Turn Your Culinary Dreams Into Reality

"I didn’t have to think twice when enrollment for CCA Manila opened up. The recipes they give are flawless and the end result is always outrageously good. The CCA Library has been extremely helpful as well, extending the books I need immediately after I seek it out."

‍"Joined their online weekly baking class last August. Despite not being in a traditional classroom set up, the admin and Chef Dahlia were quick to respond and help out. Had a fun time learning new recipes and meeting other people who are also interested in baking."

"Thank you, CCA for making this online baking class possible, even though I am thousands of miles away and there’s a time difference. I was able to have this connection with my fellow bakers, have fun in the process, and enjoyed this class."

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‍"For someone who doesn’t have any knowledge in baking, I find this program very helpful. Chef Dahlia was nothing but helpful and very generous in sharing her expertise with us. She makes sure to check on every one of us and assess if we are able to follow her instructions."

"Joining your community has been enriching and empowering! It was so fun to belong in a group with the same interest as we inspire and learn more together as a family, to serve good food that is both healthy, delicious and enticing. Cheers!"

‍"Learning is never ending and ever expanding. While we have access to everything on the internet, it is still very helpful to consult a chef real time and have an enriching discussion about the successes and failures of each bake. Aside from the recipes, connecting with fellow bakers in different parts of the country as well as other countries is also another bonus."

‍"I am a Doctor by Profession and baking is really my passion. I did not expect that I will be able to take some time during this pandemic to unleash my baking skill. Accomplishing baking club sessions despite of being busy in the field, meeting fellow aspiring bakers, and getting to know CCA Chef Instructor, Ms. Dahlia, are such a wonderful experience!"

To gain professional knowledge in baking, learn techniques, what to prevent and how to troubleshoot. In this way I will be cost efficient when I pursue my culinary dreams.

‍"I recommend this program to baking enthusiasts and people who are planning to start their pastry business. It’s a great program where you can learn the basics of baking for personal use or for start-up businesses as well. My advice is to attend every session, listen well, take notes, don’t hesitate to ask questions and most especially, have fun!"

"I love everything about CCA. They’re all accommodating and friendly even when we already graduated. It feels like we are a family even though we cant see each other at the moment because of the pandemic we built a connection through online and I've never experienced it before with my previous school/university."

"I just graduated from the Online Food Entrepreneur Masterclass. I learned how to do proper costing for my products with my mentor, Chef Jasper. CCA admin and Librarian are very approachable, friendly and accommodating as well. Good Job CCA 👍."

"CCA Manila has always been my dream school. I am overwhelmed with the opportunity to join their Online Food Entrepreneurship Masterclass. It helped me develop my knowledge more in the food business. Kudos to Chef Jasper Versoza for always being instructive to us in many ways. He even shared his experiences in the Culinary world. I’ve learned a lot! I am a successful young entrepreneur of Chef Ylyt Creations for 10 years of mouth-watering products in service here in South. I have picturesque plans for my culinary dreams. I’ve always wanted to enrich my understanding with professionals at the food community at-large. I always envision myself to improve my skills. I was a finalist for MasterChefAsia way back 2015. I got to experience cooking in front of Singaporean producers like in an actual MasterChef show. I even told myself that I will be back in here someday. I haven’t expected that I will be able to go back and successfully graduate from my dream school. It’s worth my time and money! Looking forward to trying other courses offered! I know this is the right path for young-chefs in the making. Thank you my CCA Manila family for this opportunity that even at home we can still learn more."

It’s really such a wonderful and fulfilling experience enrolling myself in my dream culinary school CCA, Manila. In the Food Entrepreneurship Masterclass, Chef Princess doesn't just teach us the business side of Food but also shares her life lessons. Chef Princess our instructor is not just an instructor but also a mentor to us that keeps on inspiring and guiding us even after session. Kudos to Chef Princess and CCA Manila. Looking forward to enrolling again in CCA Manila on their other courses. Hopefully by that time it’s already Face to Face so I could experience the atmosphere, wearing a chef's jacket bearing CCA Logo and and definitely the sense of pride entering a prestigious school. CCA Manila. More Power And God Bless.

