Welcome to the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute

The Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) offers degree, certificate and workforce development programs with real-world learning, expert instruction and hands-on training.

In addition to Accredited by The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission, the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute at FCC has again earned honors as one of the Top Schools for Culinary Students in the country. Using data from the latest College Scorecard release by the Department of Education, Katom.com recently compiled the 2022 list of the top culinary schools based on a variety of factors and named HCTI as one of the best! Learn more >>

                                                           

HCTI is an ACFEF Postsecondary Accredited Program
Accredited by The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission, the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) at Frederick Community College has demonstrated the understanding of and compliance with ACFEF-accredited standards for Program Eligibility, Program Mission and Goals, Organization and Administration, Faculty and Staff, Curriculum, Facilities, Student Services, and Program Assessment. The ACFEF Accrediting Commission, recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) an being an autonomous entity within the ACF, is committed to developing, implementing and monitoring a validated process of globally recognized certifications based on skills, knowledge, integrity and equality through an achievable process for all culinary professionals. Learn more at acfchefs.org >>

200 Monroe Restaurant
At the College, 200 Monroe Restaurant delivers a capstone learning experience for HCTI students. Showcasing culinary and hospitality newly-acquired skills, students work in an open-kitchen restaurant setting during their final semester of the program. Learn more >>

Attention Businesses
Delivering professional development opportunities throughout the year, our team of professionals also invites businesses seeking a unique and productive team-building experience. Please contact us to learn more.