CCA Manila presents
wonders of French Cuisine
ON its 13th year, CCA, Manila is once again trailblazing the industry by bringing in the best of the culinary world to the Philippines.
"To mark our 13th year of culinary education leadership in the country, we are bringing in Chef Eric Chauffour of the Institut Paul Bocuse," said Ma. Veritas F. Luna, CCA Manila managing director. "We are very honored to partner with one of the world’s foremost culinary institutes. This will enable our students to learn from the world’s best and imbibe industry-required skills to excel in the global culinary arena," she added.
Chef Paul Bocuse, the school’s founder, is known in the world as the Father of French Nouvelle Cuisine and is also considered as one of the finest chefs of the 20th century. His restaurants in France have received the coveted Michelin Guide three-star rating. Chef Bocuse, also considered an ambassador of modern French Cuisine, was awarded in 1961 with the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France .
"This is the first time in our country that we are experiencing first-hand the wonders of French Nouvelle Cuisine and we are proud that we are hosting this event – a testament to CCA’s world-class status," added Dr. Luna.
A renowned senior instructor from Institut Paul Bocuse, Chef Eric Chauffour will arrive in Manila on Sunday. At 9 a.m. on November 17, he will spearhead a classic French cuisine demo at the USDA Kitchen of CCA, Manila Katipunan campus. In the afternoon, he will lead a culinary hands-on session for Faculty and Practicing Professionals at the CCA, Manila Kitchen Laboratory. Both sessions are open to the public.
On Wednesday, November 18, he will spearhead the Bocuse in CCA Gala Dinner" to be held at Oceana, the CCA Restaurant School located at Building A, San Miguel By The Bay, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. This event is also open to the public.
On Thursday, November 19, a demo dubbed as Bocuse for your Kitchen" will be featured at the CCA Kitchen, 3rd level of the Eastwood Mall at 11 a.m.
is a culminating activity, Chef Chauffour will lead an informative and exciting session in a cool ambience entitled "Master Chef Series: Paul Bocuse." This event, which is open to the public, will be held on November 20, Friday, 9 a.m. at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City.
"Chef Chauffour has been in the industry for more than 20 and has practiced his culinary mastery in many outstanding establishments in England, Switzerland, France and Canada. We’re very excited that we can learn a lot from him and be exposed with the latest culinary trends and innovations abroad," said Dr. Luna.
Participants who will finish any of the courses will get a certificate of attendance or certificate of participation from the Institut Paul Bocuse.