Center for Culinary Arts, Manila
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Center for Culinary Arts, Manila (CCA) is the pioneer in providing culinary education in the Philippines. CCA, Manila was formally established in 1996 and is currently located in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
, Philippines
. CCA, Manila has satellite campuses in Farmers Market, Cubao; a Restaurant School at SM Mall of Asia called Oceana and at Eastwood Mall called CCA Kitchen . CCA offers diploma and certificate programs accredited by the accrediting commission of the American Culinary Federation. The school also offers basic courses for beginners and professionals as well as international degree succession and certification. Moreover, CCA offers creative recreational and lifestyle courses for kitchen enthusiasts.
Thus, the conceptualization of CCA, Manila began and took form. This was materialized by the team of experts led by Dr. John Knapp, project coordinator of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
in Canada, and the University of the Philippines-College of Home Economics
. It took three years to assess the needs of the industry, formulate an effective curriculum, form a team of chef instructors, and construct the culinary school
itself. CCA was established on August 26, 1996, followed by the launch of the country’s first formal culinary education program, the Diploma in Culinary Arts and Technology Management (DCAM) in 1997.
or Baking and Pastry Arts. Apart from lectures and spending at least 5 hours daily in the kitchen laboratories, students undergo actual hotel work for their apprenticeship to acquire mastery of techniques.
The school also offers an International Degree Succession program which is available through their partner schools should one decided to enhance their one- or two-year program and earn a degree. These schools are William Angliss Institute in Australia, Johnson and Wales University in the US, Les Roches in Switzerland, Thames Valley University in the UK, and the Northern Alberta Institute in Canada.
Graduates of two-year program in Culinary Arts & Technology Management and one-year program in Baking and Pastry Arts who are active members of American Culinary Federation Foundation are eligible for ACF certification.
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. CCA, Manila has satellite campuses in Farmers Market, Cubao; a Restaurant School at SM Mall of Asia called Oceana and at Eastwood Mall called CCA Kitchen . CCA offers diploma and certificate programs accredited by the accrediting commission of the American Culinary Federation. The school also offers basic courses for beginners and professionals as well as international degree succession and certification. Moreover, CCA offers creative recreational and lifestyle courses for kitchen enthusiasts.
History
CCA, Manila finds its roots with the opening of the Cravings Bakeshop on October 16, 1988. This gave birth to the Cravings Group of Companies. As the business grew, management saw an overwhelming potential in their team of chefs and bakers. It was apparent that given the proper training, they will make breakthroughs in the food service industry.Thus, the conceptualization of CCA, Manila began and took form. This was materialized by the team of experts led by Dr. John Knapp, project coordinator of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and provides technical training and applied education designed to meet the demands of Alberta's industries...
in Canada, and the University of the Philippines-College of Home Economics
Family and consumer science
Family and consumer sciences is an academic discipline that combines aspects of social and natural science. Family and consumer sciences deals with the relationship between individuals, families, and communities, and the environment in which they live...
. It took three years to assess the needs of the industry, formulate an effective curriculum, form a team of chef instructors, and construct the culinary school
Cooking school
A cooking school or culinary school is an institution devoted to education in the art and science of food preparation. It also awards degrees which indicate that a student has undergone a particular curriculum and therefore displays a certain level of competency...
itself. CCA was established on August 26, 1996, followed by the launch of the country’s first formal culinary education program, the Diploma in Culinary Arts and Technology Management (DCAM) in 1997.
Academic Programs
The CCA offers both diploma and certificate programs in either Culinary ArtsCulinary art
Culinary art is the art of preparing and cooking foods. The word "culinary" is defined as something related to, or connected with, cooking. A culinarion is a person working in the culinary arts. A culinarian working in restaurants is commonly known as a cook or a chef. Culinary artists are...
or Baking and Pastry Arts. Apart from lectures and spending at least 5 hours daily in the kitchen laboratories, students undergo actual hotel work for their apprenticeship to acquire mastery of techniques.
The school also offers an International Degree Succession program which is available through their partner schools should one decided to enhance their one- or two-year program and earn a degree. These schools are William Angliss Institute in Australia, Johnson and Wales University in the US, Les Roches in Switzerland, Thames Valley University in the UK, and the Northern Alberta Institute in Canada.
Graduates of two-year program in Culinary Arts & Technology Management and one-year program in Baking and Pastry Arts who are active members of American Culinary Federation Foundation are eligible for ACF certification.
Continuing Education Programs
The CCA offers continuing education courses for basic, intermediate and advanced professionals. It also features a creative recreational course for profit that will enhance culinary/baking and entrepreneurial skills of professionals and non-professionals. A kitchen discovery class for hobbyists and enthusiasts is also offered.Notable alumni
- Joanne Limoanco and Paolo Sia - Corporate Chefs, Unilever Philippines (Food Solutions)
- Tristan Encarnation - TV Chef, GMA’s “Unang Hirit” & NBN 4’s “Venta5”
- Darlo Lopez and Nino Logarta - Hosts, QTV 11’s “Ka-Toque:Lutong Barkada”
- Rosebud Benitez - Host, QTV 11’s “QuickfireQuickfire (TV show)Quickfire: 10-Minute Kitchen Wonders is a short-format television cooking show aired several times daily on GMA News TV, a subsidiary station of the GMA Network in the Philippines. The show only runs for a maximum of 10 minutes per airing and showcases recipes by its host, celebrity chef Rosebud...
”Chefs in Service - Christopher Regis - Sous Chef, Liberty Grill, US Embassy in Manila
- Janice Lazaga - Sous Chef for the First Family, Malacanang Palace
- Miguel Alba - Owner/Executive Chef, Alba Restaurant
- Nikki Nicolas - Owner/Partner: Sumosam, Café Ten Titas and Red Crab