Italian Chef Academy

What Italian Chef Academy does

Italian Chef Academy (ICA) is a private, for-profit culinary education institution founded in 2009 and operated from a single campus at Via Decio Filipponi 15 in Rome by the legal entity Romevent srl (P.IVA 15341751004). It delivers professional chef and pastry training through a structured curriculum that includes a four-module progressive chef program (Base, Intensivo, Avanzato, Internazionale), a parallel pastry program, a flagship 1-year Master in Arti Culinarie, and a portfolio of adjacent specializations covering pizza, gelato, wine and oil sommelier training, food cost and menu engineering, healthy/longevity cooking, and fast-track diplomas for working professionals. Class sizes are intentionally capped at 12-13 participants and instruction is delivered by Michelin-starred chefs, Italian champions, and internationally recognized experts, with practical training backed by guaranteed internship placements at a network of Michelin-starred restaurants, 5-star hotels, and Relais & Châteaux properties.

The underlying technology footprint is modest: an e-learning platform delivering on-demand video lessons, a five-language website (Italian, English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese), and a sub-brand radio station (Radio Italian Chef Academy). The academy's principal differentiators are non-technical — WACS certification (first Italian academy to obtain it), ISO 9001:2015, ENUIP accreditation through MIUR and Regione Lazio, FIPGC recognition, and a claimed 97% post-course employment rate supported by a placement network that includes Osteria Francescana, La Pergola, Il Pagliaccio, Villa Crespi, Alajmo, and other top-tier restaurants.

The business model is B2C tuition-driven, with course fees ranging from €2,000 to €12,000 per program (the Master in Arti Culinarie priced at €12,000, intensive modules at €4,000-€5,000, and fast-track diplomas at €1,000-€1,500). Payment is offered via one-time payment, three-installment plans, interest-free financing up to €2,000, or salary-deduction financing up to 48 installments, with courses tax-deductible for Italian Partite IVA holders. The go-to-market is event-driven: enrollment requires a preliminary interview (in-person or remote), supported by Open Days, a multi-language website, organic social channels, and the Radio Italian Chef Academy brand. Student segments include aspiring professional chefs, working kitchen professionals seeking formal credentials, restaurant owners/managers, and artisan-pizza and sustainability-focused operators. The company reports 30% international students and 97% placement, with a team sized between 11 and 50 employees and no disclosed external funding.

Name

Italian Chef Academy

Legal name

Romevent srl

Website

https://italianchefacademy.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian Chef Academy is a private Rome-based culinary school (operated by Romevent srl) delivering professional chef, pastry, and sommelier training to aspiring and working professionals, with class sizes capped at 12-13 and guaranteed internship placement at Michelin-starred restaurants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Culinary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Culinary Arts & Cooking (Baking, Pastry, Global Cuisines) (EDAAAGAG), Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking (EDAOAKAJ), Cooking Classes & Chef-Led Workshops (THAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Culinary education
• Professional chef training
• Pastry courses
• Hospitality vocational training
• Culinary arts academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Culinary Education Programs: Course fees for professional chef, pastry, and specialization programs. Programs range from 1 month to 12 months with varying intensity levels. Master program priced at €12,000 with installment options; shorter modules range from €2,000 to €10,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Italian Chef Academy is a higher education institution that delivers professional culinary and pastry training programs in Rome. Its core offerings include multi-module Professional Chef and Pastry courses, a one-year integrated Master in Arti Culinarie, and specialization masterclasses. Programs combine theory, hands-on kitchen practice, HACCP certification, internships at Michelin-starred and luxury hospitality establishments, and guaranteed employment interviews.

