International Culinary Institute

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) in The Market Common is a hidden gem of the Grand Strand. With world-class facilities and instructors, the quality of education received at the International Culinary Institute (ICI) rivals any other culinary institute in America. Many of the culinary students are then placed in jobs directly after graduating from the program at the over 1,800 restaurants in the Grand Strand ranging from fine dining to southern cooking! 

International Culinary Institute

Culinary Student Spotlights

You Belong at The Beach: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

There’s a reason people call Myrtle Beach “The Beach.” Here, you become your best self. It’s a place where you can let loose, let it ride, and go with the flow. Where limits on fun don’t exist. Somewhere that knows what you want, and isn’t afraid to give it to you. In Myrtle Beach, families get closer and have those special moments that make life-long memories. It’s a place where you can get away, and find exactly what you’re looking for. You can speed up, slow down, and make waves even on land. If this sounds like what you need, then this is where you belong.

Beyond The Beach: Little River, SC in the Grand Strand

Little River, South Carolina is the northernmost Grand Strand community, located on the North Carolina border. This quaint village offers great seafood, eco tours, sightseeing tours, festivals, and a Big M Casino boat.

Reiseziel 101: Alles, was Sie über Myrtle Beach wissen müssen

Bekannt als die Golfhauptstadt der Welt, bietet Myrtle Beach auch eine lebhafte kulinarische und Brauereiszene, Spaßattraktionen für alle Altersgruppen und liegt direkt an 60 Meilen wunderschöner Küstenlinie. Schauen Sie sich dieses Destination 101-Feature (auf Deutsch) an, um einen kurzen Überblick darüber zu erhalten, was Sie bei einer Reise nach Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, erwarten können.

Garden City Beach: Fishing & Family Fun
Located directly south of Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach is a small beach community revered for its lighthearted, family-friendly atmosphere. The inlet meets the ocean here, so the area is a hot spot for watersports, fishing and crabbing.
Experience Iconic Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Join Hanna as she experiences the best of "The Beach" in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, including a day of fun on Myrtle Beach's iconic boardwalk, a sunrise flight on the SkyWheel, and fishing on Springmaid Pier! She finishes the day off with dinner at Riptydz Oceanfront Grille and Rooftop Bar.

Myrtle Beach Karaoke at House of Blues

Music is in the air as Julio explores one of the area's biggest and best live music venues, the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach. Come join the fun as we sing with Chocolate Chip & Co., and get down to tunes including "Play That Funky Music", "Enter Sandman", "Shut Up & Dance" and many more.

Surfside Pier Construction Update

With the new Surfside Beach Pier construction is completed, officials from the Town of Surfside Beach walk through some of the exciting new features of the structure and what went into re-building it.

BeachellaPalooza 2024 Promo Video

Flock to Mitarry Best for the first annual Beachellapalooza – the world’s first never-ending music festival where fun is forever! Thanks to AI, it has every kind of music you like, with custom-curated lineups suited to each traveler’s unique music taste.

Container Gardening (Small Space Planting 2)
Oceanfront Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach
Atlantic Beach: The Black Pearl

Nicknamed "The Black Pearl", Atlantic Beach is a four-block oceanfront gem between Windy Hill and Crescent Beach in North Myrtle Beach. Founded in the early 20th century by Gullah Geechee families and Black entrepreneurs, it became a rare haven during segregation – where culture, freedom and community thrived. 

Today, that proud legacy is alive and evolving. Atlantic Beach blends rich history with fresh momentum offering a one-of-a-kind getaway with soul, style, and staying power.

Finding the Best Bagels at Benjamin's Bakery

Travel to Benjamin's Bakery in Surfside Beach to find The Beach's best bagels. Made fresh daily, the bagels - and all baked goods - at Benjamin's are light and airy, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick sweet to-go.

Finding Healthy AND Delicious at Bay Naturals

Johanna visits Bay Naturals, a healthy grocery store and restaurant that provides delicious, good-for-you food right in the heart of Myrtle Beach.

The Official CCMF 2024 Aftermovie

The 2024 After Movie is here! Did you see yourself? We’re so thankful we’ve been able to entertain y’all for last 9 years! We’re getting ready to launch early bird tickets for our 10th ANNIVERSARY – past ticket holders get early access to tickets before the public. A pre-sale will be sent out via email. We can’t wait to share all the fun we’re able to have next year! We love y’all.

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International Culinary Institute in the News

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach has been awarded several prestigious awards that speak to the caliber of the instruction received in the classroom and test kitchens as well as the top-notch chef that graduates from the program.

  • August 2021, Students from ICI of Myrtle Beach competed in the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) national convention and were awarded the overall bronze medal and won best salad course.
  • February 2022, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI) earned exemplary status for the Culinary Arts Program presented by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF)
  • March 2022, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that Abigail Estes, Culinary Arts Technology/Baking and Pastry Arts major at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, is one of nine seniors from South Carolina colleges and universities selected for the 2021 Tourism Student Awards

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