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Master of Italian Cuisine, 3 Months Full Immersion with 10 Master Chefs covering all areas of Italian Regional and Mediterranean Haute Cuisine, Patissier, Baking, Artisan Gelato, Sommelier, Curing, Gastronomic Travel throughout Italy and much more!


 
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PROGRAMS
CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS, DATES & PRICES

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Master of Italian Cuisine
3 months full immersion
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The Evolution of Italian Cuisine
2 weeks full immersion
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Tradition & Evolution
1 week full immersion + 1 week culinary travel in North Italy
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Italian Culinary Exploration
1 week full immersion
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Italian Wines & Haute Cuisine
1 week full immersion
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Pastry, Desserts & Specialty Breads
1 week full immersion
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Artisan Gelato: Technique & Production
1 week full immersion
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Advanced Mediterranean Cuisine
1 week full immersion + gastronomic travel to Sicily
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IKA Culinary Olympics
5 days all inclusive attendance
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The Foundation of Italian Haute Cuisine
1 week full immersion
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Advanced Cuisine, Baking, Patissier & Gelato in Dubai
1 week full immersion
+ gastronomic travel presented in Dubai, UAE

INFORMATION
SOJOURN, STAFF, LOCATION

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Superior Accommodations

All programs are inclusive of hotel, all meals & wines, market visits & much more!

All Star Instructors
Meet Italy's top culinary professionals

Locations
Culture, cuisine, art, nightlife & more!

Facilities
Work with Europe's latest culinary equipment
in a real world setting

All of our programs and excursions are available for your association at special group rates.
Culinary Institutes,
corporations and agents,
click here
to learn more about special offers for our partners as well as the Institutes' custom courses.

Mediterranean cuisine, buffet, vegetarian, pasta, baking, hearth breads, desserts and more from the Institute's and Italy's top culinary professionals.
SERVICES
EDUCATION & CONSULTING

Restaurant, Hotel, Industry
Food, Pastry , Bakery, Gelato, Trade Shows

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Planning a Special Event that requires Master Chefs from Italy?
Our masters travel to every continent presenting haute Italian dinners, events, demos and expert seminars on Italian and International Cuisine for restaurants, resorts, hotels, cruise ships, gourmet shops and
trade fairs. E mail us your plans to find out costs and sample itineraries.

Do you require professional training for your staff or menu development for authentic Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine?
Whether you already have a successful restaurant, need to update or are considering a rollout, ICI can assist in full immersion staff training or to perfect your menu or concept. E mail us here.

Looking for an Apprenticeship or Stagiere in Italy?
Learn authentic Italian cuisine from the source. Work alongside a master following a course. E-mail your resume here

Are you a restaurateur looking for a Professional Chef from Italy?
The Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary & Pastry Arts receives scores of inquiries from both Italian chefs and restaurant owners around the world who are seeking either permanent or seasonal positions or consulting services. E mail us here to inquire.


Recreational & Educational Programs & Excursions
Luxurious Epicurean Excursions
Are you a Gastronome looking for 1st Class accommodations, itineraries and fine dining. Our recreational programs are designed to fit all budgets.

 

 
Superior Accommodations
Our programs are designed to ensure that culinarians experience the best of Italy. That's why we include superior lodging for all of our guests. Our hotel, apartments and villas are all located in the heart of town, on the seaside, accessible to restaurants, trattorias, and entertainment, just steps away...
Mediterranean Comfort and Style
Our Perfect Locations
CALABRIA
encompasses the essence of everything Mediterranean, surrounded by clear blue seas and medieval villages.
BRESCIA
is one of Italy's most beautiful cities of art, representing modern Europe's bustling lifestyle.
Baia dell'Est
Caminia di Staletti, Copanello, Calabria

Terrace on the Sea
Located on a bluff with what may be the most spectacular view in southern Italy, the Baia dell'Est offers guests an oasis of stunning Mediterranean beauty and comfort. Guest rooms and private villas all face the seaside are are equipped with all modern comforts and amenities including
individual climate control, satellite TV, in-room safes, telephone and Internet access. Private apartments with kitchen areas are also available.

The Baia dell'Est is located on a two acre plateau just above the bustling resort towns and perfect for a morning run or biking. There are two bars and a restaurant on premises offering the best cuisine from all regions of Italy and Europe.

