June 29, 2024, 6:10 pmThe country’s top culinary school, the Center for Culinary Arts , is renowned for producing top-tier culinary professionals who are now making waves in the culinary scene both locally and internationally.
Aspiring culinary artists can embark on their exciting journey with CCA Manila’s upcoming intakes this August and October 2024. They can follow in the footsteps of these four outstanding CCA Manila alumni.Thirdy Dolatre is Head Chef and owner of Hapag, one of Manila’s most sought-after restaurants located in Rockwell. Dolatre’s journey began as a line cook, then he further pursued training as a stagiaire at some of San Francisco’s Michelin-starred restaurants.
“CCA Manila provided me with essential knowledge, transforming us from culinary students into professional chefs. We were given the confidence and expertise needed upon graduation. It equipped me with the fundamental skills, allowing me to enter any food establishment with confidence,” Dolatre says.Chef Sonny Mariano, another alumnus of CCA Manila, is known as an in-demand recipe developer and culinary consultant.
Aside from the success stories of the alumni, CCA Manila graduates have ventured into various other exciting career paths as personal chefs, food stylists, food vloggers, R&D specialists, and educators.