WELCOME TO CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE!

The Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) at Varna University of Management prepares students for professional careers, offering the only accredited programmes in Eastern Europe that allow for the acquisition of higher education in the fields of hospitality and culinary arts. Students receive a diploma from Varna University of Management and a British diploma from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

The training is practice-oriented and characterised by innovation, research elements, and an unconventional approach to culinary arts. Along with academic knowledge and practical skills, students have a unique opportunity to gain experience in fine Michelin-starred restaurants, working alongside some of the world’s most renowned and recognised chefs.

The CAI team includes international and Bulgarian chef instructors with extensive practical experience, who go a step beyond the “standard culinary arts studies” and closer to the arts. Focusing on creativity, they cultivate generations of innovators, culinary designers, and food ideologists.

Your Chef - Instructors

Hugues Boutin

Program Director&Head Chef Instructor

Robin Villarreal

CAI Ambassador

Stanislav Kubarev

Chef - Instructor

Kaloyan Kolev

Chef - Instructor

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Thematic dinners

Exclusive Fine Dining Experience!
June 13th
Start time: 19:30h
Price: 200 BGN (including wine pairing)

Culinary Arts Institute
13A Oborishte str., fl.2, Culinary Arts Institute Training Restaurant

For reservations please contact us:
+359 885 398 632

French Dinner!
May 15th
Start time: 19:00h
Price: 60 BGN

Culinary Arts Institute
13A Oborishte str., fl.2, Culinary Arts Institute Training Restaurant

For reservations please contact us:
+359 885 398632

Open Days 2025!
May 17th – May 18th
Start time: 10:00h – May 17th
End time: 17:00h – May 18th

Tsarev Brod
9747 Tsarev Brod, Shumen, Bulgaria

For reservations please contact us:
+359 885 398632

Open Day at VUM Varna!
May 10th
Start time: 10:00h
Price: Free, but registration is required

Culinary Arts Institute
13A Oborishte str., fl.2, Culinary Arts Institute Training Restaurant

For reservations please contact us:
+359 885 398632

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Up to 12 months mandatory internship
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80+ Michelin star partner restaurants
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Work with some of the best Chefs worldwide
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Skills and experience in a real world environment

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