École Ducasse, founded by chef Alain Ducasse, announces the opening of its new campus in Cairo, Egypt, in partnership with Reliance Egypt. This campus, named École Ducasse Cairo Studio, is expected to open by the end of 2025.
This new project aims to meet the growing demand for culinary education in the Middle East and North Africa region while celebrating Egyptian gastronomic culture. Cairo Studio will offer a wide range of programs, from intensive courses to masterclasses, and will welcome students from all backgrounds, passionate about cooking and pastry. The goal is to combine tradition and innovation in culinary arts education, offering students practical experience in modern, cutting-edge facilities.
Students at Cairo Studio will benefit from training kitchens, pastry laboratories, and demonstration spaces, thus creating an environment conducive to creativity. The curriculum will focus on culinary and pastry techniques while encouraging innovation and the personalization of students’ culinary styles.
In addition to local training, partnerships with international and local chefs will allow students to benefit from mentoring, internships, and professional placements. Cairo Studio will also incorporate elements of Egyptian cuisine and local ingredients into its training, respecting the diversity of gastronomic cultures.
“I am a great admirer of Mediterranean culture, and I am pleased to initiate a fruitful dialogue between French and Egyptian cuisines. We are proud to contribute to the emergence of talents and give Egyptian cuisine the place it deserves.” - Alain Ducasse
“Our goal is to equip aspiring chefs and culinary professionals with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration they need to excel on the global gastronomic scene. Cairo Studio will embody the spirit of excellence and innovation that École Ducasse is known for, while honoring Egypt’s local traditions.” - Karine Hyon-Vintrou, CEO of École Ducasse
“We are very proud to work with Chef Alain Ducasse and his team to bring world-class culinary training to Egypt. We look forward to seeing the next generation of chefs created by this partnership and the positive impact it will have on the Egyptian culinary scene.” - Moheb Kassabgui, director of Reliance Egypt.
