École Ducasse Named World’s and Europe’s Best Culinary School 2025
École Ducasse Wins World’s Best and Europe’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2025 for the Third Consecutive Year
India, 28th October 2025: École Ducasse is once again setting the global benchmark for culinary education, having been named both World’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2025 and Europe’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2025 by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, marking the third consecutive year the institution has received these coveted honors.
These accolades reaffirm École Ducasse’s standing as a global leader in culinary education, recognized for its consistent excellence, innovation, and influence in shaping the future of gastronomy.
Now in its sixth edition, the World Culinary Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the international culinary landscape. Voted on by industry professionals, media, and consumers worldwide, the awards highlight École Ducasse’s enduring commitment to nurturing the next generation of visionary chefs and culinary entrepreneurs.
A hallmark of École Ducasse’s continued success is its world-class faculty—comprising World Champions, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (Best Craftsmen of France), and acclaimed industry experts—whose mastery and mentorship inspire students to excel at the highest level. By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern approaches and technological innovation, including the integration of AI in culinary training, École Ducasse continues to pioneer a forward-thinking model of education that honors heritage while embracing the future.
“Winning these two awards for the third consecutive year is a remarkable achievement that reflects the passion, talent, and dedication of our teams across the globe,” said Karine Hyon-Vintrou, Managing Director of École Ducasse. “At École Ducasse, we go beyond teaching culinary skills—we empower our students to become creative, responsible leaders who will shape the future of global gastronomy.”
A Growing Global Footprint
École Ducasse’s influence extends across an expanding international network of campuses and partners. Its flagship Paris Campus remains a symbol of French culinary excellence, while the institution continues to strengthen its presence worldwide.
Following the successful launch of the École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, its first campus in the Middle East, the brand continues to expand its global reach, providing aspiring chefs and passionate food enthusiasts around the world with access to its world-renowned expertise. In France, École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) in Yssingeaux, also part of École Ducasse, is the world’s largest campus dedicated to sweet arts. Recognized as a global benchmark in pastry education, it trains the next generation of pastry chefs through rigorous programs that blend tradition, innovation, and precision.
Beyond its campuses in France, Thailand, India, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates, École Ducasse maintains strategic partnerships with leading culinary institutions such as Indian School of Hospitality in India, ALMA in Italy, Gato Dumas in Latin America and USIL in Peru, ensuring its philosophy of excellence resonates across continents.
With this third consecutive double win, École Ducasse not only cements its legacy as a benchmark in culinary education but also reinforces its mission to elevate the standards of gastronomy worldwide.