Distinguished Chef Series

As part of our International Women’s Day celebration, we hosted a special edition of our Distinguished Chefs Series, featuring Pastry Chef Pooja Dhingra—one of India’s most renowned food entrepreneurs and the founder of Le15 Patisserie, India’s first macaron bakery. In this episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey and passion for pâtisserie, inspiring the next generation of chefs—especially women—through her creativity, resilience, and dedication.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we hosted a special edition of our Distinguished Chefs Series, featuring Chef M.L. Kwantip Devakula, whose name is synonymous with Thai culinary mastery. Renowned as a judge on MasterChef Thailand, she carries with her the culinary wisdom of generations. In this episode, she shares her passion for the culinary arts and education, inspiring the next generation of chefs through her discipline, expertise, and dedication.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we are excited to relaunch our popular Distinguished Chefs Series. To continue this in-demand series, we invited Michelin-starred Indian Chef Deepanker Khosla, the creative force behind HAŌMA in Bangkok—globally recognized for its sustainability leadership and its Michelin Green Star distinction.

For the last episode of the Distinguished Chef Series we welcomed the artisan of French gastronomy,  Chef Laurent Suadeau. Renowned across the world for his passion and dedication to the culinary arts. After training in France, he made his name in Rio de Janeiro, before opening his own restaurant, Laurent. He was recognised as ‘Chef of the Year’ by Gula magazine, honoured in France with the title of Chevalier de L'Ordre Du Mérite Agricole, and now lives to share his skills and knowledge with the next generation. 

In episode 4 of the Distinguished Chef Series, Michelin star Chef Vladimir Pak shares his expertise in Japanese Edomae Sushi and the Omakase dining experience.

In episode 3 of the Distinguished Chef Series, Japanese Chef Toshio Tanahashi shares his philosophy on traditional Buddhist cuisine, Shõjin Ryōri, with our culinary students. 

In episode 2, we welcomed Olympic Gold winner and Swedish Pastry Chef, Tony Olsson. During his visit, Chef Olsson conducted multiple Swedish pastries and desserts workshops with our Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolate Arts students.

As part of the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland - Distinguished Chef Series, in episode 1, we welcomed renowned Russian Chef and owner of White Rabbit Moscow, Vladimir Mukhin.