Food Summer Program in Milan Italy

Course Description: Food Summer Program in Milan Italy

Food Summer Camp – Milan, Italy 👨‍🍳

The Food Summer Camp offers participants hands-on experience in Italian cooking, baking, and pastry making. The program also explores the restaurant business and new culinary formats, making it ideal for students aspiring to access careers in the food industry.

📍 In partnership with Congusto Institute – Milan’s premier culinary academy

Location: Congusto Insitite

👥 Ages: Teenagers (14–18)

🗓️ Summer 2026 (1–4 weeks)

🗣️ Language: English (B1 level recommended)

The Italian Gastronomic Arts Summer Campus offers participants hands-on experience in Italian cooking, baking, and pastry making. The program also explores the restaurant business and new culinary formats, making it ideal for students aspiring to access careers in the food industry.

The Congusto Institute is located in the Dergano district of Milan, in a large complex covering a total area of 1,500 square metres, easily accessible by public transport. All classrooms simulate a real professional kitchen or pastry laboratory. The school trains future catering and pastry recruits.

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Campus Focus Areas

• Culinary Arts: Intensive training in traditional Italian cooking, professional baking, and delicate pastry making.

• Business Innovation: Deep dives into the restaurant business and emerging culinary formats (such as pop-ups, ghost kitchens, or concept dining).

• Career Ready: Designed specifically for students looking to turn their passion for food into a professional career.

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🌟 Why Choose Our Camp

✔️ Hands-On Experience – Cook, bake, and create directly in professional kitchens & pastry labs.

✔️ Learn from Experts – Classes led by renowned Italian chefs and pastry masters.

✔️ Full Culinary Immersion – Explore Italian cuisine, pastry traditions, and modern gastronomy trends.

✔️ Cultural & Foodie Excursions – Discover local markets, food districts, and Milan’s rich cultural scene.

✔️ Future-Ready Skills – Perfect for those aspiring to careers in the food & hospitality industry.

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🚀 Program Highlights

• ✅ Intensive 40-hour program per week.

• ✅ Choice of two specialized tracks: Italian Street Food & Culinary Innovation OR Gastronomy, Culture & Food Business.

• ✅ Professional training inside Congusto’s real culinary labs.

• ✅ Market tours, culinary competitions, and food photography workshops.

• ✅ Field trips to Milan’s museums and main attractions.

• ✅ Weekend sightseeing and cultural experiences.

• ✅ Final certificate of completion.

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📋 What’s Included

• Practical & theoretical lessons.

• Ingredients & professional equipment.

• Accommodation (on-site residence).

• 3 meals/day (Italian full-board).

• Insurance & 24/7 staff support.

• Guest talks with chefs, designers & experts.

• Excursions: Milan sightseeing, local markets, and museums.

• Cultural & sports activities (min. 1h/day).

• Laundry service & camp kit.

🍽️ Meals & Nutrition

All boarding students enjoy full-board catering throughout their stay,

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily

• Mediterranean-style meals focused on balance, energy, and recovery

• Dietary requirements accommodated (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, religious needs)

• Meals served in a safe, supervised dining environment

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🌍 Cultural Excursion

• Guided visits to Milan’s iconic attractions.

• Tours of local markets & artisan food shops.

• Visits to Italian museums & culinary landmarks.

• Weekend sightseeing experiences in Milan.

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🎯 Model & Approach

The camp combines culinary education + hands-on practice + cultural exploration:

• Cooking Theory – Italian traditions, gastronomy, and new culinary trends.

• Hands-On Labs – pasta, pizza, pastries, desserts, and modern plating.

• Culinary Competitions – fun, skill-based challenges to test creativity.

• Food Photography & Presentation – learn to plate and showcase like a pro.

• Excursions & Inspiration – market tours, artisan shops, and guided tastings.

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🏗️ Structure of the Program

Intensive 40-hour week with:

• 20h of specialized courses (Street Food or Food Business).

• Practical labs in fully equipped kitchens.

• Daily supplementary activities (sports, cultural, social).

• Field trips & guided visits.

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🍕 Course Option 1: Italian Street Food & Culinary Innovation

• Master Italy’s most iconic comfort foods: arancini, panzerotti, focaccia, pizza al taglio.

• Learn creative techniques to reinvent traditional dishes.

• Food photography & social media lab to present your creations.

• Culinary competitions & a final Street Food Festival buffet.

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🍷 Course Option 2: Gastronomy, Culture & Food Business

• Learn Italian gastronomy through history, tastings & cooking labs.

• Explore restaurant business models, sustainability & new formats.

• Branding & menu storytelling: food as an experience.

• Final project: design & present your own pop-up Italian restaurant.

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💡 Reasons to Participate

👨‍🍳 Train in Italy’s culinary capital.

🍝 Learn recipes & techniques you can use for life.

🌍 Make international friends who share your passion.

📸 Gain skills in cooking, innovation & presentation.

💫 Experience Milan like a local while growing as a future chef.

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🏨 Accommodation Options

📍 Modern University Residence – Milan

• Single studio rooms with private bathroom & Kitchenette.

• Common spaces, gym, movie rooms & study areas.

• 24/7 supervision with house parents.

• Safe, international community environment.

🗓️ A Typical Day

This sample schedule shows what a weekday looks like for students on the programme. Times may vary slightly depending on activities or excursions.

🕖 Morning

• 07:00 – Wake up

• 08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00 – 12:30 – Morning classes

🍽️ Midday

• 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch

📚 Afternoon

• 13:30 – 16:30 – Afternoon classes

🧘 Early Evening

• 17:00 – 19:00 – Free time / relaxation

• 17:30 – 19:00 – Welcome session (arrival day only)

🍝 Evening

• 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner

• 20:00 – 22:30 – Supervised night activities

🌙 Night

• 23:00 – Lights out

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✈️ Special Days

• Arrival Day: 05/07, 12/07

• Excursion Day: 11/07

• Check-out Day: 11/07, 18/07

This balanced schedule combines structured learning, social time, and rest to ensure students stay engaged, energised, and well supported throughout their stay.

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✈️ Travel & Transfers

Closest airports: Milan Malpensa (MXP) & Milan Linate (LIN).

Group transfers included if within set arrival/departure hours (9:00–15:00).

➕ Additional Services

To make your child’s experience as smooth and flexible as possible, we offer the following optional services:

✈️ Milan Airport Shuttle

Safe, supervised transfers between Milan airports and the camp location are available for arriving and departing students.

One-way / Return Transfers:

• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): €100 / €200

• Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY): €100 / €200

• Milan Linate Airport (LIN): €50 / €100

All transfers are organized by camp staff to ensure comfort, punctuality, and student safety.

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🎓 Certification & Support

• Certificate awarded upon completion.

• VISA support letters available for international students.

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🍝 Don’t just taste Italian cuisine—master it. Choose your track and cook your way to excellence in Milan!