Le Cordon Bleu is set to celebrate 130 years of culinary education excellence throughout the next 12 months.
International culinary experts Le Cordon Bleu will celebrate a milestone of 130 years in 2025. With celebrations set to take place locally and globally, the significant birthday will comprise events and workshops from its partners, master chefs, alumni and new students.
In 2025, Le Cordon Bleu will propose many international and local surprises, with new professional programmes and continuing education, gourmet short courses and masterclasses, numerous culinary experiences to discover in exceptional places, and limited-edition products to be discovered at La Boutique.
“Our institutes are planning for an exciting anniversary next year as we mark 130 years of excellence in education. We will be holding celebrations both locally and internationally and in the company of our partners, our Master Chefs, our alumni and new students. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for more information in the coming months, so keep up to date by looking up our events page on the website,” the institute said in a statement.
More than 20,000 students of more than 100 different nationalities enrol at the school every year at one of its 35 schools in over 20 different countries around the world.
Unique culinary experiences are also planned in prestigious locations, where tradition meets modernity to elevate the art of gastronomy.
Originating in Paris, Le Cordon Bleu was first opened in 1895 by Marthe Distel. From here it transitioned into one of the world’s top culinary academies, and has produced some of the most well-known chefs in recent history. Notable alumni include Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Mary Berry and Julia Child.
Le Cordon Bleu opened in New Zealand in 2012, where it swiftly became one of the top culinary educators in the country. Its team of trained chefs in French cuisine and facilities of state-of-the-art equipment has continuously had an annual role of approximately 200 students from 23 different countries.
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