Manila Philippines First Gourmet Academy opens evening classes for diploma and short courses


My comment:  Now if more could be opened at the universities in Cebu and Manila so the course cost could be reduced.


There is a place and a time for all aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts to pursue their passion for cooking, whether it be for the purpose of putting up their own restaurants, building a career in culinary arts or striving to be masters of their own kitchens.

First Gourmet Academy offers both diploma and short courses, not only for students who can make it to their regular morning and afternoon classes, but also for those whose schedule will allow them only to attend evening classes.

The evening batch for the Diploma Course in Commercial Cooking and Culinary Arts-DCCA and for the Diploma in Commercial Cooking, Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship-DCCAE, to be held three times a week (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.), will start on Nov. 9. The curriculum will be the same as the morning and afternoon classes. DCCA teaches the essentials of food safety and sanitation, basic culinary skills and food science, baking and pastry, garde manger and international cuisines while DCCAE is designed for the budding chef cum entrepreneur. covering basic restaurant design, wine appreciation, bartending, service styles and kitchen management.
Meanwhile, evening classes for the short courses include fundamentals of culinary arts, held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting Oct. 21 and fundamentals of baking and pastry held every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Another batch for the short course on fundamentals of baking and pastry will begin on Nov. 7 and will be held every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for four sessions as well. Enrolling in these sessions can open windows of opportunity for home-based businesses specially during the forthcoming Christmas season.

First Gourmet Academy’s other ongoing diploma courses for commercial, culinary arts and entrepreneurship are held every 8 a.m. to 12:30 (morning batch) and from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (afternoon batch).
Since 2008 when First Gourmet Academy opened its doors, it has always been committed to executing a strong curriculum aimed at developing the students’ competency and professionalism. The school not only trains students to become chefs at par with the best in the world, it also prepares them to become successful entrepreneurs. This is made possible through a distinct culinary program designed to impart the business side of a culinary endeavor including the management, operation and finance aspects


First Gourmet also offers longer kitchen hours and more hands-on training, making sure that students spend a significant portion of their time cooking in the kitchen. Instructors’ focus on the progress of the students is further assured by limiting the number of students per class.

First Gourmet Academy is run and managed by respected and experienced professionals in the Philippine food industry. The business side is headed by seasoned entrepreneurs Romy Mercado, First Gourmet Academy president and Dennis Nakpil, First Gourmet Academy treasurer, while developing the culinary programs is the expertise of veteran Swedish chef Mats Loo, First Gourmet Academy director.
First Gourmet Academy is located at Capitol Greenstreet, Capitol Hills Drive, Old Balara, Quezon City. For inquiries, call 951-1687 and 951-9655; Mobile phone 0908-259-2639 or e-mail info@firstgourmetacademy.com. Check out its Web site: www.firstgourmetacademy.com

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