international center of mediterranean gastronomy
Antonella Ricci (chef/Ristorante al Fornello da Ricci c.da Montevicoli 72013, Ceglie messapica, Italy), Michelin starred at age 19 and one of Italy's most renowned female chefs, is the director of the international center of mediterranean gastronomy, located in Ceglie messapica, Puglia: the heel of the boot in Southern Italy!
the project in.c.o.m.e. - international center of mediterranean gastronomy - is an innovative, cooperative initiative between puglia and greece. The project partners are: the city of ceglie (lead organization), the city of carovigno, metsovo, and nea-the development enterprise of achaia prefecture.
the project aims to strengthen cooperation between the two partner countries, through the creation of a series of activities aimed at promoting sustainable development in the two areas. it passes through the valorization of typical products, the spread of multifunctional agriculture, and support for alternative tourism, focusing on the cuisine of the area as a cultural resource to be used as a competitive advantage in the global market. this specialization course is aimed at those who wish to acquire and perfect the basics of authentic, mediterranean style cuisine (food and/or pastry).
the 120 hour courses will therefore be aimed at catering and pastry professionals from around the world desiring, through higher education and training, to advance their overall culinary expertise of the typical mediterranean diet. instructors designing the curriculum and delivering the lectures will be, in terms of mediterranean cuisine, experts of international renown.
after the successful completion of the course, those who complete and pass the final examination will receive a legal certificate of specialization.to be admitted to the program, a high school diploma with hotel bias/hospitality and 2 years of work experience (documented by social secutiry/inps and/or a letter of recommendation from an employer. or, 5 years of documented experience in the food and/or confectionary sector (documented by social security/inps and/or a letter of recommendation from an employer). this course is a full-time, one month immersion with classes taking place monday-friday (mornings and afternoons) and saturday mornings.
for more information, contact us or visit our partners at cedfor.
alma: la scuola internazionale di cucina italiana
founded by gualtiero marchesi, one of the most renowned chefs in italy, alma's international school of italian cooking offers numerous options for chefs who have formal training and/or several years of experience as a chef or pastry chef. the school is located in colorno (outside parma), in northern italy halfway between milan and bologna. here in this beautiful setting, learn the art, tradition, and techniques that have made italian cuisine legendary throughout the world. There are many options, internships, cooperative programs with other schools, customized training programs, etc., but some of their main courses include:
*Pastry Chef: Basic course for those interested in learning the basics & a 7 month advanced course
*Cuisine Courses: 2 month basic techniques course & a 10 month advanced course in italian cuisine
*Alma Wine Academy Courses: 5 month sommelier course, sommelier master course, and a tailor-made sommelier course
*Alma Food & Beverage Management Course
*Take a look in the kitchen & click here to watch a video!
for more information, contact us or email eventi@scuolacucina.it
PUGLIA CHEF ACADEMY
The Puglia Chef's Academy has close links with some of the Puglia’s top restaurants, which provide the students with work experience, and many successful graduates go on to work for them. Holiday and part time courses provide scope for interested amateurs of all ages and specialist courses are taken by professional and enthusiastic home cooks alike. Tailored programmes or demonstrations are devised for companies or groups and private cookery lessons are also available.The teaching staff are trained professional chefs, with experience in the real world of restaurants and commercial catering. In addition, renowned chefs, cookery writers and Masters of Wine regularly demonstrate or lecture at the School.
for more information, contact the Puglia Chef Academy or email pugliachefacademy@gmail.com
