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

👥 Ages: Teenagers (14–18)

🗓️ Summer 2025 (1–4 weeks)

🗣️ Language: English (B1 level recommended)

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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.

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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.

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✈️ Travel & Transfers

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

• Airport transfers available (included within specified hours).

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🎓 Certification & Support

• Certificate awarded upon completion.

• VISA support letters available for international students.

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📎 Additional Resources

For full programme visuals, brochures & partner resources, check our Media Kit:

👉 sportechacademy.com/media-kit-partner

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