Ideal for ICI's longer programs,the Baia dell'Est is located just steps away from the facilities where most of the lab time for ICI courses are conducted.


HOTEL INFORMATION
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40 Rooms, 5 Suites, 5 Private Villas, Private Studio Apartments
-3 meeting rooms; 2700 sq. ft. total meeting space
-Mobil Travel Guide Stars: 3
-Check-in: 12:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM
-Early Check-in for ICI Participants
-Express Check-out

FACILITIES & SERVICES
-On-site Restaurant
-Room Service
-Cocktail Lounge
-Laundry valet
-Concierge services

GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
-Work desk
-Telephone
-Data ports on phone
-TV with remote control
-All-news channel with English
-Hairdryer
-Refrigerator
-Kitchen area is available in studios

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Perfect for long stays, the Baia dell'Est is equipped with all conveniences for a long sojourn. Located just minutes from the major resort towns, there is a shuttle service available for ICI participants.


Soverato, Calabria, Hotel Nettuno

Room with a View
Surrounded by palm trees and located in the heart of Soverato's seaside boardwalk, the Hotel Nettuno offers a stunning view of the Ionian Sea. Offering the best of both worlds, the modern hotel is equipped with all amenities including multi language satellite TV, in-room safes, bar, private beach, hairdryer, trousers press, and more.

The owners, Fernando and his lovely wife and daughter speak Italian, English and German and still offer an old world hospitality. Centrally located, Hotel Nettuno is within walking distance of all the activity on Lungomare (the boardwalk) including the fish market where local fisherman arrive with their boats daily. The mercatino (open air market) is located as you exit the hotel.

Guestrooms are individually climate controlled and are equipped with king-sized beds and computer hookup. The restaurant offers exemplary Regional and international cuisine.


HOTEL INFORMATION
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45 Rooms, 2 Suites
-1 meeting room; 1500 sq. ft. total meeting space
-Mobil Travel Guide Stars: 3
-Check-in: 12:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM
-Early Check-in for Italian Culinary Participants
-Express Check-out

FACILITIES & SERVICES
-On-site Restaurant
-Room Service
-Cocktail Lounge
-Laundry valet
-Concierge services

GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
-Work desk
-Telephone
-Data ports on phone
-TV with remote control
-Cable/satellite TV with English
-All-news channel with English
-In room ironing press
-Hairdryer

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
The Hotel Nettuno is located in the center of the city steps from the beach and boardwalk, all major attractions, restaurants, pubs, churches and more. Click here to take a virtual tour of Calabria.


San Sostene , Calabria, Residence Magnolie

Steps to the Sea
Located just fifty meters from the pristine Ionian seaside, this newly constructed Mediterranean condominium complex was built in 2005 and features all the amenities of a fine hotel. Each apartment is approximately six hundred square feet in the three story development.

Located in a park surrounded by palm and magnolia trees, each unit is fully furnished and equipped with two bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen area and terrace. All apartments are climate controlled and include satellite television.

There is a café, restaurant and pizzeria featuring a wood burning stove on the premises.


HOTEL INFORMATION
-18 Apartments
-Mobil Travel Guide Stars: 3
-Check-in: 09:00 PM; Check-out: 15:00 PM
-Early Check-in for Italian Culinary Participants
-Express Check-out

FACILITIES & SERVICES
-On-site Restaurant & Pizzeria
-Café
-Laundry service available

GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
-TV with remote control
-Cable/satellite TV with English
-All-news channel with English
-Kitchen area

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Residence Magnolie is located just fifty meters from the seaside with a public beach. Soverato, a city that features all major attractions, is located 1 km. from the complex.


Brescia, Hotel Igea

Oasis in the City
Located just meters from the train station, the Hotel Igea is ideally located in the center of the city. Surrounded by an oasis of trees, the four star hotel has soundproof rooms giving guests both a convenient location and privacy.

Styled with local Botticino marble, the Hotel Igea offers guests elegance and comfort in classic four star Italian style. The lobby includes a full bar and multilingual reception staff.

All guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, safe, direct phone, Satellite and Pay TV, In-room Movies, hairdryer, trousers press, tea/coffee making facilities as well as modem and PC connections.

Frequented by locals, the hotel's restaurant is considered one of the best in the city. Both traditional and innovative cuisine are served using local farm fresh products. The elegant but casual dining room is adorned in classic Northern Italian ceramic and granite.

