,860’
Top of Bald Mountain: 9,150’
Mountains?
5 Mountain ranges surround the Sun Valley Area
Pioneers, Smokeys, Boulders, White-Clouds, Sawtooths
Population
4,000-10,000
depending on the season
Look Up
We are in a Dark Sky Reserve, the largest in the US. On any given night you can look up and see the Milky Way.
Nearest Big City
Boise, Idaho is a very scenic 2.5 hour drive
Festivals
Festivals such as Trailing of the Sheep, Pioneer Days, Sun Valley Film Fest, etc. are a pulse to the community.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Recreation
Consider this the capital of outdoors. Skiing. Snowboarding. Backcountry Touring. Snowmobiling. Nordic Skiing. Mountain Biking. Road Biking. Fishing. Rafting. Kayaking. Paragliding. Hiking. Backpacking. Bikepacking. Picnicing. Co-Ed Sports. Tennis. Golf. Hunting. Rock Climbing. Hot Springing. Trail Running.…the list goes on.
History
With roots in mining, Sun Valley gained popularity as America’s first ski resort in the 1930’s. Traces of Ernest Hemingway can be found across town from his years living here. To this day, icons can be found wandering the streets and enjoying town.
Community
Sun Valley and Ketchum embody the idea of small town living- where you recognize faces at the grocery store and stop for dogs to cross the street. As a world class resort destination, the tourist economy brings access to cultural happenings, diverse restaurants and a constant flavor of excitement.
A Day in the Kitchen…
Classes mirror the expectations of the foodservice industry; students arrive early to make sure that everything is ready for the day. Gathering around the demonstration stage, the chef instructor starts class with a quick review of the points learned yesterday, asks students about their readings, and lays out the road map for the lesson.
Lecture
Reviews the day’s subject matter
Continually highlight sanitation
Demonstrate key cooking techniques
Critically taste food
Practice
Cook dishes previously demonstrated
Mimic fast-paced industry demands
Cook with a sense of urgency
Maintaining a clean and organized workstation
Taste (key to a chef’s success)
Financial Assistance
One of the tenants of the Sun Valley Culinary Institute is to provide a strong foundational culinary education without undue financial burden. As such, every student who requests financial assistance will be considered based on a combination of need and merit. If you would like more information or have specific questions, get in touch!
Housing
As a resort community, affordably priced rental housing in the Sun Valley area can be difficult to find. Allowing sufficient time to find and secure housing is essential. Students are encouraged to begin this process as soon as they are accepted into the Professional Program.
Transportation
The Sun Valley area is easy to navigate whether by foot, bicycle, bus or car. Our local bus system, Mountain Rides, offers free service throughout the Ketchum/Sun Valley area as well as routes throughout the Wood River Valley. If you do not have a vehicle, this is an easy and affordable option. During the summer, bicycling is a common way to get around. Having your own car will make it very easy to head into the mountains when outside the kitchen.
