Exploring a Culinary Career

For over 17 years, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts has been attracting students from across Canada and all over the world. The Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs at PICA prepare students to launch their careers in a professional kitchen in only six months with 90% hands-on, practical skill-focused training by an internationally-experienced faculty.

Vancouver, British Columbia is an ideal city to immerse yourself in a culinary world. In addition to receiving quality, intensive training at PICA’s professional state-of-the-art facilities, students can enjoy the benefits of exploring the international and local cuisines/ingredients available throughout this beautiful city.

Graduates of PICA have taken their skills to over thirty countries around the world in various roles including cook, pastry cook, chef, business owner, personal chef, consultant, and even TV show host. With quality training programs, a large and growing alumni network, and lifetime job placement assistance, PICA provides the right ingredients to launch your culinary or baking & pastry career. See what our students have to say about their experience here.

For more information about professional training programs at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and the opportunity to study culinary and baking & pastry arts with us, visit www.picachef.com or request information from our Admissions Staff here.