EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE

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1 EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION

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3 EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE Teaching the next generation From the award-winning culinary legend comes Ducasse Education, the leading global organization of professional and pre-professional culinary & pastry arts training centers, research, and consulting, where passion and devotion to culinary pleasures and the art of hospitality underscore a rich history of exceptional standards forged through decades of practice and experience. I have always endeavored to pass on my vision of cooking. I share my know-how to all people willing to strengthen their culinary skills with a single motto in mind: EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE Alain Ducasse Dedicated to prepare the next generation of top professionals in culinary & pastry arts, service, and presentation, Ducasse Education welcomes students and practitioners of all backgrounds and nationalities to discover its world-class Chef Instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, revolutionary hands-on training programs, and vast network of industry specialists designed to cultivate the highest level of expertise and job-ready skills in restauration and hospitality. On the forefront of new technologies, current trends, and first-to-market products, Ducasse Education shares its latest culinary intelligence to help anyone in the food-related preparation and service fields succeed. Achieve your fullest potential as you learn with the best. Access expert knowledge & know-how to follow your dreams. At Ducasse Education, your culinary journey of excellence never ends. In fact, here is where it all begins. 3

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5 DUCASSE EDUCATION Leading The Way EXCELLENCE FROM THE BEGINNING Master chef. World-renowned restaurateur. Hospitality expert. Cookbook author. Chocolatier. Entrepreneur. Mentor. From humble beginnings in rural southwestern France to unprecedented worldwide culinary achievements that catapulted him to the top of his field in gastronomy, Alain Ducasse demonstrates that culinary leadership starts with 12 values: Passion. Pleasure. Sharing. Harmony. Performance. Rigor. Curiosity. Diversity. Excellence. Respect. Audacity. And remembering one s roots. Founded in 1999 with the same set of principles, Ducasse Education dedicates itself to enhance, enrich, and inspire serious enthusiasts, aspiring professionals, career-changers, and culinary & hospitality professionals across the world. At the helm are a core group of exceptional Chef Instructors and expert consultants--personally guided by Ducasse himself --who now lead the way. Pioneers of excellence, Ducasse Education sets the highest industry standards with its comprehensive hands-on training program that emphasizes practical learning of techniques and attention to culinary & service details. Precision, innovation, and creativity blend with rigorous skills-based methodology and real-world application for unparalleled personal enrichment and cumulative career development for your own culinary leadership. Explore our collection of cutting-edge global training programs, service offerings, and collaborative partnership opportunities. At Ducasse Education, we re ready to be your guide as you navigate your own path to culinary success! DUCASSE INSTITUTES Official Training Sites in France & Abroad CENTRE DE FORMATION Professional Training Center ÉCOLE NATIONALE SUPÉRIEURE DE PÂTISSERIE Professional Pastry Arts School ÉCOLE DE CUISINE Culinary School for Enthusiasts DUCASSE INSTITUTE Philippines At Enderun Colleges DUCASSE INSTITUTE Russia (2015) DUCASSE EDUCATION GLOBAL ACADEMIC PARTNERS Estácio University, Brazil Johnson & Wales University, USA Current Sites Opening DUCASSE EDUCATION RESEARCH & CONSULTING 5

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7 DUCASSE INSTITUTE CENTRE DE FORMATION Professional Culinary Arts Training Center WHO WE ARE The flagship Ducasse Institute located a short distance from Paris, Centre de Formation offers continuous professional training for all levels of expertise with intensive accelerated modular programs that emphasize job-ready skills-building with hands-on practical application. Courses feature innovative techniques and creative use of highest quality ingredients. Small group settings with low student-teacher ratio provide personalized training with open dialogue between students and Chef Instructors. Classes available in French and English. FEATURES Over 3,000 professionals & students of all nationalities trained every year Maximum Class Size: 12 Discovery Programs with hands-on professional skills initiation and practical experience for culinary or hospitality school students, career changers & culinary entrepreneurs Culinary Arts Programs with intensive hands-on classes & realworld internships in a Ducasse-network restaurant for culinary or hospitality school graduates, aspiring chefs or experienced culinary professionals Master Classes with top expert chef lectures & demonstrations International & Summer Programs Customized Training (private, group, on/off-site) CAMPUS Location : Argenteuil, France 4 professional kitchens 10 permanent Chef Instructors & Chef Consultants Guest seminar speakers 7

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9 DUCASSE INSTITUTE ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DE PATISSERIE Professional Pastry Arts School WHO WE ARE Set in the elegant Château de Montbarnier surrounded by the tranquil landscape of the lush Haute Loire region, École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie has been the leading professional pastry arts school of France for more than 30 years. Attracting absolute beginners, serious enthusiasts, and experienced chefs from around the world for its continuous intensive immersion classes & professional diploma program recognized internationally for French pastry & bakery arts, courses feature new techniques, innovative product usage, and state-of-the-art equipment preparing graduates to enter relevant establishments as a pastry or bakery chef. Low student-teacher ratio provide personalized training and peer-to-peer networking. Classes available in French and English. FEATURES Over 2,000 students & professsionals of all nationalities trained every year Intensive immersion classes designed for serious enthusiasts, aspiring pastry chefs & career changers Themed courses in Pastry Arts, Baking, Chocolate & Confectionery Arts, Sugar Art, Decoration, Ice Cream & Sorbets, Catering Customized Training (private, group, on-site/off-site) CAMPUS Location : Yssingeaux, France 9 pedagogical laboratories with latest technology 100-seat multimedia auditorium 15 permanent instructors & 70+ top guest Chefs 28-room hotel 90-seat restaurant Lounge & bar Library Conference room 9

