excellence in practice

EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE
TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION
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.
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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 2014-15
DUCASSE EDUCATION
RESEARCH & CONSULTING
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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
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Location : Argenteuil, France
4 professional kitchens
10 permanent Chef Instructors & Chef Consultants
Guest seminar speakers
www.ducasse.com
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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
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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
www.ensp-adf.com
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DUCASSE INSTITUTE
ECOLE DE CUISINE
Culinary School for Enthusiasts
WHO WE ARE
Created in 2001 in the upscale 16th 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
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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
www.ecolecuisine-alainducasse.com
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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
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Ducasse Institute Philippines at Enderun Colleges
Ducasse Institute Russia (2015)
Exchange Partner Brazil at Estácio University
Exchange Partner USA at Johnson & Wales University
www.ducasse.com
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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
R E S E A R C H & C O N S U LT I N G
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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
www.ducasse.com
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FOR MORE INFORMATION & ENROLLMENT, CONTACT
DUCASSE EDUCATION
41, rue de L’Abbé Ruellan 95100 Argenteuil France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 34 34 19 10 Email: info@ducasse.com
www.ducasse.com
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