The Italian Culinary Institute was established to constantly update cooking techniques and menu development for chefs, pastry chefs, bakers and gelaticians in Italy's increasingly competitive environment Today, the Institute is Italy's top culinary academy and considered among the most important in Europe. Our Master Courses are designed specifically for professionals and concentrate on highly developed techniques that are continually being developed through the Institute's participation in international culinary competitions. Our full immersion programs cover a variety of subjects including cuisine, pastry, gelato and decoration as well as fine dining experiences at several of Italy's top restaurants. Master Chef John Nocita leads a faculty of more than 20 of Europe's most renowned Culinary and Pastry Masters.