Higher Vocational Training in Culinary Management
Higher Vocational Training in Culinary Management
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Duration2 courses
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Start dateSeptember 2027
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Modality
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Languages
Specialize in culinary management!
CETT's Higher Vocational Training in Culinary Management offers comprehensive training for young people with a passion for gastronomy, combining traditional and avant-garde cuisine, patisserie, sustainability and innovation.
It includes 515 hours of professional internships in leading companies, as well as training in professional skills and business management in the restaurant sector.
CETT's practical model combines hands-on training in CETT's own facilities, such as restaurants and hotels, with personalised tutorials and activities such as visits and conferences. It is ideal for future chefs, entrepreneurs or leaders in gastronomy.
Connect with the sector from day one
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Product presentations and tastings
Leading companies in the sector present and explain the production processes followed by product tastings to learn about their characteristics and applications in culinary and restaurant settings.
Demonstrations by industry professionals and leading figures: chefs, sommeliers, maîtres and other professionals give demonstrations and share their knowledge to provide insight into the profession and the latest trends in the sector.
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Gastronomic fairs and events
Fòrum Gastronòmic
Direct participation in demonstration spaces and congress activities, supporting chefs and professionals during show cookings and talks.
• Real-world experience at high-level gastronomic events.
• Working side by side with chefs and professional teams.
• Development of agility, organisational skills and teamwork in demanding environments.Barcelona Wine Week (BWW)
Active collaboration at stands and tasting areas, supporting wineries, sommeliers and speakers.
• Practical application of wine and service knowledge.
• Direct contact with professionals from the wine sector.
• Understanding of the commercial and communication aspects of the wine industry.Alimentaria
Participation in stands and gastronomic spaces alongside brands, chefs and companies from the food sector.
• First-hand knowledge of products and food innovation.
• Experience in real and international professional environments.
• Development of skills related to organisation and service.Alimara Awards
Participation in the organisation and support of the awards ceremony and other events organised by CETT.
• Direct experience in the management and production of institutional events.
• Knowledge of initiatives related to innovation, sustainability and digitalisation in the tourism sector.
• Participation in projects to improve the attendee experience and raise awareness of the awards among students.CETT Culinary Competition and CETT Service Competition
Participation in internal competitions where students put into practice and demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their training.
• Practical application of technical and service skills in a competitive environment.
• Development of organisational skills, autonomy and initiative.
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Solidarity and sustainable initiatives
To convey the importance of social commitment as an integral part of our philosophy, at CETT we participate in numerous solidarity initiatives, including:
Tapa Solidaria
You will create and prepare gastronomic proposals for charitable purposes.
- Apply culinary techniques in a real-life context.
- Plan, produce and provide service at charity events.
- Experience gastronomy as a tool for social commitment.
Gastrorecup
You will participate in sustainable cooking and food recovery initiatives.
- Apply creativity to reducing food waste.
- Raise awareness of sustainability and professional responsibility.
- Adapt to gastronomic challenges with a social impact.
La Marató de TV3
You will actively participate in solidarity initiatives linked to gastronomy.
- Take part in events for charitable purposes.
- Work as part of a team with organisations and industry professionals.
- Strengthen the human and social values of the profession.
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Trobada Gastronòmica
Every year, we organise the Trobada Gastronòmica, an event featuring presentations, talks and demonstrations centred around a specific theme, with leading figures from the world of cooking and gastronomy.
It connects companies with our students. With chef Carles Gaig as its patron, the event features special and enriching content, with the participation of gastronomy professionals such as Joan Roca, Fina Puigdevall, Nandu Jubany, the Torres brothers, Ferran Centelles and Javier de las Muelas, among others.
Why study the Higher Vocational Training in Culinary Management at CETT?
Innovative pedagogical model
The program offers personalized teaching with individual tutoring, continuous assessment, and small group classes, that adapt to the needs of each student and foster deep learning
You will develop leadership skills to manage teams and oversee kitchen production, preparing you for roles such as head chef or restaurant management.
You will work on concepts ranging from traditional and gastronomic culture to the evolution of trends, innovation, and global cuisine.
Internships with leading companies in the sector
The program includes mandatory internships with leading companies in the sector, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world environments and build professional networks.
CETT has strong ties to the industry, reflected in the positive recognition of the training provided, focusing on both professional and personal skills to develop professionals who meet the needs of the sector.
Sustainability and innovation
The training promotes values such as sustainability and respect for the environment, preparing you to adapt to the changing demands of the gastronomic sector, combining technical skills with a global and ethical vision.
