The Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila has relocated from its renowned Katipunan address to a new home in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, nestled within the University of the Philippines BGC campus.
The new site boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 500-sqm. main kitchen with 45 individual cooking stations, a modern kitchen studio, a spacious pantry room, and lecture rooms, all highlighting the center's hands-on educational approach.
Under the leadership of CCA Manila President Badjie Trinidad and Culinary Director Chef Philip John Golding, along with Academic Program Manager Chef Kerwin Funtinilla and a team of seasoned instructors, including Chef Anne Atanacio, Chef Miguel Lorino, and Chef Rupert Carandang, the school continues to deliver world-class education to aspiring Filipino culinary students.
"Our new home is located inside the academic enclave of the University of the Philippines BGC campus for professional studies," exclaimed Badjie Trinidad, the president of CCA Manila. "Since this area is also within the University Parkway where international schools are located, our students will have easy and safe access to top destinations such as restaurants, malls, parks, offices, and residential buildings."
CCA Manila remains dedicated to advancing Filipino culinary excellence through its diverse programs and courses. Its flagship program, the Diploma in Culinary Arts and Technology Management, is certified by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF). Additionally, its Diploma in Culinary Agripreneurship is offered in collaboration with the University of the Philippines, Los Baños, while the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management Majoring in Culinary Arts is offered in partnership with the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Balancing tradition and innovation, CCA Manila also offers "Fundamentals in Filipino Cuisine" as a tribute to its heritage and its commitment to passing on Filipino culinary traditions to the next generation of tastemakers.
In addition to these programs, the center offers the Professional Chef Course in collaboration with Rouxbe, the world's largest online culinary school. Short course workshops covering baking, pastry arts, international cuisine, wine and beverage, digital marketing, and food entrepreneurship are also available.
"CCA Manila is a pioneer in introducing programs that build a strong foundation for future chefs. We are proud of our graduates who are now food entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and heads of kitchens of top hotels, cruise ships, commissaries," Trinidad remarked.
To mark its 27th anniversary, CCA Manila has planned the "Future of Food" conference, set to take place in November. The event will bring together industry leaders and innovators to discuss emerging trends and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
With this milestone celebration, Chef Golding reflects on the center's evolution and outlines plans for the years ahead. "Over these 27 years, we have continually evolved. We have learned to focus on education and collaborate with industry experts, enabling us to nurture the next generation of culinary talent," he concluded.
CCA Manila is located at University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City, 32nd St., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cca-manila.edu.ph/.
Photos courtesy of CCA Manila