Congusto Institute is a professional cooking school in Milan specialising in the training of cooks, pastry chefs, bakers and restaurant professionals. Courses combine practical laboratory work, professional teaching methods and skills required by the food and hospitality industry.

Congusto Institute offers professional courses in cooking, pastry, baking and restaurant management. The programmes are designed for people starting from scratch, professionals who want to specialise and adults planning a career change in the food industry.

Yes. Practical training in professional laboratories is a central part of the programmes. Students work on techniques, preparations, production processes, organisation and professional standards used in restaurants, hotels, pastry laboratories and bakeries.

Previous professional experience is not required for many courses. The programmes are also suitable for beginners and for people who want to turn their interest in cooking, pastry or baking into a professional career. Admission requirements may vary according to the selected course.

At the end of the programme, students receive the diploma issued by Congusto Institute. Courses that include the certification of professional skills also award an official statement of competencies based on the QRSP, the Regional Framework of Professional Standards of Lombardy, with the relevant EQF level.

The EQF, European Qualifications Framework, is the European system used to describe and compare qualifications and professional skills. The EQF level indicated in the official statement makes the acquired competencies understandable and comparable in European countries, unlike a simple private certificate of attendance.

Yes. Students can pay according to the instalment schedule provided by Congusto Institute or apply for financing through HeyLight by Compass and Deutsche Bank Easy. Financing is subject to the assessment and approval of the selected financial institution.

Eligible students can apply for Intesa Sanpaolo’s “per Merito” student loan. It is designed to support education without requiring personal or family guarantees. Access, available amounts and repayment conditions depend on the requirements and approval procedures established by the bank.

Congusto Institute periodically offers scholarships and financial support initiatives, including the Congusto Talent Fund. Eligibility depends on the requirements, deadlines and available funds specified in each call for applications.

Depending on the chosen specialisation, students can prepare for positions such as cook, commis chef, pastry chef, pastry assistant, baker, food production professional or restaurant manager. Congusto Institute also provides career guidance and opportunities for contact with food and hospitality companies.