"I had a great time learning from the Food Entrepreneurship Masterclass in CCA. I learned a lot from our mentor, Chef Princess San Diego. The knowledge she imparted to us will be a great help for our future endeavours. I'm also grateful to CCA library for the generosity of sharing their e-books. God Bless CCA!"

"I definitely made the right decision when I enrolled in CCA Manila's Food Entrepreneurship Masterclass. I learned so many things that I was able to use in my small pastry business. Everybody was so accommodating — answering all my questions even at the wee hours of the night. I'm also very grateful to the CCA Library for providing me all the e-books I need for pursuing further studies in the culinary/pastry world!"

“Being in the Cooking Club is fun and educational. speaking with professional chefs is invaluable specially for someone starting to learn how to cook. Learning to incorporate ingredients, make a dish, learning new skills and know-how give you the motivation to create and experiment new and exciting dishes.”

"Cooking runs in my blood coming from a family of great cooks. However, I did not have formal training, which is why I enrolled at CCA and joined the cooking club. And it proved to be one of the best decisions in my life. I learned techniques I wouldn’t have known otherwise. By understanding the why behind the what makes me appreciate cooking more than ever. Cooking is my love language. Seeing my family’s and friends’ reaction, hearing them exclaim with delight make me very happy. Joining the Cooking Club ties it all together. Watching Chef Jasper and Chef Ker execute seemingly intimidating recipes inspires me to give them a try. I enjoy learning together with my classmates who are equally enthusiastic. I look forward to photos of how they brought to life the recipes we are taught. Thanks to the Cooking Club for reminding me of the joy of cooking.”

“Our online Cooking club is one of the best activity I now enjoy this pandemic time, it is something I look forward to each week ❤️ In this class I get to practice my passion in cooking and at the same time learn new techniques and recipes every week ❤️ It changed my life because I can now cook with confidence knowing that I am guided by a professional Chef together with all the basic principles that we learned in this course ❤️”

“It seems to me that CCA creates not just cooks, but chefs. They’re not just a culinary school, they’re a community with a very strong support system for their students, whether current or past. No wonder they were able to groom some of the most prominent chefs in the country and most probably, abroad too. They don’t teach purely by the book but their instructors teach selflessly and share a lot of personal knowledge and skills acquired from their vast experience and education. They take pride in their students' accomplishments and look after their growth, which I would say defines why they are the leading culinary school in the country. I was half hearted upon joining one of CCA’s programs because of my busy schedule. It was indeed an impromptu decision but I must say each and every class I have spent with them have been worth more than I expected. Couldn’t be any happier and proud to be part of this culinary family.”

“A lot of my core values and knowledge as a chef and most especially, my love for food, comes from my two years of studying at CCA, Manila. I learned how to persevere in my chosen career and to never give up when faced with tough challenges. Since learning is a never-ending process, there's always something new to discover so I should never stop researching, honing my craft and innovating in the kitchen.”

“I researched for schools until I came across CCA Manila. And, I saw a couple of chefs that graduated from there. So I figured that they must have a good curriculum. That is why I decided to go down that path. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It gave you the basics. It gave you the confidence that you would go into any kitchen and if someone asked you to do this, you would immediately recognize what it is because of the teachings that were done in school.”

“My family sent me to Manila to study culinary. What my CCA family taught me was to conquer the world with my cuisine.”

“At the time I took the FBPAC at CCA, I was a fresh grad with a business course and had a passion for baking. I decided to enroll because I wanted to experience proper training in order to enhance my knowledge and skills and hopefully to be able to open a business of my own. With the help of my instructors and classmates, I can say that I am now more confident in the kitchen. As my takeaway, I did not just gain my experience, but also friends for life.”