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11 DUCASSE INSTITUTE ECOLE DE CUISINE Culinary School for Enthusiasts WHO WE ARE Created in 2001 in the upscale 16 th District for the consummate food lover and oenophile, Ecole de Cuisine offers 2-hour, ½ or full-day, and 3-day immersion classes in culinary arts, pastry arts, and wine. Day, evening, and Saturday classes are available and tailored for adults, children and teens. Immersion classes range from introductory skills building to specialized menus and seasonal themes. Small class sizes encourage an informal setting for personalized training, casual tastings, and continuous dialogue with Chef Instructors. Classes available in French, English, or with translator. FEATURES Over 2,000 participants every year Hands-on classes especially designed for food, pastry & wine lovers, beginners, couples, children & teens 2-hour, ½ or full day, and 3-day immersion day/night classes 15+ themed classes offered in culinary & pastry arts, wine 9 specialized lessons in the Chef Initiation Program Les Mini Pouces classes for 7-13 year-olds Corporate & Special Events for groups or individuals CAMPUS ÉCOLE DE CUISINE Location : Paris, France 700 m2 space 4 state-of-the-art professional kitchens 1 wine cave & tasting room Spacious meeting & dining rooms Interior garden with outdoor seating 11

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13 DUCASSE INSTITUTES & GLOBAL ACADEMIC PARTNERS Worldwide Sites WHO WE ARE Located outside of France, the network of Ducasse Institutes and Global Academic Partners around the world are built on long-term relationships sharing the same values and objectives to provide excellence in culinary and pastry arts education. Each Ducasse Education Global Academic Partner meets the strictest criteria put forth by our executive management and brigade of professional chefs to maintain the highest standards demonstrated in Ducasse s original French kitchens. Whether you re a Host School offering master classes or a full-fledged Ducasse Institute providing modular, intensive programs, all Ducasse Education global collaborations offer world-class facilities, faculty, and curriculum for market-ready competencies. FEATURES More than 2,000 students, aspiring chefs & professionals are trained abroad each year within 3 types of partnerships: Ducasse Education Host Partners provide demonstrations or hands-on interactive training sessions by a Ducasse Education Guest Chef on their own campus Ducasse Education Exchange Partners engage students in a truly experiential study-abroad format with intensive culinary learning & multicultural immersion at Ducasse Institutes in France during an exchange term and/or with Ducasse Education programs on their own campus Ducasse Institutes represent the highest honor for a Global Academic Partner. Institutes have access to all Ducasse Education training programs, from beginner to professional levels, for culinary & pastry arts maintaining highest industry standards delivered through world-class Ducasse Education Chef Instructors, on-site competency-based course curriculum & application restaurant for real-world practical experience DETAILS Ducasse Institute Philippines at Enderun Colleges Ducasse Institute Russia (2015) Exchange Partner Brazil at Estácio University Exchange Partner USA at Johnson & Wales University 13

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15 DUCASSE EDUCATION RESEARCH & CONSULTING Customized Advisory Services WHO WE ARE Dedicated to share our expertise in the field of professional culinary & pastry arts management, Ducasse Education Research & Consulting offers its team of experienced chefs & valued partners in culinary arts, pastry arts, restaurant operations, supply chain management, hospitality & service to help you succeed! FEATURES Attract more customers and increase your sales. Improve food quality & service with lowered costs. Save time & money for higher profitability. Tailored solutions include Menu creation & design Culinary/pastry concept creation Kitchen operations optimization Food & Beverage cost reduction Hygiene & Safety improvement Professional Kitchen design optimization Clients include Restaurants of any size & culinary style Food-related services: bakeries, pastry shops, chocolatiers, food trucks, snack kiosks Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, resorts Cafes, bars & lounges Institutional catering: schools, assisted living facilities DETAILS RESEARCH & CONSULTING Location : at our premises or your site worldwide One-on-one personal guidance Initial analysis & recommendations 4-step approach: Quality, Service, Operations & Cost Customized pricing based on project scope & length 15

16 FOR MORE INFORMATION & ENROLLMENT, CONTACT DUCASSE EDUCATION 41, rue de L Abbé Ruellan Argenteuil France Tel: +33 (0) info@ducasse.com A Ducasse Education Publication 2014 All Rights Reserved Photo Credits: Pierre Monetta - Thomas Duval - Frédéric Albert - Anne-Emmanuelle Thion