On a Lifelong Journey to Mastering Food
A chat about studies and life with Sofia from Sweden, a Culinary Arts Academy Student Hi Sofia! When did you discover your interest in culinary arts? Cooking has been one of my hobbies ever since I was a little kid. I often baked cupcakes, cakes, and confectionery with my grandmother. As I grew older, I […]
From the USA urban jungle to the Swiss Alps: Tyler’s journey to culinary excellence
This week we had a chance to hear the inspiring story of Tyler’s journey as a culinary student from the US to the prestigious Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland (CAAS). With his current role as events manager of the CAAS Wine club and an upcoming internship at the world-renowned Boury restaurant, Tyler is well on […]
Baking with a Swedish flair: How Swedish pastry is creating a mark for itself in the United States
Pastry-making is a beloved art form that varies greatly from country to country. Today, we embark on a tasty journey to compare and contrast the baked goods of two nations – the United States and Sweden. Follow Jenny Engdahl, a Swedish pastry student at Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland (CAAS), as she interns at Biltmore […]
I Make Pastry to Brighten Somebody’s Day
A chat with Culinary Arts Academy student from Sweden/ Thailand While interning at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok, Thanida Miyai is soaking up all the knowledge before returning to the Culinary Arts Academy campus for term 3. With a personality as sweet as her pastries, Thanida says there’s nothing better than baking a […]
Everything You Need to Know About Interning on an Island
Interview with a Culinary Art Academy Switzerland student from Sweden It is not often that you start your career on the legendary Calypso’s isle of Homer’s Odyssey. But this is not the main reason why one of our Culinary Arts Academy students decided to intern in Gozo, a hideaway island in the Mediterranean. Currently interning […]
A Chef’s Recipe for Success
Interview with the “Årets Konditor” (Swedish pastry chef of the year) 2022 Finalist The vision of success is perhaps different for every individual. Being recognized by the culinary elite on a national level is, however, undoubtedly a proud moment for any chef. Andreas Modd, a young patissier with a handful of talent, says it is […]
How to Become an Executive Chef by 24?
Interview with a Culinary Arts Academy alumni from Sweden This week we had a pleasant opportunity to catch up with one of our Culinary Arts Academy’s graduates, born in the Philipines and raised in Sweden. Passionate about baking from a very young age, John, 24, has recently started leading a team of chefs at a […]
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland ranked 8th in the world
For the second consecutive year, the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland has been ranked 8th in the world in hospitality management, confirming our position as one of the best culinary schools in the world and the top culinary school in Switzerland. If 2021 saw our school make an impressive advance in the pantheon of top ten […]
Swiss Grand Diploma – a Roadmap to a New Career. Interview with a Sales Rep turned Pastry Chef
What would you do if after spending 8 years in a job you realized that you didn’t enjoy it anymore? Well, a recent graduate of Culinary Arts Academy would tell you to follow your heart and never look back. Leandra, who already had substantial experience as a Sales Rep, decided to turn her career […]
The best thing about making pastry is, well, the sweets, of course! Interview with a Culinary arts academy alumni
Something that started as an afterschool hobby is now taking Lina to compete at an international level. Since finishing the Pastry & Chocolate Arts programme in Switzerland, Lina has interned in Hong Kong, went back to Sweden, joined a local hotel as a pastry chef, and became a proud member of a regional culinary team. […]