Abu Dhabi, July 2026: École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio has opened its August intake for the Culinary Arts Essentials and French Pastry Arts Essentials programs, set to begin on August 10.
Designed for aspiring chefs, hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs and culinary enthusiasts, the intensive eight-week programmes equip participants with the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional discipline needed to build a strong foundation in culinary arts or French pastry.
Delivered by experienced chef instructors, both programmes combine theoretical learning with hands-on training and reflect the internationally recognised standards and teaching philosophy of École Ducasse.
The Culinary Arts Essentials programme provides a structured foundation in professional cookery, covering core techniques, product knowledge, kitchen organisation, disciplined execution and key managerial and entrepreneurial principles. Meanwhile, the French Pastry Arts Essentials programme develops essential skills across classic doughs, creams, cakes and desserts, with a strong emphasis on precision, consistency and technical control.
Commenting on the upcoming intake, Eduardo Acuna, Executive Chef at École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, said: “Our Essentials programmes are designed to build strong technical foundations through intensive, hands-on training. By combining internationally recognised standards with expert guidance and practical experience, we equip participants with the discipline, confidence and skills required to progress in the culinary and pastry professions.”
About Ecole Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio:
École Ducasse is a network of schools founded in 1999 by multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, dedicated to the transmission of outstanding French expertise and excellence in culinary and pastry arts.
École Ducasse runs three schools in France – Paris Studio, Paris Campus and École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie as well as international schools with – Manila Campus in the Philippines, Gurugram Campus in India and Nai Lert Bangkok Studio in Thailand and Abu Dhabi Studio in Al Hosn, the cultural foundation Abu Dhabi. All are united by a desire to share a passion for gastronomy with seasoned professionals as well as food enthusiasts, career changers and students. This broad portfolio of programs aims to meet all training needs: from short programs for experts or food enthusiasts to intensive two, four-or six-month programs, to three-year undergraduate programs and bachelor’s degree in culinary and pastry arts. École Ducasse is part of Sommet Education, worldwide leader in hospitality education.
