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International Culinary Center (ICC) was a private, for-profit culinary school headquartered in New York City, with a second campus in Campbell, California. The school was founded in 1984 by Dorothy Cann Hamilton as The French Culinary Institute (FCI) and later rebranded as the International Culinary Center in 2012 to reflect its broader curriculum.
History[edit | edit source]
The International Culinary Center was established in 1984 by Dorothy Cann Hamilton. Originally named The French Culinary Institute, the school was created to provide intensive, hands-on training in classic French culinary techniques. Over the years, the curriculum expanded to include courses in Italian, Spanish, and American cuisine, as well as specialized programs in pastry arts, bread baking, and wine studies.
In 2012, the school rebranded itself as the International Culinary Center to better represent its diverse offerings and global approach to culinary education. The ICC was known for its rigorous programs, which were designed to prepare students for careers in the culinary industry.
Programs[edit | edit source]
The International Culinary Center offered a variety of programs, including:
- Professional Culinary Arts
- Professional Pastry Arts
- Italian Culinary Experience
- Intensive Sommelier Training
- Cake Techniques & Design
- Art of International Bread Baking
These programs ranged from a few months to over a year in length and were designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the culinary field.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The ICC has produced many notable alumni who have gone on to achieve significant success in the culinary world. Some of these alumni include:
Closure[edit | edit source]
In 2020, the International Culinary Center announced that it would be closing its doors permanently. The decision was influenced by the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The school's programs and operations were integrated into the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE).
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