The Italian Studies program at The International Culinary Center in New York City offers aspiring Italian cooks at all levels the most well-rounded and authentic Italian culinary training available anywhere. Designed and overseen by acclaimed author, restaurant owner, and Master Chef Cesare Casella, our programs offer several exhilarating Total ImmersionSM schedules — including an exciting option to train in Italy.
Our unique culinary history and Soho location (we also house the legendary French Culinary Institute) offer the ideal setting to immerse yourself in everything Italian and food-related both in and out of class. Working with accomplished Chef-Instructors in our new custom-designed Italian kitchen (replete with brick-lined, custom-made pizza oven, stainless steel work tables, Italian-marbled chef’s station, and the industry’s finest equipment), you can master the skills, techniques and classic recipes necessary to hone your repertoire of cuisine from every region of Italy.
Our Italian Culinary Experience program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to train on both sides of the Atlantic, learning in our kitchens in New York City and at ALMA in Parma, Italy. This 29-week course also includes Italian language training and a chance to put your new skills to the test during an internship in the kitchen of one of Italy’s top restaurants — making it ideal for anyone who wants to eat, drink, live and breathe Italian cuisine, language, and culture. Students can get a smaller — but just as delicious — taste in an 8-session Essentials of Italian Cooking class.
Whatever course you choose, you’ll discover why Italians are so passionate about food and how to awaken that passion within yourself while following in the footsteps of culinary legends of the past, present, and future. |
