Founded in 1999 by iconic chef Alain Ducasse, École Ducasse is now one of the world’s most respected culinary and pastry schools.
The school is based on French craftsmanship, precision and innovation – with a clear focus on quality at every stage. As part of Sommet Education, a world leader in hospitality education, École Ducasse combines culinary excellence with international educational experience. Teaching is led by some of the industry’s leading experts: Michelin-starred chefs, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, world champions and experienced professionals.
Campus
As a state-of-the-art center for culinary education, the new Paris Campus incorporates six technical kitchens for individual cooking and brigade set-up, a pastry lab, a bakery lab, seven classrooms, plus a knowledge center and co-working spaces.The campus also incorporates a restaurant and a takeaway shop that is open to the public.
Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse is the chef in history who has been awarded the most Michelin stars, and the same uncompromising approach to quality characterises the school’s programmes. The result is an educational environment that has become a global benchmark for culinary excellence.
École Ducasse has been awarded the titles of ‘World’s Best Culinary Training Institution’ and ‘Europe’s Best Culinary Training Institution’ at the World Culinary Awards in both 2023 and 2024.
Today, École Ducasse has campuses and studios around the world – including in France, the Philippines, India, Thailand and Abu Dhabi – and continues to expand internationally. New establishments are planned, including in Cairo.
The courses are imbued with Alain Ducasse’s vision of a humanistic and sustainable gastronomy, where respect for ingredients, people and the planet is an integral part of the kitchen of the future.