“Ten years ago, my dream was to become a chef and I also have this particular school in mind where I wanted to take the course. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to pursue that dream. Instead, I became a nurse. Who would have thought after ten years while I was working, I would finish FBPAC and FCAC here at CCA Manila. The dream I already accepted that might not happen. I enjoyed FBPAC class and I found my passion which taught me not to give up on your dreams. Chef JR, honed our skills and unleashed everyone's expertise. He trained us from manual to electric use, from ideal to reality set up, and face challenges that might happen. We do not only learn how to bake or make breads and pastries, but we also learn from our classmates’ stories that inspire us and gain connections. Here in our class, every creation depicts our own personalities resulting in creative output.”

“Back in 2010, I was looking for a culinary school because I really want to learn and want to work in prestigious hotels and cruise ships. But CCA is such an expensive academy and I cannot afford it. So I took it somewhere else and made it to my dream job. For me, CCA will always be a dream, and when I found out that they offer short courses including baking and pastry I said to myself, CCA and Av are meant to be. Thank you for giving chances to people like me who will never get tired of dreaming and pursuing it. It’s never too late to dream a new dream.”

“It has always been in my bucket list to learn baking but being intimidated by the idea that in order to be good at it, one must be precise and dedicated. I never really got my head around pursuing it. But this year, I promised myself that I will do things that intimidates or scares me. I promised myself that I will learn new things and try to go out of my comfort zone. So, I enrolled and had the best time of my life. I felt like a kid again learning a new skill. It made me feel good that I was enriching myself with new knowledge and also gaining new friends in the process.”

“My family sent me to CCA in order to codify my culinary knowledge, and I did; praise God. Along my journey with my CCA Family, I acquired relentless discipline in the midst of pressure as I set each dish to the pass with joy.”

“It has always been my childhood dream to be part of the culinary world someday. I took it as an investment, worked hard and saved for myself for it. I looked for many institutions that could suffice the satisfaction of pursuing this passion, and am so grateful that CCA Manila could provide the sessions I exactly wanted; different cuisines around the world plus they offer Saturday sessions that perfectly fits my schedule as a full time employee. The location could be a bit far from my home, but I did not mind because it was the only school that sparked joy for me in the first place. They provide all the ingredients needed throughout the sessions plus we get to have a takeaway book for all the sessions we covered. Chefs were cool and all accommodating, inside and outside class hours. They have the art of creativity and humility. This experience gave me also the confidence to start online, our family's lasagna business, using my recipe, as we named it Matz Kitchen. My FCAC experience in CCA could be short but all memorable and worth it as I get to learn good values and execute different techniques and recipes that I get to serve my family and other people. With good food, it’s always a good mood. Thank you CCA for fulfilling my culinary dream.”

“Before enrolling in CCA, I would often bake at home. I enjoyed being in the kitchen. However, I was tentative in cooking. I was not confident in holding the knife and experimenting with the ingredients that I had. The only thing I cooked before was steak because of all the MasterChef episodes I watched. I would always just stick to the recipe. Enrolling into CCA’s FCAC helped me become more confident in myself. I am more relaxed and confident in the kitchen and I’ve become more accustomed to experimenting and not strictly conforming to the recipe. I would now cook for meals for my family. CCA has taught me a lot of things and I am excited for more things to come.”

“I think that chefs are so celebrated in the industry and rightfully so – it takes such hard work to make exceptional food! However, the farmers should also be put in an equal pedestal because without them, there won’t be food to process and cook and experiment with, in the first place. Our farmers not only bring food to the plate but make sure that what we eat is safe and nutritious. It is truly a career and profession that must equally be aspired to! It’s awesome that CCA has recognized the importance of this area in the food industry and has put up a program that can empower future leaders, movers and shakers who can be in the position to change the game and uplift the agriculture industry in our country.”