- Ages
- 18+
- Duration
- 405 hours (3.5 months)
- When
- 2027 dates pending
Summary
Passion for your future!
Our professional courses are recognized in Italy and around the world!
The professional courses in cooking and pastry are aimed at those who aspire to become professionals in the restaurant industry and who want to build a solid professional foundation from the basics.
The specialization masterclasses are also designed for industry professionals who wish to enrich their enogastronomic knowledge and skills.
Italian Chef Academy courses start from the fundamentals, do not require previous experience, and are limited to a small number of participants, ensuring dedicated and high-quality training for each of our students. Our courses are open to highly motivated students from both Italy and abroad.
In the case of international students, classes will be conducted in English and/or Italian with the assistance of a specialized native interpreter in cooking terminology.
Camp highlights
- An intensive course for those who want to go further with their culinary skills starting from the basics
- You will have the opportunity to express yourself, learn, and work in a professional, equipped, and modern kitchen
- You can expand your knowledge of contemporary gastronomic trends and refine your personal style by collaborating with numerous chefs, teachers, and industry experts
- This course is also designed for those who have no prior experience and are pursuing their passion to become a recognized and qualified professional!
Dates and prices
2027 dates pending
405 hours (3.5 months)
2027 prices pending
The camp confirms availability when you enquire.
What the price covers
Full inclusion details
- 105 hours of hands-on practice
- 300 hours of internship training
- Weekly tests (practical and theoretical) to monitor progressive learning
- Study materials in electronic format
- HACCP certification, complete uniform and free registration with the Italian Chef Association for your entry into the job market
Programme and activities
Academics
Educational Topics:
Green and sustainable cooking Circular and zero-waste cooking Proper waste management World Excellences Botany and spices from around the world Start-up & consulting Service simulation and operational skills Food cost Healthy cooking CV and job interview
Educational Path
Basic Topics:
HACCP Cutting techniques Food groups Food preservation Mother and derivative sauces Stocks Cooking methods Cold emulsified sauces Clarified butter Confit
Appetizers
Vegetable, meat, and fish-based appetizers Finger food
Bread Making:
Traditional breads Focaccia Use of sourdough
First Courses
Fresh and dry pasta Stuffed pasta Characteristics and use of Italian rice Soups and broths
Main Courses
White meats Deboning techniques Red meats Game meat Seafood Shellfish Mollusks Filleting and fish processing Legumes Vegetables
Desserts*
Sponge cake English cream Pastry cream Shortcrust pastry Choux pastry Mousse Plate and spoon desserts
Innovation in the kitchen:
Sous-vide cooking Low-temperature cooking
Final Exam
The final exam includes both a theoretical and practical test in presence of the technical committee. A certificate, including certification of practical experience, will be issued by the Italian Chef Academy and the National Professional Education Institute.
*The basics of pastry making will be accessible through video lessons.
Accommodation and meals
Italian Chef Academy has various affiliated accommodations just a short distance from the Academy, reserved for non-resident members.
The accommodations offer triple, double, or single rooms (available upon request) with numerous comforts: Wi-Fi network, LCD TV…
Inside the Campus, students can enjoy a dedicated green area and the Culinary Library, where they can consult some of the best texts on Italian and international enogastronomy.
The location is easily reachable from the nearby metro stop. As for affiliated accommodations, the list can be requested following the introductory interview in person or virtually (Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp…)
Location and travel
Italian Chef Academy - Rome
Independent travel
BY CAR
We recommend entering the school’s address “Decio Filipponi 15, 00136 – Roma” into your navigation system to optimize your route. Alternatively, you can follow the suggested route below:
After exiting the A1 motorway at the Rome exit, continue on the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA).
Take “exit n. 1” (Aurelia/Rome Centro/San Pietro). Drive on Via Aurelia for about 5 km until you reach Piazza Irnerio. Turn left onto Via di Boccea and continue until you reach Via della Pineta Sacchetti. Continue for about 2 km. Turn right onto Via Vittorio Montiglio. After the traffic light, turn right.
Continue until you reach Via Damiano Chiesa. At the traffic light, turn left and continue on Via della Balduina until you reach the intersection on Via Trionfale. As soon as you enter Via Trionfale, turn right. Continue on Via Decio Filipponi No. 15.
BY TRAIN
From Termini station, take the Metro Line A (direction Battistini).
Get off at Ottaviano or Lepanto station. Take the bus (bus numbers 990, 913) and get off at “Trionfale/Prisciano” stop, just a few meters from the Academy.
BY METRO
Take Metro Line A (direction Battistini).
Get off at Ottaviano or Lepanto station. Take the bus (bus numbers 990, 913) and get off at “Trionfale/Prisciano” stop, just a few meters from the Academy.
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More about Italian Chef Academy
Lessons are taught by renowned Italian and international chefs, academics, and experts at the prestigious location of the Academy in Via Decio Filipponi.
The professional chef course organized by Romevent srl for ITALIAN CHEF ACADEMY is aimed at those aspiring to become professionals in the restaurant industry and wish to build a solid professional education from the basics. It is also aimed at professionals in the industry, who, upon joining the Association, can enrich their culinary and cultural knowledge.







