Maryland's premier choice for culinary and hospitality education
Part of Anne Arundel Community College, the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute is a dual-accredited culinary and hospitality school in Maryland where you can earn your degree or certificate as well as take noncredit creative cooking classes, business contract training and continuing professional education. We feature classes for degree-seeking students, beginning cooks, home cooks, aficionados, and industry experts seeking new skills.
Take classes in our bright, learner-friendly state-of-the-art kitchens and training labs. HCAT chefs are classically trained and industry-current, providing passion, patience and technique in an effort to help each student develop a taste for success.
Vision Statement
Anne Arundel Community College’s Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Institute is recognized as a leading provider of world class, comprehensive education, training and services vital to the growth and prosperity of hospitality and tourism related industries.
