Student Visitation Program

Student Visitation Program (Collaborative International Training & Education) with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology established in 2009. The students in the above photo are our recent batch of students that took part in this longstanding program.

Partnership with William Angliss Institute

Partnership with William Angliss Institute, Melbourne for collaborative education – Started in 2010 – We had collaborations on the delivery of Events Management program, 2+2 program on BS Culinary Management at WAI, The Coffee Academy, Filipino Barbie at Melbourne.

Partnership with Korean Agro-Fisheries

The Career Development and Placement Assistance Program of CCA was installed in January 2012. This program refers to the formalized policies on international student internships and training.

Partnership with Korean Agro-Fisheries Food Corporation and Korean Food Promotion Institute for Special Education on Korean Cuisine established in 2012.

Green Chefmanship Program

We are the first and only school with this program.

Expansion of CCA Manila

Expansion of CCA Manila Main Campus – CCA Information Resource Center (AK, iLib, Library) and the 4 storey building along Katipunan (The Coffee Academy, Grand Kitchen, Events Hall, etc)2014 – ISO 14001 Certification.

Partnership with ICDE

Partnership with ICDE for offering the French Culinary Arts Program at CCA in 2016.

20th Anniversary of CCA Manila

The Future of Food Conference at the UP-BGC Auditorium; Grand Alumni Homecoming at UP-BGC; Clash of Clan at CCA Manila; Gala Dinner at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel

Halal Culinary Arts Program

In partnership with the National Commission of Muslim Filipinos; Accreditation by HICCIP (Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines)

Holy Angels University Partnership

2018 – Offering of relevant short courses
– Unlock the Values of Your Kitchen

July 2019 – Holy Angels University Partnership – partnership with a premier university in the North

Recognition of Chef Students and Faculty

Diploma in Culinary Agripreneurship Program – in partnership with the University of the Philippines – Los Banos & University of Asia and The Pacific.

Recognition of Chef Students and Faculty in various culinary competitions in 2013, 2015, 2019.

UPBGC Campus Opening

Establishment of the UPBGC Campus, bringing CCA Manila’s professional culinary programs to Bonifacio Global City.

ACF Re-Accreditation of DCATM Program & Certification of Faculty

The Diploma in Culinary Arts & Technology Management (DCATM) earns renewed ACF accreditation, and CCA chef-instructors are re-certified to international standards.

25th “Silver Lining” Anniversary

CCA Manila celebrates 25 years of shaping Filipino culinary professionals with hybrid events, alumni reunions, and future-focused culinary talks.

New BGC Campus Announcement

CCA Manila unveils its new campus at UP BGC, featuring modern kitchens with individual stations and upgraded learning spaces.

27th Anniversary Celebration

A three-part 27th anniversary event with culinary competitions, cooking demos, and an alumni homecoming at the BGC campus.

Quezon City Expansion

CCA Manila strengthens its Quezon City presence through upgraded facilities and satellite training spaces for diploma and short courses.

Satellite Kitchen at University Hotel

Opening of a CCA satellite kitchen at the University Hotel in UP Diliman to serve students, professionals, and the UP community.

First Tikim Weekend Food Market

CCA Manila launches Tikim, a weekend food market and festival that showcases alumni, student food entrepreneurs, and Filipino food concepts.

CCA Connect Bootcamp

CCA Connect is introduced as a bootcamp that bridges students, alumni, and industry leaders through talks, panels, and hands-on activities.

Terra Madre Asia & Pacific Participation

CCA Manila participates in the first Terra Madre Asia & Pacific in Bacolod City, championing sustainable gastronomy and local food systems.

30 years

CCA Manila enters its 30th year with a growing network of thousands of alumni and expanded ACF-accredited programs and satellite kitchens.