Culinary Academy Course
Tradition & Creativity: Crafting New Culinary Concepts
Study and work at one of the most renowned cooking schools in Florence, Italy.
Challenge yourself in an intensive course that will provide a technical, practical and theoretical knowledge to everything that concerns food production, preparation, consumption and business.
The Course
This is not a traditional cooking course.
It is a unique learning experience rooted in Italian food culture, creativity, and contemporary design thinking.
Held in the heart of Florence, our intensive Culinary School invites students to explore the culinary world through a multidimensional lens — combining hands-on kitchen practice with conceptual development, cultural research, and entrepreneurial tools.
Students will receive chef training in a professional environment, learning traditional and contemporary cooking techniques, mastering the fundamentals of food systems, and exploring the history and culture of Italian cuisine. Field trips to local food and wine producers enrich the experience, connecting students with sustainable, artisanal supply chains.
The Experience
Our Culinary Arts School offers more than a cooking education — it provides a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to the culinary world, encouraging students to engage with food as both craft and culture.
Inspired by Italian design thinking, the program emphasizes creativity, functionality, and cultural awareness in every aspect of the learning process — from the conception of a dish to the development of a culinary brand. Just as Italian design blends beauty, meaning, and purpose, students are invited to explore food not only as nourishment but as an expressive medium capable of telling stories, building connections, and generating value.
Final Project
The final project brings together all these elements: students will create a personal menu that expresses their culinary identity, design a distinctive logo, and build a brand strategy for an original food concept.
This capstone experience highlights creativity, strategic thinking, and real-world application — equipping future culinary professionals to conceive and communicate their own vision for contemporary food culture.
Application Process
Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.
Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.
Step 3
Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.
Download the brochure
Learn from the professional chefs with SCHOLA’s Culinary school in Florence. Ideal for aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts, our program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical skill development in a fast-paced and varied work environment. From mastering cooking techniques to understanding kitchen management, you’ll be guided by experienced chefs and industry professionals.
Download our brochure today to explore the curriculum, admissions process, and requirements!
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