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!

Culinary Student Spotlights

Myrtle Beach - UK Family Beach Destination

We are THE BEACH - Visit Myrtle Beach

Exploring the garden near the restaurant at Brookgreen Gardens

Cool Season plants in Bethea's Garden, our heritage farm garden.

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.

Brookgreen Gardens History

On Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Explore the unique neighborhoods of Myrtle Beach.

Woolly Pockets at Brookgreen Gardens

The Beach is for Couples

Sports at The Beach

The Myrtle Beach area hosts tons of great sporting events per year, ranging from high-profile events like the Myrtle Beach Invitational, Myrtle Beach Bowl and WorldAm Golf Tournament, to national and regional events in track & field, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, softball, and so much more. Take a look at everything the Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance has to offer.

Beyond The Beach: Explore Conway, SC

Conway is a historic river town located just about 15 miles inland from downtown Myrtle Beach. Conway is the county seat for Horry County (the county that encompasses the majority of the Grand Strand) and is ripe with history and culture.

Founded in 1732, many of the homes in downtown Conway are well over 100 years old. In addition to the architecture, the town’s other oldest residents are its beautiful live oak trees which decorate the downtown landscape and are protected by a unique tree ordinance.

Myrtle Beach Welcomes Back Canadian Travelers

We are ready when you are ready to welcome our Canadian friends back to The Beach! From beautiful beaches to 90 golf courses, there is plenty of outdoor activities for you to kick back, relax, and enjoy in Myrtle Beach.

CCMF 2022 Recap

Relive all the fun of Carolina Country Music Festival 2022 and get ready for this year's event with the official CCMF aftermovie featuring headliners Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban & more!

Where the Chef's Eat

There are over 2,000 restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area! We ask our top chef's which restaurants they choose to eat at when then get a little bit of time off.

Container Gardening (Small Space Planting 2)

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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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