Iowa Culinary Institute

Iowa Culinary Institute

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We are Iowa's premier culinary program that offers opportunities for the public to experience the culinary world at DMACC! "ici" is the French word for "here."

This official Iowa Culinary Institute page is a place to connect and share information with our current students, alumni, prospective students, potential employers, friends and patrons of our Bistro restaurant and international themed gourmet dinners. The institute's name was inspired by our French connection. The abbreviated name of the Iowa Culinary Institute, ici, reminds students to come ici (

06/18/2026

Great day to cater a lunch and hors d’oeuvres at the annual DMACC Foundation golf outing!!

Photos from Cuisiniers de la Loire's post 06/16/2026
05/30/2026

Join us Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Iowa Culinary Institute (DMACC Ankeny Campus) for an unforgettable evening that brings agriculture full circle—from cultivation to cuisine.

Land to Ladle is a farm-to-fork event benefiting the DMACC Future of Agriculture Scholarship, featuring student-raised ingredients and a heavy selection of hors d’oeuvres prepared by Des Moines Area Community College culinary students, served alongside the students who helped produce them. You’ll see the impact of DMACC’s hands-on learning across DMACC Agribusiness, Horticulture, Veterinary Technology, and Culinary Arts, all in one night.

Expect meaningful connections, a live auction, and plenty of opportunities to invest in the next generation of ag leaders.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕔 Doors open at 5 p.m., event starts at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Iowa Culinary Institute, DMACC Ankeny Campus (Building 7)
💵 $100/person (includes heavy hors d’oeuvres + one drink ticket; additional drink tickets $5)
✅ RSVP by Wednesday, June 10. For reservations, email [email protected] with the number of guests in your party. You’ll receive confirmation and payment details by email.

Photos from Iowa Culinary Institute's post 05/15/2026

Our 2026 Europe Trip is underway! So far we’ve explored the Douro river valley of Portugal and today we will be visiting Lisbon. Next week we will be in Paris and Reims (Champagne region). Then students will be off to the southern Loire for internships! 👩‍🍳

Photos from Cuisiniers de la Loire's post 05/15/2026

Félicitations !! 👏🍾

05/11/2026

It’s that time! We are ready to start hiring for The Peach Pit! 🎉

Do you enjoy working with people?
Love a fast-paced environment?
Can you keep up with a fun environment, great customers, and a team that feels more like family?

Then we want to meet you!

We’re looking for dependable, friendly people who know how to work hard, have fun, and help create the atmosphere where people want to be!

If you’re interested in applying for bartender and server positions, stop in on Wednesday 05/13 from 4pm to 7pm so we can meet you! Must be 18 to apply.

Photos from Iowa Culinary Institute's post 05/07/2026

Congrats to the following awarded students of our ICI Excellence Coins!


Gavin Ancelet
Natalie Serrato
Mackenzie Lohrman
Rob Dubiel
Lillyana Roberts

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“ICI Excellence Coins: Awarded to five students — at midterms and the end of semester, who have shown exceptional dedication, skill, and commitment to their culinary education. These awards are a meaningful way to recognize and encourage the hard work and passion that these students bring to their craft.”

Photos from Iowa Culinary Institute's post 05/06/2026

It’s graduation day!! Congratulations to all of the Culinary and Hospitality grads!!!

05/01/2026

A look back at our Turkish dinner prep from a few weeks ago 🇹🇷
Behind every dish is the hours of work you don’t see. Ex*****on, time, and a whole lot of intention worth every second.

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2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Building 7
Ankeny, IA
50023