Střední Škola Gastronomie

What Střední Škola Gastronomie does

Střední Škola Gastronomie (legal entity: Soukromá střední škola gastronomie s.r.o.) is a private Czech secondary school headquartered in Prague 8 (Svídnická 599/1a) that has been operating for over 30 years, specializing in gastronomy, culinary arts, and hospitality education. It serves two primary segments: (i) adolescents aged 15-19 who have completed základní škola (9th grade) and seek vocational training, and (ii) adult graduates of 3-year vocational programs seeking the maturita (school-leaving exam) for career advancement or higher education eligibility. The core product portfolio consists of a 3-year vocational program (Kuchař–číšník, 18,000 CZK/year), a 4-year secondary program (Gastronomie, 22,000 CZK/year), and 2-year extension programs in Gastronomie and Podnikání delivered in both daily and distance formats (22,000-25,000 CZK/year). Annual intake is capped at 30 students for the vocational program and 23 for the 4-year program, with total enrollment estimated at 200-300 students across cohorts.

The school operates on a tuition-based subscription model with annual, semi-annual, or lump-sum billing, supplemented by a motivational scholarship program that discounts fees for high-performing students. Ancillary revenue is generated through six professional certification courses (barista, bartending with CBA/IBA international certification, teatender, Czech Beer Specialist, molecular mixology, and fruit/vegetable carving) priced at 1,350-4,400 CZK per participant. Practical training is conducted at partner establishments including Four Seasons Prague and The Augustine Prague, providing a distribution/placement advantage unavailable to most peers. The technology stack is conventional and entirely consumer-grade: Bakaláři for student information, Microsoft Office 365 and Teams for distance learning, and Discord for online communication. Marketing and student acquisition rely on Open Days events (Dny otevřených dveří), the national Czech admission system (DIPSY, Prihlaskynastredni.cz), and relationships with feeder primary schools. The school holds all required Czech regulatory approvals (Česká školní inspekce accreditations in 2011 and 2016) and is led by PaedDr. Tamara Kobyláková (director) and Luboš Kobylák (deputy director). No external capital, subsidiaries, or parent company is indicated.

Name

Střední Škola Gastronomie

Legal name

Soukromá střední škola gastronomie s.r.o.

Website

https://skolagastronomie.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Střední Škola Gastronomie is a private Czech secondary school in Prague offering 3-year vocational and 4-year secondary programs in culinary arts, gastronomy, and hospitality, plus adult extension studies and professional certification courses, serving students aged 15-19 and adult learners seeking maturita qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Culinary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAKAA

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAOAKAL

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYTHAJAKAE

Culinary Skills Workshops (Baking, Regional Cooking, Food Prep Skills)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Workshops & Classes (Arts, Crafts, Skills & Local Lessons)

Keywords

• Culinary arts education
• Vocational gastronomy training
• Hospitality secondary school
• Professional bartender courses
• Restaurant management studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 8

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Střední Škola Gastronomie is a private secondary school in Prague that delivers vocational and secondary education programs in gastronomy, culinary arts, hospitality, and business administration. It offers three-year apprenticeship programs, four-year maturita-track secondary programs, two-year continuation programs in daily and distance formats, and a portfolio of short professional courses (barista, bartending, beer specialist, molecular mixology, fruit and vegetable carving). Practical training is delivered through partnerships with luxury Prague hotels such as Four Seasons and The Augustine Prague.

