About Benchmark Cooking
Setting the standard for culinary excellence worldwide
Culinary Excellence Since 2010
Benchmark Cooking stands as a premier destination for professional culinary education and restaurant consulting services. Our comprehensive approach combines time-tested techniques with modern innovation, creating a learning environment where culinary dreams become reality.
Founded by Chef Marcus Williams, a James Beard Award nominee with over 20 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, our academy has trained over 5,000 professional chefs who now work in top kitchens worldwide. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature commercial-grade equipment, allowing students to experience real kitchen environments.
We offer intensive certification programs covering French classical techniques, modern molecular gastronomy, artisanal baking and pastry arts, international cuisine specializations, and advanced kitchen management. Our restaurant consulting division has helped launch over 200 successful establishments, providing expertise in menu development, kitchen design, staff training, and operational efficiency.
What sets Benchmark Cooking apart is our commitment to personalized instruction. With a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, every participant receives individual attention and mentorship. Our graduates enjoy a 95% job placement rate within six months of completion, with many advancing to executive chef positions within two years.
