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Congusto Institute is a leading culinary school based in Milan, Italy, active since 2003.
The school trains Italian and international students in the fields of cuisine, pastry, bakery and hospitality management. Its educational model is built on professional standards, small class sizes and hands-on training in fully equipped laboratories.
The academic offer includes annual professional courses, advanced master programs and international tracks delivered in English, such as the Italian Culinary Program and the Italian Pastry & Bakery Program. Training combines technical foundations, practical application and industry-oriented skills.
Congusto Institute works in close connection with chefs, food companies and hospitality partners, creating a direct link between education and the job market. Selected programs include curricular internships in restaurants, pastry shops and hospitality venues.
In addition to professional education, the school develops corporate projects, team cooking experiences for companies and short professional workshops for skill development.
The mission of Congusto Institute is to promote Italian gastronomic culture through a concrete, contemporary approach focused on real competencies required by today’s food and hospitality industry.
Year of establishment:
2012
Number of employees:
FROM 10 TO 19 EMPLOYEES
Annual turnover:
between 0.5 and 2.5 million Euro
Reference year of turnover:
2025
Export turnover:
From 250.000 to 750.000 Euro
Activities:
Computer training and professional examination review courses
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Since 2003, Congusto Institute has been training future professionals in Culinary Arts, Pastry and Bakery in Milan. Our method combines hands-on practice, small-group classes and direct contact with the industry. This video presents our campus, teaching approach and the learning experience we offer to Italian and international students.
This brochure presents Congusto Institute, a professional culinary school based in Milan.
ICP Italian Culinary Program. A full-time professional program in Italian cuisine, delivered in English
IPB Italian Pastry & Bakery Program. A professional training program in Italian pastry and bakery, delivered in English.
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GOURMET INSTITUTE S.R.L.
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Address:
VIA BERNARDO DAVANZATI 15
City:
MILANO (MI)
Zip Code:
20158
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Italian Culinary Program – Professional Training in Italian Cuisine
The Italian Culinary Program is a professional training course based in Milan, Italy, designed for international students who want to develop solid skills in Italian cuisine.
The program combines practical training and theoretical foundations. Students work in fully equipped professional kitchens, in small groups, guided by experienced chefs and industry professionals.
The curriculum focuses on:
Fundamentals of Italian cuisine
Regional traditions and contemporary techniques
Pasta, risotto, meat and fish preparation
Sauces, stocks and professional kitchen organization
Food safety and basic food science
Cost control and kitchen management basics
Training is practice-oriented. Students develop technical skills, discipline, teamwork and timing, all essential in a professional kitchen.
For selected programs, a curricular internship in Italy can be included, offering direct experience in restaurants and hospitality venues.
Courses are delivered in English.
Location: Milan, Italy.
Target: international students, career changers, culinary enthusiasts aiming at professional development.
Congusto Institute has been active since 2003 and operates as a specialized culinary school focused on professional education and industry connection.
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IPB – Italian Pastry & Bakery Program
The Italian Pastry & Bakery Program (IPB) is a professional training course based in Milan, Italy, designed for international students who want to build solid technical skills in Italian pastry and artisan baking.
The program is practice-driven. Students work daily in fully equipped pastry and bakery laboratories, in small groups, guided by experienced pastry chefs and industry professionals.
The curriculum covers:
Traditional Italian pastry (cannoli, crostata, tiramisù, choux pastry)
Italian breakfast products and viennoiserie
Artisan bread and sourdough techniques
Panettone and naturally leavened products
Chocolate basics and pralines
Modern desserts and plated pastry
Gelato and semifreddo
Baking science fundamentals
Laboratory organization and cost control basics
The focus is on technique, precision and consistency. Students learn production methods used in professional pastry shops and bakeries, developing timing, organization and teamwork.
Courses are delivered in English.
Location: Milan, Italy.
For selected tracks, a curricular internship in Italy may be included, offering direct experience in pastry shops, bakeries or hospitality venues.
IPB is designed for international students, career changers and professionals who want structured training in Italian pastry and baking within a professional school environment.
Congusto Institute has been active since 2003 and operates as a specialized culinary school focused on professional education and connection with the food industry.
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