Alain Ducasse in India for the inauguration of the first campus of the École Ducasse in the country

GURUGRAM, India, June 17, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Alain Ducasse, founder of the École Ducasse and the world’s most awarded starred chef, is visiting India for the inauguration of the first Ecole Ducasse campus in the country. The campus is located at the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) in Gurugram, founded by hospitality veteran Dilip Puri. Alain Ducasse’s visit will strengthen the partnership between ISH and École Ducasse, both part of the global network of Sommet Education schools. Alain Ducasse recognizes the potential of Indian students who are passionate about the culinary arts and his visit represents an important milestone for the future of gastronomy in South Asia. In recent years India has experienced phenomenal growth in the culinary sector. According to the Food and Beverage Ser-vices Global Market Report 2022, the global market for F&B services is projected to grow at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% by 2026. Consumer behavior is evolving rapidly. as well as the number of students eager to pursue careers in the culinary and pastry arts. École Ducasse’s culinary programs in India include undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certifications. Each of them combines technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that allow aspiring chefs to master much more than just cooking. The programs’ hands-on training methodology offers cooking enthusiasts, professionals and aspiring chefs and pastry chefs the perfect platform to establish themselves in the global F&B industry. The programs also offer students the opportunity to move to the École Ducasse campuses in France and to study for semesters and internships abroad. Training at the École Ducasse makes students highly qualified upon graduation and opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in the culinary sector worldwide.The École Ducasse shares the know-how of its founder Alain Ducasse, one of the most representative chefs, as well as the only one to hold 20 Michelin stars. Known for innovation, attention to detail and dedication to excellence and technique, Alain Ducasse also pays particular attention to sustainability. The desire to pass on his vision and knowledge is at the heart of the École Ducasse.The new campus of the École Ducasse in Gurugram features nearly 7,000 square meters of state-of-the-art facilities, including modern training kitchens, classrooms and experiential areas for students. This campus marks the beginning of a larger launch in India, which will see École Ducasse Studios become established in key cities and the opening of a second campus in the coming years. The programs on offer will celebrate the rich heritage of French and Indian cuisine together, echoing global trends in contemporary gastronomy and the philosophy of the institute’s founder.On his first visit to the country, chef Alain Ducasse, founder of the École Ducasse, stated: “India has one of the greatest culinary traditions in the world. Our school’s mission is to give this heritage the worldwide recognition it deserves. India must become one of the most influential voices on the global culinary scene. We want to offer aspiring Indians new culinary horizons both overseas and in India. “Dilip Puri, founder and CEO of the Indian School of Hospitality, said:” Culinary education in India is achieving the right result and we are proud to be the architects of this transformation. By introducing the École Ducasse in India to ISH, we are offering students the best in education. and global. With international programs and pathways and a state-of-the-art campus, we are not only sharing Chef Alain Ducasse’s vision with aspiring chefs in India, but we are also transforming culinary education in the region. “About École Ducasse École Ducasse is a network of schools founded in 1999 by multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, dedicated to transmitting exclusive French expertise in the culinary and pastry arts. École Ducasse now includes 3 schools in France – Paris Studio, Paris Campus and École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie – and international schools in the Philippines, Brazil, Thailand and India. They all share the desire to share the passion for gastronomy with experienced professionals, cooking enthusiasts, retraining adults and students. The educational offer of École Ducasse aims to meet the needs of all: from short courses for cooking experts and enthusiasts, to intensive programs of 2, 4 or 6 months, in three-year post-secondary school courses in culinary arts and pastry chefs. École Ducasse is part of Sommet Education, an important training network specialized in the hospitality and culinary arts sector. Elise Masurel has been appointed CEO of École Ducasse.For more information: https://www.ecoleducasse.com/en About Indian School of HospitalityThe Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) is a higher education institution focused on reimagining hospitality and culinary education for today’s generation and tomorrow’s businesses. ISH is part of Sommet Education’s global network, which has 18 campuses in 8 countries. At its state-of-the-art campus in Gurgaon (Delhi NCR), ISH offers undergraduate, graduate and certification programs in hospitality management and culinary arts at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. ISH’s culinary programs are offered with the experience, know-how and industrial recognition of the global École Ducasse brand, while the hospitality management programs are offered in partnership with Les Roches, one of the business schools of the most important hospitality in the world For more information: www.ish.edu.in CONTACTS PRESS OFFICE – PR & GO UP COMMUNICATION PARTNERS Francesca Corneo – Mobile: +39 345 11 79 435 – [email protected] Marialuisa Scatena – Mobile + 39 340 56 74 473 – marialuisa.scatena@prgoup Photos – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1841839/Ecole_Nationale_Superieure_de_Patisserie.jpgLogo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1836924/ENSP_Logo.jpg