1. About ICDE

2. Disciples Escoffier International is the premier gastronomic society established in France to maintain the good name and traditions of French Cuisine, counting over 25’000 members in 26 countries, including some of the world’s most respected chefs.

3. Auguste Escoffier

4. Auguste Escoffier ( ) the legendary “King of Chefs, Chef of Kings”, widely considered the father of modern French cuisine a pioneer of the fine dining industry and co-founder of the Ritz Hotels While introducing unprecedented standards of sophistication and elegance to the world of fine dining and luxury hospitality, Escoffier always insisted that dishes be simpler, lighter, and made from fresh ingredients.

5. CCA Manila partners with prestigious French culinary school,
Institut Culinaire Disciples Escoffier
The Institut Culinaire Disciples Escoffier (ICDE) Philippines is the second professional culinary school of Disciples Escoffier International in Asia which was launched last September 19, The first was established in Hong Kong two years ago.

6. Diploma in Culinary Arts

7. The Disciples Escoffier Diploma in Culinary Arts is a 6- month intensive training program, where you will learn in a short amount of time the fundamentals of culinary arts, including over 100 recipes and 100 culinary techniques.

8. Professional Training in French Cuisine
The curriculum is entirely based on the tradition and fundamentals of French gastronomy. The core program is firmly rooted in the classic foundations of Escoffier’s “Guide Culinaire”.
Escoffier’s “Guide Culinaire” is widely held as the “Bible” of French modern cooking, and still used every day by chefs around the world.
Escoffier’s techniques and recipes, the stocks and sauces, the menu composition, all provide the building blocks for exploring further all types of Western cuisines.
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to teach students the actual practice and art of cooking through theory, technique, palate training, speed and teamwork. These will be the essentials for success in a culinary career.

9. Unique Proposition ULTIMATE CREDIBILITY 4 3 2 1
Multiple-Diploma Program
Access to an international network of highly-esteemed chefs 3
Small classes and individualized supervision from Master Chefs 2
High professional standards and world-renowned French master chef instructors
ULTIMATE
CREDIBILITY 1

10. 1 High professional standards and
world-renowned French Master Chef instructors
Our French Master Chef instructors are world-class professionals, with extensive experience in the fine dining industry in France and abroad.
Our instructors are dedicated to sharing their passion and know-how in a friendly atmosphere, and make sure our students are supported every step of the way, while maintaining high-level professional standards.
ICDE has a unique partnership with the French Ministry of Education and collaborates on a regular basis with Michelin-star chefs.
MASTER CHEF
BRUNO TIREL
MASTER CHEF
DAVID CONTANT
MASTER CHEF
MARC TOUTAIN
MASTER CHEF
MARC TOUTAIN
MASTER CHEF
CHRISTIAN CARBILLET

11. Chef Christian
An experienced and well-educated Executive Chef within the 5* global hospitality market
Awarded with the title of Master Chef of France 2013
Awarded by the Culinary Academy of France in 2016 by entering the academy
Certified Master Chef of France
Management Graduate Paul Bocuse Institute
Certified Executive chef from The Culinary Institute of America
Certified member of the Académie Culinaire of France
Chef instructor atelier des chefs France

12. 3 Access to an international network of highly-esteemed chefs
Our Disciples Escoffier Professional Diploma in Culinary Arts benefits from a solid recognition in the culinary industry thanks to the worldwide Disciples Escoffier network.
Today, the association counts delegations in 26 countries and more than 25’000 Disciples. Our members include some of the most well respected Chefs in the world.

13. 4 Multiple-Diploma Program
At the end of the program, students will be awarded with a Center for Culinary Arts Manila Diploma accredited by the American Culinary Federation.

14. 4 Multiple-Diploma Program
ICDE is a private education provider, specializing in delivering Culinary and Pastry Arts training programs. Upon passing final exams, students will be awarded with ICDE’s Chef Apprentice in Culinary Arts Certificate.

15. 4 Multiple-Diploma Program
Additionally, students will also be assessed by a representative from the French Ministry of Education as part of their certification. Once they pass the assessment, students will obtain a French National Diploma in Culinary Studies, further enhancing their prospects to pursue an international career in the culinary arts.

16. ICDE Experience 1 2 3 4 Program Structure Student Life
Career Development 4
Premium Facilities

17. 1
Program Structure
We aim to provide students with practical, applicable skills that are in high demand within the fine dining and luxury hospitality industry.
90% of the work is conducted in the kitchen-classroom, and the balance is dedicated to home reading to gain a cultural and technical background and understanding of French cuisine.
The program has been thoughtfully designed to teach students the core elements of culinary arts.
You will learn new skills in each class, and step by step, you will progressively build upon them. The pace accelerates as you progress through each level, and learning is cumulative and fast.

18. 2
Student Life
Life is never boring for ICDE-CCA students. Aside from the culinary food tours that the school regularly organizes, there are other alternative learning programs that they can also participate in.
They may also opt to join culinary competitions where they get to showcase their culinary talents.
Alternative Learning Programs
Culinary Food Tour
Sustainable Seafood

19. 3
Career Development
Through the ICDE network and CCA’s partner agencies, we can facilitate your internship abroad.
FRANCE
SPAIN
USA
AUSTRALIA

20. 4
Premium Facilities
We conduct classes in modern and pristine facilities.
To ensure a premium learning environment, our students benefit from individual workstations.
From the first class onwards, students work with high-quality equipment, learning and developing essential techniques through cumulative practice.

21. Qualifications
This program is open to all motivated and passionate students aiming to become culinary professionals.
The Chef Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts has been designed for beginners. Since our program is intensive in nature, an essential requirement to attend and successfully complete this program is a high degree of motivation!
Are you concerned you will not be able to do it? You will not be on your own. Our classes are small, and our Master Teachers and chef assistants will be there to help you every step of the way, to provide direction and guidance as you practice.