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Professional Italian Cooking Courses

Italian cooking school and center of excellence for international food and wine training. ICIF is a leader in promoting Italian culinary culture worldwide, offering courses in cooking, pastry, pizza-making, wine service (sommellerie), restaurant management, and coffee. With an educational approach that combines theory, practice, and internships in starred restaurants and prestigious establishments, ICIF trains chefs, pizza makers, sommeliers, and food and wine professionals, emphasizing the quality, authenticity, tradition, and sustainability of "Made in Italy". Choose ICIF for an international career in the world of Italian cuisine and hospitality.

Become a professional pizza maker!

Pizza Course

4 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons including full board and lodging, with the opportunity to train in medium to high-level pizzerias.

IDEAL COURSE FOR:

  • Food and wine industry professionals
  • Amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts 
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Pizza-Making Profession

Become a professional Italian pastry chef!

Pastry Course

3 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons including full board and lodging, with the opportunity to train as a professional in Italian pastry.

IDEAL COURSE FOR:

  • Food and wine industry professionals
  • Amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts
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Become a Pastry Chef and Open Your Own Pastry Shop

Become a professional Italian baker!

Bakery Course

2 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons including full board and lodging, with the opportunity to train as a professional baker.

IDEAL COURSE FOR:

  • Food and wine industry professionals
  • Amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts
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Become a Skilled Baker

Become a professional in gluten-free cooking!

Gluten-Free Cooking Course

1 week of theoretical and practical lessons including full board and lodging, to explore the world of gluten-free cuisine.

IDEAL COURSE FOR:

  • Food and wine industry professionals
  • Restaurateurs
  • Amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts
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Great Cuisine, Even Without Gluten

Become a professional gelato master!

Italian Gelato Course

3 or 4 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons including full board and lodging to learn the art of Italian gelato making, with the opportunity for internships with selected artisans.

IDEAL COURSE FOR:

  • Food and wine industry professionals
  • Amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts
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Want to Open Your Own Gelato Shop?

Become a professional chocolate master!

Chocolate-Making Course

4 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons including full board and lodging to become a professional chocolatier, with the opportunity for internships in selected artisan workshops.

IDEAL COURSE FOR:

  • Food and wine industry professionals
  • Amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts
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From Bean to Chocolate