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Working hours: 09:00 - 23:00
Phone: +02 (044) 756-16-52
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Your culinary passion to a thriving career as an international chef.

Welcome to The Culinary Arts International (TCAI)!

Are you passionate about cooking? Do you dream of becoming a chef?

Formerly known as AHA Culinary School, we focus on our technique-based curriculum designed to deliver a culinary arts education that prepares students for a successful international career in the industry. With interactive courses led by global talents, we equip students with the training they need to have a competitive advantage in the culinary world.

Programs

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Our Diploma in Culinary Arts is the perfect starting point if you are ready to pursue your dream career working in top restaurants and hotels here in the Philippines or around the world. Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACEF) and TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority), this 6-month to 12-month (depending on chosen local internship track) intensive program will give you the skills and qualifications you need to succeed in the culinary industry.

Diploma in Culinary Entrepreneurship

Are you a culinary whiz with an entrepreneurial spirit? Look no further than our Diploma in Culinary Entrepreneurship (DCE) program. Designed for aspiring chef-entrepreneurs, this 8-month to 12-month (depending on chosen local internship track) is the perfect way to take your culinary diploma to the next level. This program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACEF) and TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority).

International Step-Up Programs

Looking to deepen your skills with an engaging international learning experience? We have two (2) international step up programs you may choose from: Advanced Certificate in Italian Culinary Arts where you will immerse in the heart of Tuscan-cooking in Florence, Italy for intensive culinary classes and restaurant training; or the US Internship program where you will stay from 6-12 months in the US for paid-training through our affiliated internship provider.

U.S. Certified Culinary Programs from the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Cultivating culinary excellence for over 14 years

Founded in 2006, AHA Culinary School Inc established itself as a visionary leader in professional culinary education before being rebranded as The Culinary Arts International. As one of the first schools to offer a U.S. certified culinary education in the Philippines, we are proud to see our graduates go on to make a real impact in the global industry. After shifting to 100% online classes during the pandemic, we are excited to welcome our students back to the laboratory for a blended program with 100% hands-on learning.

Years Experience

An Institution in Culinary Education in the Philippines:
Chef Gene Cordova, CEC, CCE

Chef Gene Cordova has the rare combination of international business education, extensive culinary training, and over 18 years of experience as a culinary educator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Fordham University in New York, USA, and honed his culinary skills in top schools such as Le Cordon Bleu and Ecole Ritz Escoffier in Paris, France. With over 10 years of experience as a chef in various Paris and New York hotels, Chef Cordova knows what it takes to succeed in the culinary world.