The Filipino Story On A Plate: Acclaimed Chef Reggie Aspiras And CCA Manila Brings Traditional Local Flavors to BGC At The Launch of The Philippine Heritage Kitchen

Finally, a space for "living" Filipino food focusing on traditional ingredients, regional immersion and engaging culinary storytelling comes to BGC. A timely and relevant culinary initiative led by renowned Chef Reggie Aspiras and CCA Manila focused on documenting, preserving and sharing authentic Filipino regional cooking through workshops, shared tables and education, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen is both a space and movement to keep these cherished traditions alive. Step inside the Philippine Heritage Kitchen and experience the vibrant and colorful story of the Filipino experience shared with each dish...

In one afternoon, the nostalgic flavors from our collective memories takes the spotlight in a celebration of shared stories that shaped and defined our identity. Championed by Chef Reggie Aspiras in partnership with CCA Manila, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen is more than just food. It's "a story of community, culture and purpose" bridging the gap between historical practices and modern dining preserving traditional cooking methods and passing it on to the next generation. That afternoon at Origine in Brittany Hotel BGC, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen showcased the culinary heritage of the Ilocos Region with the Flavors of the North. Cooking demos, a bazaar featuring regional produce and a sumptuous buffet feast with an impressive spread of regional northern specialties capped the event. Read on for a tasty peek of the Philippine Heritage Kitchen...

Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen

It was a gathering of friends in the industry that became an extended classroom for culinary students and a base for establishing and reconnecting partnerships and alliances anchored on shared goals. Welcome to the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen...

CCA Culinary Director Philip John Golding and the Business Development team recently hosted the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen in what could be a scalable template for future collaborative events. The impressive show kitchen is an elegant state-of-the-art space featuring an intimate dining area with its own open kitchen ideal for demos and rows of actual cooking/work stations for a unique private dining experience, pop-ups, collaborations, product launches, brand activations and events. That evening, the space lit up with an engaging exchange of knowledge and ideas among restaurateurs, suppliers, entrepreneurs and industry partners as the CCA Show Kitchen kicked off the first in a series of networking events showcasing its full potential and infinite possibilities...

Level Up Your Sushi Game at the JETRO World Sushi Skills Seminar 2025

Pull out your sharpest knives, it's time to elevate your skills at the JETRO World Sushi Skills Seminar...

Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi and sashimi continue to gain in popularity among local diners. For aspiring chefs and culinary professionals, elevating the sushi game by refining the traditional skill sets and mastering the craft becomes necessary and even mandatory to stay both competitive and relevant in the restaurant scene. And here's your chance to do exactly that. The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) hosts the prestigious World Sushi Skills Institute Seminar 2025 in partnership with Sanriku and Hightower, Inc. from February 5 to 7 at Enderun College. Designed to provide participants with advanced techniques as well as culinary insights to raise the bar in the country, the three-day seminar also aims to foster appreciation for the art of Japanese cuisine on a global platform. The seminar is part of an integrated program by JETRO to promote Japanese products and ingredients in the country with its long-term seafood campaign (for more on JETRO, see my previous post It's A Go For A Taste of Japan with GO! Japanese Seafood! by JETRO from late last year). Ready to take the next step? Then read on...

Inspired Flavors by Lasa Supper Club and Infinite Possibilities to Start Your Culinary Journey at CCA Manila's New Home in BGC

An intimate and elegant one-time pop-up showcasing the lavish cuisine by CCA Manila alumnus Chef Joaquin Rivilla Carsi Cruz of Lasa Supper Club presents infinite possibilities for the impressive grand kitchen. And the start of your own culinary journey at CCA Manila's new BGC campus... 

The country's top culinary school brings world class education to the premiere business and lifestyle district at the new home of CCA Manila in Bonifacio Global City. The new location marks yet another milestone in the pioneering institution's continuing and evolving story as the gateway to countless culinary dreams of aspiring chefs and future F&B professionals. The new campus boasts of a well-appointed Grand Kitchen Laboratory, the largest of its kind in the country as well as a modern Kitchen Studio ideal for product demonstrations, private dinners and industry events. That day, a pop-up by Lasa Supper Club helmed by young chef and CCA Manila alumnus Joaquin Rivilla Carsi Cruz revealed flavorful possibilities for creative collaborations at the new campus. Read on for a tasty peek...

Size Matters: Sizing Up the New Test Kitchen at CCA BGC

One of the enduring pioneers in culinary education opens its newest campus at one of Metro Manila's prime business districts further solidifying its reputation of producing the country's best culinarians and chef-preneurs...

For more than a quarter of a century, CCA Manila continues its mission to elevate the quality of culinary education in the country weaving its own legacy and leaving a lasting impact on Filipino cuisine, talent and creativity for the bigger world stage. This vision is reflected at its impressive new campus in Bonifacio Global City bannered by its world-class kitchen. Step inside for a peek of the grand stage for the country's next generation of culinary professionals...