Being in school can sometimes feel like one is stuck in the classroom, buried in assignments, quizzes, and long hours in the kitchen. But at CCA Manila, students are always kept abreast of what’s happening in the industry. One key piece in this is Chef Philip John Golding, the culinary director of CCA Manila. …
Tessa Quiloña, a 25-year-old baker, was building her cafe in Batangas when she enrolled in the Fundamentals in Baking & Pastry Arts Course at CCA Manila. She shared, “I came from a family of doctors. So, I was supposed to take the same path. But a few months ago, I decided to study baking. …
Anitta Cafe: A Twenty-Something Baker Opens Her First Cafe in Lipa, Batangas Read More »
Meet Chef Johan Movido, Senior Innovations Manager, McCormick Philippines A job in the corporate world doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck with paperwork or a suit and tie. Johan Movido, a graduate of the Diploma in Culinary Arts & Technology Management Program, proves that it can be fun and rewarding. Last May 2022 marked his six …
Food is changing all the time. A quote by American chef Sherry Yard perfectly expresses this need for change: “I view trends in food like haute couture. From wild, wonderful, and wacky come changes, growth, and evolution.”
Meet Chef John Buenaventura, Executive Chef, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Earning your stripes in a kitchen is not easy for any aspiring chef. Chef John Buenaventura, CCA batch 2005, proves that you can earn respect in a kitchen with grit. With about 17 years of experience in the F&B industry, he’s worked in top quality …
As educational institutions gradually reopen their doors for face-to-face classes, students are becoming increasingly interested in non-traditional courses. One such course is Culinary Arts, the perfect entrypoint to the fast-growing food and beverage industry in the Philippines. While pursuing this line of study is typically associated with being a chef, a well-rounded and hands-on culinary …
7 of the Best Schools for Culinary Arts in the Philippines by Leika Gonzales Read More »
Saying “Kuya, extra rice, please?” in a restaurant is a sign of being kind and polite when extremely hungry. You want that extra carb on your plate because the food is that delicious that you can’t stop eating. Serving good food is Chef JP Anglo’s North Star. He chose “Kooya” as the name of his …
Chef JP Anglo opens ‘Kooya’ in Dubai: ‘Our food is always evolving and inclusive’ Read More »
When he decided to join a recent culinary competition, Joaquin Carsi Cruz knew right away what his entry would be: beef pares. It’s a dish of many memories, a dish close to his heart and familiar to his taste buds. “Beef pares is great comfort food for me,” he says. “It’s all about nostalgia. It reminds me of …
Beef pares: From street food to award-winning dish Read More »
Prof. Michael Tan says we need to take advantage of the Filipino diaspora, and look into our heritage ingredients and recipes. There’s no denying Filipino restaurants are becoming increasingly popular in major cities around the United States. There are Filipino restaurants in New York, in San Francisco, and Houston and international media is paying attention. There are also Pinoy …
How can Filipino food shine globally? A UP prof offers these suggestions Read More »
FOR 25 years the Center of Culinary Arts (CCA Manila) has garnered accolades and credentials from around the world for its excellence in innovative culinary education, as well as advocating Filipino gastronomy. Throughout that time, it has produced thousands of graduates who are now part of the global culinary industry as chefs, entrepreneurs, and educators. …
CCA Manila’s 25th year: Moving forward with excellence, ‘e-nnovations,’ enduring ties Read More »