Product overview

Střední Škola Gastronomie is a private secondary school offering vocational and secondary education programs in gastronomy, culinary arts, and business administration. The institution operates as a single educational institution providing multiple program types: three-year vocational programs (Kuchař-číšník) leading to craftsman certificates, four-year secondary programs (Gastronomie) leading to maturita (school-leaving exams), and two-year continuation programs in Gastronomie or Business for vocational school graduates. Beyond regular programs, the school offers professional certification courses including barista training, bartending courses with CBA international certification, teatender courses, beer specialist courses, molecular mixology workshops, and fruit/vegetable carving instruction. Practical training is conducted at partner establishments including Four Seasons and The Augustine Prague hotels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kuchař – číšník (Chef – Waiter) Program Three-year vocational daily program leading to a vyuční list (apprenticeship certificate) in the Cook-Waiter field, with specializations such as waiter-bartender, waitress-bartender, cook-chef, and waiter-waitress. Combines theoretical instruction with practical training at selected workplaces. Tuition is 18,000 CZK per year.
• Gastronomie (Gastronomy) 4-Year Program Four-year daily secondary program leading to the maturitní zkouška (school-leaving/maturita exam), preparing graduates for management roles such as head chef or specialized waiter. Includes theoretical and practical training with partner hotels and foreign-language instruction in English and German. Tuition is 22,000 CZK per year.
• Gastronomie 2-Year Daily Extension Study Two-year daily continuation program for graduates of three-year culinary vocational programs, leading to full secondary education with maturita. Small class sizes for language instruction. Tuition is 22,000 CZK per year.
• Gastronomie 2-Year Distance Extension Study Two-year distance-learning continuation program for culinary program graduates with weekly on-site consultations on Thursdays from 11:50-18:00. Tuition is 25,000 CZK per year.
• Podnikání 2-Year Daily Extension Study Two-year daily continuation program for graduates of any three-year vocational program, focusing on business and economics and leading to maturita. Tuition is 22,000 CZK per year.
• Podnikání 2-Year Distance Extension Study Two-year distance-learning continuation program for graduates of any three-year vocational program, with weekly consultations on Thursdays from 11:50-18:00. Tuition is 25,000 CZK per year (from 2026/2027 onward).
• Barista Course Professional barista training covering coffee preparation, espresso extraction, and milk frothing techniques, led by certified instructors. Course fee is 3,500 CZK. Open to the public and working professionals.
• Bartending Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve top placements in national bartending competitions (Barman ČR CBA) year after year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Four Seasons PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with Four Seasons Prague for student practical training (odborný výcvik). Students conduct their practical training at this luxury hotel, gaining experience in high-end hospitality environment. This is part of the school's strategy to provide above-standard conditions for practical education.
• The Augustine PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with The Augustine Prague hotel for student practical training. Students gain hands-on experience at this historic luxury hotel as part of their vocational education in gastronomy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Střední škola obchodní a hotelová (SOŠ HAK): A business and hotel secondary school in a different Czech region offering hotel, gastronomy and business tracks. Comparable in program structure and Czech secondary-school format but primarily serves students outside Prague.
• SOŠ gastronomie a služeb (Litomyšl): A regional state secondary school of gastronomy and services based in Litomyšl. Comparable in curriculum (gastronomy apprenticeship and maturita programs) but serves a different geographic catchment and is publicly funded rather than tuition-funded.

Direct peers

• Akademie hotelnictví a gastronomie s.r.o. Czech private limited-liability academy focused on hotel and gastronomy education. Very closely comparable in legal form (s.r.o.), private-school positioning, and Prague-area hospitality training footprint.
• Prague College (Hospitality & Tourism programmes): Prague-based private college offering hospitality and tourism management programmes in English. Comparable to Střední Škola Gastronomie in that both are private English-friendly institutions in Prague focused on hospitality education, though Prague College is post-secondary.
• Střední škola gastronomie a hotelových služeb, Praha: A public secondary school in Prague offering vocational gastronomy and hotel-services programmes. Direct comparable in program structure (3-year apprenticeship and 4-year maturita tracks) and target demographic (post-primary Czech students).
• Hotelová škola Mariánské Lázně: A long-established Czech hotel and gastronomy secondary school in Mariánské Lázně. Direct peer in program mix (gastronomy, hotel services, bartender training) and in competing for Czech students pursuing hospitality vocational qualifications.

Broad incumbents

• Le Cordon Bleu: A globally recognized culinary-arts education brand with a structured chef-training curriculum and IBA-aligned bartender certification. Comparable in delivering internationally-valid hospitality credentials, but at a luxury global scale rather than Czech secondary-school level.
• Culinary Institute of America: The leading U.S. culinary higher-education institution. A broad incumbent in culinary-arts education; comparable in mission (professional chef training) but operates at a very different scale, price point, and higher-education level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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