Center for Culinary Arts, Manila

Center for Culinary Arts, Manila (CCA) is one of the pioneers in providing culinary education in the Philippines. CCA was formally established in 1996 and is currently located in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. CCA has satellite campuses in Farmers Market, Cubao; GE Monogram Experience Center, Serendra; and C3 Events Place & Restaurant, Greenhills. CCA offers diploma and certificate programs accredited by the accrediting commission of the [http://acfchefs.org./ 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 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.

Education

Academic Programs

The CCA offers both diploma and certificate programs in either Culinary Arts 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.

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 hobbyist and enthusiasts is also offered.

Notable Alumni

* [http://www.unileverfoodsolutionsasia.com/country_explorer/ce_philippines/team Joanne Limoanco and Paolo Sia] - Corporate Chefs, Unilever Philippines (Food Solutions)
* [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/2bu/view_article.php?article_id=90655 Tristan Encarnation] - TV Chef, GMA’s “Unang Hirit” & ABC 5’s “Venta5”
* [http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/ka-toque/chefs.php Darlo Lopez and Nino Logarta] - Hosts, QTV 11’s “Ka-Toque:Lutong Barkada”
* [http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?&aid=2008050531&type=2& Rosebud Benitez] - Host, QTV 11’s “Quickfire”Chefs in Service
* Christopher Regis - Sous Chef, Liberty Grill, US Embassy in Manila
* [http://www.cca-manila.com/content/view/78/142/ Janice Lazaga] - Sous Chef for the First Family, Malacanang Palace
* Miguel Alba - Owner/Executive Chef, Alba Restaurant
* [http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=myMoney1_may3_2007 Nikki Nicolas] - Owner/Partner: Sumosam, Café Ten Titas and Red Crab

References

* Unilever Food Solutions, "Team" retrieved from [http://www.unileverfoodsolutionsasia.com/country_explorer/ce_philippines/team] , on 2008-07-04
* Inquirer.net, "Showbiz and Lifestyle" retrieved from [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/2bu/view_article.php?article_id=90655] , on 2008-07-04
* Ajinomoto.com, "Ka-toque Chefs" retrieved from [http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/ka-toque/chefs.php] , on 2008-07-04
* Philstar.com, "Archives" retrieved from [http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?&aid=2008050531&type=2&] , on 2008-07-04
* Manila Standard Today, "My Money" retrieved from [http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=myMoney1_may3_2007] , on 2008-07-04

External links

* [http://www.cca-manila.com Center for Culinary Arts, Manila]
* [http://acfchefs.org./ American Culinary Federation]