Cultivating excellence in practice the Ducasse way

MANILA, Philippines - The six years of academic partnership between Enderun and Ducasse Education have already proven to be very successful with Enderun students taking their internships in renowned Alain Ducasse restaurants worldwide. The unique kitchen experience that the students gained, together with the maturity and discipline that comes with independence, gives them the edge to be highly sought after in the culinary industry.

“Ducasse Institute Philippines prepares students through their rigorous and intense programs,” says David Saedi, president and CEO of Ducasse Education, during his visit to the Philippines from France to attend Enderun Colleges’ graduation ceremony.  “The institute gives them the best preparation available. When they graduate, they’re entering at the top of the field rather than competing with the masses.”

Ducasse Institute Philippines at Enderun Colleges is the first Ducasse Institute outside of France and its regional hub in Asia.  It dedicates a big portion of their time to test and evaluate students throughout their education. The practical experience is the core of what they do. They expose their students immediately to the real world through their internship programs all around the world so that when they graduate, they meet the highest level of standard from employers. Students are required to undergo two internships throughout their degree program.  To date, Enderun has sent 1,024 interns to 23 countries worldwide within its network of 125 industry partners. 

“We love Enderun students because we find them extremely professional and they have an impeccable work ethic,” says Mahnaz Hatami, Head of Business Development of Ducasse Education. “We have about 15 of them coming every year to intern in Alain Ducasse restaurants. Our French chefs specifically request for Enderun students and they’re very happy to have them.”

Saedi adds, “We are extremely happy with the leadership at Enderun who has put all the necessary efforts to get to the right standards of performance and the college has thrived and the culinary program here is known worldwide. In fact, the students of this college are the most desired students as interns overseas for ourselves and our partners in the restaurant network.”

“When we started working with Enderun Colleges, what impressed us about them was that they are very entrepreneurial, they are establishing themselves in a brand new market with a strongest possible entry, they were striving for excellence and basically, our DNAs match so looking for partners overseas made it easy for us to pick Enderun as a key partner in the region,” adds Saedi.

The Ducasse Education is exploring the world and their mission is to elevate the standards in culinary arts for all people who want to become professionals in the industry. This is in line with the vision of world-renowned chef and restaurateur, Alain Ducasse, of transmitting his knowledge worldwide and his need to pass on all his culinary experience.