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HRC Culinary Academy is a culinary school in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2008; according to the school, it has trained more than 1,000 students. It is licensed by Bulgaria's National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET), and its diploma is accredited by the American Culinary Federation and the World Association of Chefs' Societies (Worldchefs). Courses are taught in English, and students have come from more than 40 countries.
Programmes last from seven weeks to two and a half years:
- Bachelor's degree in Food and Culinary Management
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
- Professional Chef's Certificate and Food Preparation Certificate
- Professional courses in pastry and baking and in cold and hot kitchen
- French Pastry Arts and an International Bachelor Track with École Ducasse
- Summer Academy for teenagers
The academy has 2,500 square metres of kitchen and bakery labs, a 100-seat demonstration theatre and a chocolate workshop, and students train at Talents, the school's own restaurant. The Culinary Arts programme includes two paid internships abroad, in Europe and the USA. Degree programmes usually start in September and March. Students can live at Kitchen 59, the campus hotel opened in 2020 next to the school, and the HRC Academy Foundation runs a scholarship programme.
- Occupational Training
- Culinary Arts
- Restoration
- Baking and Pastry
- Gastronomy
- Food and beverage
- Cakes and Pastry
- International Cuisine
English
Independent Private College
0035924260258
59 Tsar Boris III Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1612
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (AFCEFAC)
- Bachelor's degree in Food and Culinary Management
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
- Professional Chef's Certificate
- Food Preparation Certificate
- Pastry & Baking Professional Course
- Cold & Hot Kitchen Professional Course
- French Pastry Arts with École Ducasse
- HRC & École Ducasse International Bachelor Track
- Summer Academy for Teenagers (short course)
The Culinary Arts programme lasts up to two and a half years and includes two internships abroad. Teaching ranges from knife skills and sauce making to cost control and menu engineering.
English language
3000 Euro per year for students from EU countries and 3900 per year for students fron non EU countries
Programmes last from 7 weeks to 2.5 years, depending on the course of study. The longest, the Culinary Arts programme, lasts up to 2.5 years and includes two internships abroad. Degree programmes usually start in September and March.
The HRC Academy Foundation runs a scholarship programme for the academy's students. According to the academy, scholarships are worth up to €2,000.
Students can live at Kitchen 59, the academy's campus hotel opened in 2020 opposite the school. Options range from single and double rooms with private bathroom to triple rooms in student apartments. Rooms are fully furnished, and Wi-Fi, utility bills, monthly cleaning and linen change are included. Shared facilities include a student lounge, a professionally equipped student kitchen and a laundry room.