Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

About

Are you an aspiring, ambitious entrepreneur-to-be who loves food? The culinary arts are a great way to bring your passion to life! If you enjoy travelling and discovering new cultures and cuisines, and value the difference between a moelleux and a fondant, then we are the right choice for you!​​

With two campuses, one in the historic centre of Lucerne and the other lakeside at Le Bouveret, Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland offers an innovative educational experience. Equipped with state-of-the-art kitchens and benefitting from multiple professional partnerships with industry pioneers, your time with us is a unique opportunity not to be missed!​

Your education with us will prepare you for your future career journey as we focus on entrepreneurship as well as kitchen skills. With hands-on classes and small class sizes, you will have the opportunity to develop your craft both inside and outside of the kitchen and the classroom. Our state-of-the-art kitchens also offer you the ideal learning environment to hone your skills.

As of summer 2016, our Le Bouveret campus is now also home to The Mosimann Collection: A Culinary Heritage. This unique collaboration houses memorabilia gathered by Chef Anton Mosimann (OBE) throughout the span of his highly successful career. As a regular visitor to his collection, a surprise cookery session is always welcomed by the students and provides enormous insight into the professional world.

With multiple professional partnerships, including Ritz Paris and Ritz Escoffier, you will benefit from a wealth of expertise as well as unique internship opportunities in some of the most highly sought after establishments to launch your career.

General Information

Curriculum
  • Bachelor
  • Certificate
  • Master
  • Postgraduate
Accreditations
  • EduQua - Swiss Quality Label for providers of adult learning programmers
  • THE-ICE - The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education
Memberships
Awards
Partner Universities

University of Derby

Industry Parnerships
  • Ritz Paris, / Ritz Escoffier
  • Mane
  • Alessi
  • Anton Mosimann

Facts & Figures

1991
Year of Foundation
22,000
Number of Alumni
300
Number of Students
0
Number of Nationalities
XXXX
Top 5 Nationalities
Ratio Staff Per Student
1 to 2
Students Per Room


Higher Education Programs

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts
Clock up over 600 kitchen hours (including 3 modules delivered in collaboration with Ritz Paris) with a bachelor degree awarded by University of Derby (U.K.).
Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts
Develop your love of Vegetarian Culinary Arts with an eleven-week short course in the fundamental techniques. Continue for an additional 11 weeks to earn your Diploma!
Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management
Geared towards career changers, food and beverage entrepreneurs and culinary enthusiasts, acquire relevant managerial skills, develop your own food concepts, create recipe books, and develop a business plan.
Swiss Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts
This comprehensive culinary arts programme based in Le Bouveret caters to those who are interested in the world of culinary arts. This 3-step programme may be taken as individual building blocks of 11 weeks each or as a Swiss Grand Diploma over 33 weeks.
Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolate
Delivered in our state-of-the-art city campus facilities in the heart of Lucerne, this comprehensive programme caters to anyone interested in learning about pastry and chocolate arts. This 3-step programme may be taken as individual building blocks of 11


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