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Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts

It was a real privilege to be invited into DACA to observe the students preparing for their final exam after their 9 month culinary arts course. Concentration levels were peaking as they entered their final hour and their futures rested on the judge’s decision. They had initially been provided with a selection of meats and vegetables and instructed to prepare a three course meal with a total cost price of under P700 (about £10 or $15). The three chefs worked passionately towards their goal – an internationally accredited qualification, enabling them to work practically anywhere in the world. After 5 hours of preparation the judging began which involved interviewing the chefs to gain an insight into their background, motivation and inspiration for their chosen dishes.

Coming from a restaurant management background I was stunned what these young student’s had achieved after just a 9 month course in culinary arts. Some of the chefs stunning entrees, main courses and deserts would be well placed at any high class restaurant’s menu!

The presentation, palatability, temperature and chef attitude were all assessed as we tasted the culinary delights although imagination would also have scored highly. The overall scores were also close, although it wasn’t a competition the high level of quality made it hard to ascertain an overall best chef, they all did a fantastic job.

I will personally be undertaking some courses to expand my cooking credentials because I can be sure of a top quality, informative and useful set of applicable skills.

Dumaguete Academy of Culinary Arts was set up and is now administered and run by: Günther Sanin, Marcel Haessner, Markus Haechler, Limuel Bagoot and Ivy Fabillar. A crack team of renowned chefs from the four corners of the globe. They offer their students a variety of cooking styles and techniques to help them gain knowledge about different cuisine with a view to becoming professional chefs or to expand their existing skill set. Their wide range of courses include:

Culinary Arts 1

http://www.daca-international.com/culinary-arts-1.php

  1. Module: Kitchen Job / Workplace Kitchen – 150 hours
  2. Module: Food Fundamentals/Simple meal preparation – 90 hours
  3. Module: Preparation of egg cookery – 60 hours
  4. Module: Preparation of salad, vegetables, mushrooms etc. – 80 hours
  5. Module: Menu cards – 100 hours

Culinary Arts 2

http://www.daca-international.com/culinary-arts-2.php

  1. Magazine and Service – 168 hours
  2. Sauces and Soups – 114 hours
  3. Dough and Masses -114 hours
  4. Cold Buffet: Sandwiches/Dairy, Beverages – 84 hours

Culinary Arts 3

http://www.daca-international.com/culinary-arts-3.php

  1. Meat, Meat Processed Products & Cold Cuts -100 hour
  2. Poultry and Game – 100 hours
  3. Fish and Mollusks/ Shellfish – 100 hours
  4. Cakes, Cookies and Pastries – 100 hours
  5. Frozen Desserts and Sauces – 100 hours
  6. Cheese and Appetizer/Starters – 100 hours

Please see the DACA Website for more information

http://www.daca-international.com

9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday
http://www.daca-international.com
info@daca-international.com
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