Product overview

Italian Chef Academy is a culinary education institution in Rome offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional cooking and pastry courses. The core offerings include the Corso Professionale Chef (4-module progressive program) and Corso Professionale Pasticceria, which combine classroom instruction with practical labs and internships. The flagship Master in Arti Culinarie is an integrated 1-year program combining both disciplines with international training. Specialized add-on modules include Michelin-star masterclasses (Chef and Pastry specializations), Chef 4 Longevity (health-focused cooking), Food Cost & Menu Engineering, Artisan Pizza and Gelato courses, Wine & Oil sommelier training via Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, and fast-track diploma programs for working professionals. The academy also operates Radio Italian Chef Academy (food-focused radio) and offers team building services. All programs include job placement support with guaranteed employment interviews for qualifying students.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Radio Italian Chef Academy: The first radio dedicated to food, featuring food news, celebrity chef interviews, music from the 90s to current hits, and daily programming about culinary arts.

Products and services

• Corso Professionale Chef Professional chef training course with 4 progressive modules (Base, Intensivo, Avanzato, Internazionale) covering theory, practical labs, and internships at prestigious establishments. Duration ranges from 1.5 to 6 months. Includes HACCP certification and recognition from ENUIP.
• Corso Professionale Pasticceria Professional pastry training course with 4 progressive modules (Base, Intensivo, Avanzato, Internazionale) covering confectionery arts, practical labs, and internships. Classes held afternoons (15:00-20:00), 3 times per week.
• Master in Arti Culinarie Comprehensive 1-year master program combining professional chef and pastry training with 320 hours of theory/practice, 1000 hours of internship, Chef 4 Longevity course, and intensive English language training. Includes triple certification and guaranteed employment interview. Priced at €12,000.
• Master di Specializzazione Chef (Corsi di Specializzazione Stellati) Michelin-star specialization masterclasses taught by Michelin-starred chefs, Italian champions, and industry experts. Topics include Italian haute cuisine, Japanese fusion, modern technologies, fish preparation, and aging techniques. 3-4 hour sessions at the academy.
• Master di Specializzazione Pasticceria Michelin-star pastry specialization courses covering creativity, chocolate art, petit fours, high-end desserts, modern cakes, mirror glazes, and French-Italian pastry techniques taught by renowned pastry chefs.
• Chef 4 Longevity Professional course focused on healthy longevity cooking inspired by Blue Zones and the Mediterranean Diet. Covers nutrition, wellness, and sustainable food practices. Includes 7 weekly sessions with multidisciplinary team including nutritionists, psychiatrists, and allergists. Awards 'Longevity Restaurant' recognition.
• Corso online + Qualifica Online professional cooking and pastry courses with video-recorded interactive lessons. Offers flexible learning with optional in-person exams for certification. E-learning platform available at elearning.italianchefacademy.it.
• Food Cost & Menu Engineering Professional specialization course on restaurant economics covering food cost analysis, menu engineering, cost control, recipe management, and pricing strategies. One intensive day of training with practical exercises.
• Corso Professionale di Pizza Artigianale Intensive 5-day professional pizza course covering dough chemistry, high-hydration techniques, teglia pizza, traditional round pizza, gourmet pizza, fermentation methods, and professional equipment operation. 25 total hours.
• Corso Professionale di Gelateria Artigianale Professional artisan gelato course covering gelato production techniques, ingredient quality, and business aspects of running a gelateria.
• Corso Professionale Vino e Olio Partnership with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier offering professional Wine Sommelier (34 lessons, 159 wine labels) and Oil Sommelier (20 lessons, 110+ oils) courses. Conducted at Hotel Rome Cavalieri with diploma recognition. ICA students receive a case of premium wines upon enrollment.
• Diploma in tre mosse Fast-track diploma program for working professionals requiring a recognized diploma. Three-step process: submit CV, practical test, final exam. €1,000 fee includes HACCP certification and professional diploma valid in Italy and worldwide. Maximum 10 participants.
• Diploma veloce cuoco Accelerated 6-Monday professional chef diploma course for experienced sector professionals without formal credentials. Covers fundamentals including seafood, meat, vegetarian cuisine, world cuisines, modern technologies, and longevity cooking. Includes HACCP, quick meal at academy, and student kit (jacket and hat).
• Team Building & Top Events Culinary team building and corporate event services at the academy's luxury Rome location. Offers cooking experiences for businesses and private groups.