Igea lobby
Igea restaurant
Igea guestroom

HOTEL INFORMATION
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111 Rooms, 6 Suites
-3 meeting rooms; 4500 sq. ft. total meeting space
-Mobil Travel Guide Stars: 4
-Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM
-Early Check-in for Italian Culinary Participants
-Express Check-out

FACILITIES & SERVICES
-On-site Restaurant
-Room Service
-Cocktail Lounge
-Laundry valet
-Concierge services
-Business center

GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
-Work desk with lamp
-2-line phone
-Voice mail
-Data ports on phone
-TV with remote control
-Cable/satellite TV with English
-All-news channel with English
-In-room movies with English
-Complimentary newspaper (Mon-Fri)
-In room ironing press
-Hairdryer

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
The Hotel Igea is located in the center of the city steps from all major attractions, museums, restaurants, pubs, dance clubs, churches and more. Click here to take a virtual tour of the city of Brescia for details.

ICI EXCLUSIVES
Click here for more about Andrea VoltolinaAndrea Voltolina
Current World Champion Master Chef Patissier and m
ember of the Italian National Team combines advanced baking techniques & chocolate & sugar art with Mediterranean Cuisine during two intensive days exclusively during the 2010 and 2011 programs!
Maestro di Cucina ItalianaMaster of Italian Cuisine
3 months and 300+ hours of Italian Haute Cuisine & Wines. ICI's most comprehensive master's program is the only course in Italy that is all-inclusive of course fees, accommodations, meals, cultural travel and much more in one price. Instructed by i Maestri (the masters), this dynamic program includes certification for cuisine, patissier and sommelier. Click above to choose which location you prefer!

EVENTS' CALENDAR
Details about this event coming soonIce Carving Classic
Chicago, ILL, USA
MAY, 2011
Sponsored by ICI, Italy's top Ice Artists compete in this world class competition. Ice carvings are an exclusive part of the finest buffets at the most elegant hotels and private parties in haute dining. Watch and see these masters turn water into art.

Explore the most ancient wines and cusine in the world. Details coming soon6th Annual Celebration of the Mediterranean Cuisine of Great Greece
Calabria, Italy
JULY 21-25, 2009
Italy's 's stylish Naussica Resort on the Ionian Sea is the consummate setting for the annual week-long celebration of 3000 years of southern Italian food and wine. Lectures and demos by ICI Masters and three gala dinners highlight the unique culinary and cultural event.
DETAILS COMING SOON.


Advanced Cuisine, Baking & Patissier in Dubai, UAE with the ICI Masters Haute Italian Cuisine in Dubai
Dubai, UAE
Dates to be announced
Join ICI master chefs beginning in 2011 for one week in the city of lights and work together with them during five days of full immersion haute Italian cuisine, patissier, gelato and baking!
Click here for details.

Click here for a detailed look at White Truffle Event, a Divine Indulgence & More... Annual White Truffle Week
Naples, Florida, USA
November 2011
Accredited culinary courses by day and fine dining by night featuring master chefs from Italy and the USA preparing the world's most elusive gourmet treasures. Presented in the grandest style in Naples, Florida, USA.
Click
here for a detailed look.


VIRTUAL TOUR
Click here for a virtual tour ...Click here for a detailed look at at our programs. This link includes photos of the courses, market visits, night life and a panorama of the exciting culinary and cultural experience.

WINNERS!
Click here for a look at  this world class culinary event! Culinary World Cup EXPOGAST
The Italian Culinary Team steals the show at one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in Europe. See how our ICI master won against the elite of chefs and pastry chefs from thirty three countries and became the reigning world champion until we takes the prize again this year!
Click
here for a detailed look.

CULINARY GENEROSITY
Click here to help save this beautiful child...

5 year old Laura has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Osteosarcoma. In order to rid Laura of this devastating disease, she will need to undergo extremely expensive intense chemotherapy. ICI Chef Sabrina Mancin is assisting in fundraising to save this beautiful child. Please help... To learn more about Laura, click here.

GOOD WILL
Please helpPLEASE HELP Everyday, there are thousands of people affected by natural disasters. Their suffering continues long after the media coverage ends. Please help relieve their pain by donating. The charity you choose is not important but giving is.
Cordiali saluti, ICI.


 

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