i admire the fact that you have identified your passion and interest early. its good to know your ambition, learning things related to it will come easier. i totally back you to pursue culinary arts. work your way up. become a head chef at a 5-star restaraunt can earn you 5k/month easily. but yea, working hours will be til late night. but that is part and parcel with the job IMO. plus, chicks dig guys who can cook!