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Villa CrespicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining restaurant partner for student internships. Students from Italian Chef Academy can undertake internships at this prestigious establishment as part of their practical training.
• Osteria FrancescanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Michelin-starred restaurant partner for student internships. Represents top-tier internship destination for academy graduates.
• La PergolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Michelin-starred restaurant (held by Chef Heinz Beck) offering internship opportunities for ICA students.
• DavittoriocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining partner restaurant for student internships.
• AlajmocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining partner restaurant for student internships.
• AcquolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining partner restaurant for student internships.
• Il LuogocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining partner restaurant for student internships.
• Il PagliacciocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo Michelin-starred restaurant partner for student internships.
• Ristorante ArnolfocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining partner restaurant for student internships.
• Taverna EstiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining partner restaurant for student internships.
• Fondazione Italiana Sommelier (FIS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FIS (founded 1965 at Hotel Hilton Rome) for professional sommelier and oil sommelier courses. ICA students receive a case of premium wines upon enrollment. FIS operates in 32 countries worldwide.
• LIFENESS - Health, Food & LongevityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Chef 4 Longevity course, based on Blue Zones and Mediterranean Diet principles. Program combines healthy cooking with longevity science.
• Globally SpeakingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge English certified language institute for intensive English courses with cooking terminology. Part of AISLi for teacher training.
• Federazione Internazionale di Pasticceria Gelateria e Cioccolateria (FIPGC)coreOthersInternational federation recognizing ICA's professional pastry course.
• Ente Nazionale di Istruzione Professionale (ENUIP)coreOthersAccredited training organization (accredited by MIUR and Lazio Region) recognizing ICA course certificates.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ICE - Istituto Cucina Eccellente: Italian culinary institute offering professional chef certifications. Comparable in curriculum (professional chef training with internship placement) and geographic focus on Italian culinary training.
• ALMA - La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana: Italy's flagship Italian-cuisine professional school based near Parma. Closest direct competitor: same Italian culinary professional training market, similar premium positioning, similar focus on Italian regional cuisine and placement at top restaurants.
• Gambero Rosso Academy: Italian food-and-wine media group's training arm, offering professional culinary and wine courses. Comparable as an Italian culinary education brand targeting both professionals and serious enthusiasts.
• CAST Alimenti: Major Italian culinary and pastry vocational school in Brescia, offering professional chef, pastry, and bakery programs. Directly comparable in curriculum breadth, professional credentialing, and target student to ICA.
• Ecole Ducasse: French premium culinary school (formerly Ritz-Escoffier) with Paris and international campuses. Comparable as a European Michelin-affiliated culinary training brand with strong corporate/B2B training and placement programs.
• Basque Culinary Center: Spanish professional culinary school with degree programs and applied research focus. Comparable as a European premium culinary academy with strong industry ties and Michelin-star chef faculty.
• Apicius - Istituto Formazione Alberghiera: Florence-based culinary and hospitality school affiliated with a Tuscan hospitality group. Comparable in offering professional chef, pastry, and sommelier training with internship placement.

Broad incumbents

• Culinary Institute of America (CIA): Largest US culinary professional school with global recognition, degree programs, and industry placement. Comparable as a top-tier professional culinary academy, though far larger and more diversified than ICA.
• Le Cordon Bleu International: Global culinary education network with decades of brand prestige. Comparable as a premium international culinary school with employment-outcome positioning, but offers broader cuisine training beyond Italian focus.

Emerging players

• Federazione Italiana Cuochi Training Programs: Italian national chef federation's training initiatives. Comparable in Italian culinary professional credentialing and target audience of aspiring chefs, though operates as an industry association rather than a private school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/italianchefacad
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/italianchefacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/italianchefacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/italianchefacademy/?hl=it
• Pinterestpinterest.it/italianchefacademy/?eq=italianchefacademy&etslf=14929
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/italian-chef-academy

Compliance5 records

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