The School

Why Congusto Institute 

The best choice for technical training and professional specialization in cooking and gastronomic disciplines in Milan. 

For over 20 years, Congusto has offered its students diplomas and high professional training courses, transmitting knowledge and knowledge in a technical-scientific manner, including in-depth analysis of increasingly contemporary topics with the contribution of industry experts, pastry chefs and michelin starred chefs.  

Beyond study, practice is the true basis for fully understanding the profession of a chef or pastry chef. We are a professional cooking school with internal laboratories equipped with the best cutting-edge machinery and equipment, capable of providing a practical and above all unique experience to all our students. We are a training body accredited by the Lombardy Region (Sect. B, N°891) and certified in ISO 9001 quality.

Thanks to a series of strategic partnerships we facilitate the entry of graduates into the world of work and, in fact, our students work in the best restaurants and pastry shops in Italy and abroad. 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Training : professional courses and advanced courses.
  • Experience : teachers, chefs, pastry chefs, experts.
  • Connections : partnerships with restaurants, businesses, and publishing companies.
  • Placement : Over 95% of graduates find work within 6 months.

WHY TO CHOOSE US

  • We are multidisciplinary: cooking, pastry making, baking, management.
  • We're connected: we collaborate with Michelin-starred chefs and industry professionals.
  • Let's be concrete: lots of classroom practice and real opportunities in the world of work.
  • We are international: students and partners come from all over the world.

HOW WE WORK

  • Focus : Understanding who you are and where you want to go.
  • Vision : build a tailor-made path.
  • Practice : learning in the laboratory, with professional equipment.
  • Future : Connect you to restaurants and businesses, in Italy and abroad.

Who we are

Congusto Institute was founded in Milan in 2003. It is an independent school of professional gastronomic training. Founded by Federico Lorefice and Daniel Stoico , entrepreneurs with over twenty years of experience in the food industry, the school is a structured higher education project, focused on careers and contemporary gastronomic culture. Today, Congusto Institute is a hub for gastronomic training in Italy, with programs designed for those who want to acquire solid skills, method, and a professional vision in the restaurant industry.

The school is accredited by the Lombardy Region and ISO 9001 certified, guaranteeing the quality of its training processes and teaching organization. Congusto Institute is part of the Italian Gourmet galaxy, the food division of DBInformation SpA , the most comprehensive system of information, content, and events dedicated to the world of food for industry professionals.
Grande Cucina , directed by Federico Lorefice, is also part of this ecosystem, the B2B magazine dedicated to great chefs and Italian fine dining.

The Congusto Institute's educational direction is entrusted to Roberto Carcangiu and Marco Pedron , leading figures in Italian professional cuisine and pastry making. Roberto Carcangiu is a chef, technical and scientific consultant for food service companies, and president of the Association of Italian Professional Chefs. He contributes to the development of training programs, ensuring method, teaching consistency, and alignment with industry standards. Marco Pedron, former head pastry chef at Cracco and a member of APEI – Pastry Chef Ambassadors of Italian Excellence, brings a contemporary approach to pastry making to the school, strongly rooted in fine dining and teamwork.

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