Furthermore, you will gain the knowledge needed to approach gastronomy from an inclusive perspective that values diversity and equal opportunities for all.
Excellence in facilities and resources
You will have access to a 33,000 m² campus with excellent facilities, such as the Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and Hotel Universitario Alimara, which replicate real work environments in gastronomy and hospitality.
This training in real-world settings allows you to understand the evolution and trends of the industry and acquire practical and up-to-date skills to face professional challenges.
Awards and recognitions
CETT obtains the identification of Integrated Vocational Training Center (FPCAT Center), granted by the Public Agency for Vocational Training and Qualification of Catalonia.
CETT has been recognized in the 13th edition of the Plan of Innovation Measures in FP, for its outstanding project “Building Experiences: Projects with application challenges in real companies CETT in Catering and Cooking”.
Ton Zambrano, a second year student of the Higher Technician in Restaurant Service Management at CETT, has won first prize as best room manager in the 4th edition of the Josep Lladonosa Gastronomic Awards.
Núria Benages, Núria Esvertit and Rut Faura, students of the 2nd year of the Technician in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, and Restaurant Services, participated in the 23rd edition of the international gastronomic competition Bartolomeo Scappi, held from 22 to 24 April.
Why CETT?
CETT-UB is an institution with a solid academic reputation: it has the backing of the University of Barcelona, high rankings in international rankings, more than 55 years of experience and more than 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: each year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism and hospitality, cuisine and gastronomy and marketing and events. This cultural diversity, together with the possibilities of academic mobility will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training is aligned with the needs of the labor market. With more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to job and internship opportunities. In addition, we offer you a high percentage of employability among CETT graduates, a testament to the quality and relevance of training in the sector.
At CETT-UB, you will learn through challenges and real projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions that will allow you to stand out and develop your skills with an open view of the world.
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: the Alimara University Hotel, the Aula Restaurant, the Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real working environments, connect with working professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
Rooms
Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
Internationalisation promotes your personal growth in a multicultural environment, improves your professional skills and helps you enter the labour market. You will learn foreign languages, get to know other cultures and have unique and enriching experiences
To this end, at CETT we promote educational exchanges with centres in other countries and work experience placements in companies in the sector.
International mobility
Erasmus+: you have access to the European academic exchange programme par excellence, within the Union and also with other European partner countries.
FP Network: this network of European cities, of which Barcelona City Council is a member, facilitates the diversification and enrichment of student education.
Collaborative projects: are direct agreements, strategic partnerships and shared projects with other European institutions (such as Taste Europe on the Go with Helsinki, Breda and Bardolino).
International internships: you can also do a professional internship in companies all over Europe once you have finished your studies.
Internships and jobs
During your studies you will do a period of 515 hours of professional internships in the sector.
Thanks to the Career Services team, you will be able to choose from more than 1,000 companies with which CETT has collaboration agreements
- You will be able to complete your internship in CETT's partner companies, in haute cuisine restaurants, in restaurant chains, in hotels or in catering companies, depending on your preferences.
- The internship period aims to complement and consolidate your knowledge, skills and technical competences in real companies in the sector and across different types of organisations.
- Thanks to these placements you will start your professional career in a professional environment.
- Remember that you will also undertake practical training in the centre's technical classrooms and in real-world environments, such as the Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and CETT's own companies.
Discover some of our partner companies
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Career opportunities
- Executive chef or head chef.
- Production management for institutional catering.
- Catering operations management.
- Food service project manager.
- Food and beverage management.
Student Services
Students will have at their disposal a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT Campus offers a wide range of dining options at the Espai Fòrum, the Aula Restaurant and the Hotel Universitario Alimara. It also has a multidisciplinary Resource Centre with a large number of books, tools and digital spaces to reinforce and expand the training outside the classroom.
Other services that may interest you
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Career Services
The Career Services department guides and assists you in finding internships and job opportunities with the best companies in the sector. It has an extensive job and internship database.
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International
The CETT International Centre offers you personalised attention to internationalise your studies with a wide range of exchanges and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The main mission of the CETT Alumni Association is to promote the relationship between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a series of advantages in the professional, training and social fields.
Continuity of studies and access to higher education
The CETT offers you the possibility of extending and complementing your training after completing this programme by means of different strategies for continuing your studies.
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Double qualification
You can take the Higher Technician in Culinary Management together with this one and obtain your double degree in three years.
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University degrees
- Bachelor's Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences
CETT Facilities
The CETT Campus is located in the Horta district of Barcelona. It consists of the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, the Hotel Alimara Barcelona and the Àgora BCN Residencia Universitaria Internacional.
