Fri 1 Aug 2008
TOP 11 CULINARY SCHOOLS
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Its different strokes for different folks. Innate interest, adequate preparation, commitment, perseverance and resolve play a big role in ensuring the probability of success. Culinary enthusiast in the Philippines will be glad to know that reputable culinary institutions now offer various courses for everyone.
- Enderun College the envisioned to be a state-of-the-art facility, the two-hectare campus in Mckinley Hill will set new standards for culinary education in the region. They offer a full-range of bachelor’s degree and non-degree courses in the fields of Hotel and Restaurant Management and the Culinary Arts.
- Authentic Cuisine at the Chinese Culinary Arts Center (CCAC) first opened in 1974, it was exclusively for those who could speak and understand Chinese. The two hour sessions are intensive, but very effective, so that one can learn authentic Chinese cuisine in one to four sessions. The short courses are very enticing for food enthusiasts who follow busy schedules.
- ACF- Accredited Education at the Center for Culinary Arts accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). It is easy to say that a program is of good quality, but needs to benchmark and validate the program through a thorough process of accreditation. CCA is the first culinary institution in Asia to be given accreditation by the ACF, the biggest and most prestigious organization of professional chefs in the world today.
- Global Culinary & Hospitality Academy the disposition of the Filipino- friendly, welcoming and sociable makes him a shoo-in for the hospitality industry. Add to this his innate love for food, and he will be hard to beat in the field. “Making the culinary dream a reality for millions Filipinos” is the tagline of the Global Culinary and Hospitality Academy. By offering a full range of technical and professional courses at reasonable rates, the institution makes it possible for more people to receive world-class education and training.
- Le Cordon Bleu the Philippines’ pioneer culinary school. Founded in 1948, mainly for the homemaker, its goal was to “assist women in the care of the nutritional needs in their homes.” By teaching numerous women the best foreign and local cooking techniques was instrumental in enriching ordinary home cooking to include continental cuisine. Its mission “to train food entrepreneurs for culinary excellence” as well. A “Food Entrepreneur Starter Workshop Course” has been designed for this purpose and the school is recognized as an institution “for the quality food entrepreneur.”

- Heny Sison Culinary School Heny Sison is the perfect example because of her interest in baking and cake decoration, she put up the Heny Sison School of Cake Decorating and Baking. The name was changed to Heny Sison Culinary School after more comprehensive culinary programs were added to the repertoire. Along with Heny, a roster of respected and talented chef’s facilities cooking programs at the school. Aside from her creative culinary masterpieces, she is currently writing a cookbook.
- Tiny Kitchen cooking fun for kids starts at Vicky Veloso-Barrera’s Tiny Kitchen. From her early interest in reading, cooking and food, it is not surprising that Vicky in adult life is the author of several food-based books. Of special interest to youngsters who enroll in Tiny Kitchen are Tiny Kitchen and Not So Tiny Kitchen that contain recipes taught in her cooking school. Both in classes and cookbooks, the recipes are meant to be hands-on activity for children, although the constant attention of an adult is best. At Tiny Kitchen, cooking lessons are also lessons in discovery, self-sufficiency, independence and fun.
- Cooking with Sylvia Reynoso-Gala Whether you’ve been cooking for 30 years or 30 minutes, our state-of-the-art kosher culinary studio offers cooking classes and demonstrations with your tastes in mind. You’ll meet celebrity chefs, learn new recipes, discover exotic ingredients, and create and enjoy delicious dishes.
- Magsaysay Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) is all about jobs,” touts the institution’s site. When the school was opened in January 2007, its main mission was “To provide exceptional training for global careers.” Through excellent training, graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to prepare them for the challenges of a global hospitality, cruise and tourism industry. Our aim is to get you job-ready as soon as possible, and two to four months of intensive training should be enough time to quality the disciplined student for his new career. Of course, a big plus factor for the school is the reasonable and affordable tuition rate.
- Kitchen Hobbies started in November 2004, the cooking center run by the husband-and-wife team of Jerry and Eleanor Ty was conceptualized because of a shared passion for cooking, and eating, good food. Kitchen Hobbies offers a variety of cooking modules, including Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and an Asian cooking series. There are also courses on beef, chicken, seafood, desserts, and baking classes once in a while. Cooking classes are held from Wednesday to Saturday, with sessions lasting for three hours. Also available are special classes like Basic Cooking Workshop and Advanced Cooking Workshop for those who want to learn the basics of cooking – from proper measurement of ingredients to developing their knife-chopping skills and proper cooking techniques.
- Academy for International Culinary Arts both professionals and recreational courses are offered at the Academy of International Culinary Arts (AICA). Whatever program, one is assured of a hands-on learning policy. This is in line with fulfilling AICA’s mission of “providing its students with the finest education and training available in the Asia-Pacific region.” Students are developing good leadership skills and use state-of-the-art facilities. The support does not end with graduation. Through partnerships with industry players and Academy-owned businesses, graduates are able to find fulfilling careers.













September 18th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Culinary School of the Rockies is one I feel that was left off the list. Culinary School of the Rockies focuses on both local, seasonal cuisine along with international cuisine. The school offers an externship to France or to local farms, small class size and life time career services. The school is also ACCET accredited.