At the Culinary Arts Institute, we prepare students for a professional career by offering the first and only accredited programmes in Eastern Europe that provide higher education in the fields of hospitality and culinary arts. The educational programmes are delivered entirely in English and lead to the award of two degrees: one from Varna University of Management and another from our strategic academic partner, Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK.
The training is practice-oriented and characterised by innovation, research elements, and a creative approach to culinary arts. In addition to academic knowledge and practical skills, students have a unique opportunity to gain experience in high-end and Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe. Practising alongside world-renowned chefs not only facilitates professional development and growth but also helps in building valuable business contacts. The team of chef-instructors at CAI includes international and Bulgarian chefs with extensive practical experience, always ready to go beyond standard culinary studies and delve into the art of cuisine. By focusing on creativity, they cultivate generations of innovators, culinary designers, and food ideologists.