About Us

Since its creation in 1999, École Ducasse has been recognized worldwide for the excellence of its teaching of culinary arts and pastry, as well as for the exceptional vision and energy of the iconic chef Alain Ducasse. École Ducasse is now associated with Sommet Education, the leading group in hospitality education in the world. 

Chef Alain Ducasse is renowned throughout the world for his keen sense of excellence. École Ducasse draws inspiration from his uncompromising approach to quality, which it applies to all its training. Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, world champions, renowned chefs, artisans, hospitality experts: our teams bring together exceptional skills.

10 years ago, École Ducasse Manila Campus opened its doors in the Philippines in partnership with Enderun Colleges.

In June 2022, Alain Ducasse inaugurates the first campus in India with the opening of the École Ducasse Gurugram Campus in alliance with Indian School of Hospitality.

In December 2022, École Ducasse opens École Ducasse Nai Lert Bangko Studio in partnership with the Nai Lert Group.

Always looking to the future, in December 2023, École Ducasse inaugurates École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio in partnership with Erth Hopsitality.

In 2023 and 2024, École Ducasse was voted World's Best Culinary Training Institution and Europe's Best Culinary Training Institution at the World Culinary Awards.

École Ducasse is proud to announce its arrival in Cairo by the end of 2025 with a Studio: an important step for the Egyptian gastronomic scene which will see its traditions honored by the spirit of excellence and innovation of École Ducasse. 

Driven by Chef Alain Ducasse's vision of humanist cuisine, we are committed daily to transmitting the taste of respect for the Earth to the chefs, managers, entrepreneurs and citizens of tomorrow. Find all our societal and environmental commitments here .