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start Your Career in Baking & Pastry Arts

Hands-on training at Canada’s premier

culinary and pastry school since 1997.

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Why Train at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts?

  • SINCE 1997

    Canada’s leading culinary and pastry school

  • SMALL CLASS SIZES

    With expert chef instructors

  • FRENCH, AUSTRIAN & GERMAN FUNDAMENTALS

    Artisan breads, pastries, chocolate, sugar work

  • LOCATED ON GRANVILLE ISLAND

    Vancouver’s hub of food & culture

  • BUILD A BRIGHT CAREER

    Our graduates work worldwide in bakeries, patisseries, hotels & specialty dessert businesses

What Our Students Say

My six months in PICAchef’s Baking & Pastry Arts program were unforgettable. The instructors made learning fun and approachable, and the small classes meant I could get all the guidance I needed. I built a strong foundation and then had the freedom to get creative in advanced classes. The friendships I made and the support from the whole team made it even more special.

Riya Sharma

I loved every day of PICAchef’s Baking & Pastry Arts program. The professional chefs were invested in our growth and made sure we were ready for whatever came next. I’m so grateful for the skills and confidence I gained in just six months.

Andrea P.

Canada's Best Culinary & Pastry School

BAKING & PASTRY ARTS PROGRAM

BAKING & PASTRY

ARTS PROGRAM

6 Months, Full-Time

5 days per week / 7 hours per day (on-site & online) — 840 hours total

Intensive hands-on training combining classic techniques and modern trends

Learn artisan breads, pastries, cakes, chocolate, sugar work & plated desserts

Develop professional presentation skills in garnishes, decoration & plating

Study Food & Beverage Operations Management: menu planning, costing, inventory, and food service operations

Graduate prepared for creative careers in bakeries, hotels, restaurants, catering, and entrepreneurship

Your Path to a Baking

& Pastry Career

  • Master the skills to create artisan breads, pastries, and showpieces

  • Learn food business operations beyond the kitchen doors

  • Graduate career-ready for bakeries, patisseries, hotels, restaurants & catering

  • Build a professional portfolio and industry network to launch your career

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