Costa Navarino announced today an exciting new collaboration to bring The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)’s signature professional training and food enthusiasts Boot Camps to Greece. Debuting in early 2024, two exclusive 5-day programs, one for professional chefs and one for novice food enthusiasts, will be hosted at the Mediterranean’s sustainably driven destination.
The small group classes will be led by chef instructors from the world-renowned CIA, which has trained acclaimed chefs and food industry professionals for more than 75 years. Class participants will train in professional kitchens, while enjoying luxury accommodation in a unique setting overlooking the Ionian Sea, at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino. Alongside the classes, participants will have the opportunity to unwind and experience the destination’s offering with state-of-the-art sports, spa & wellbeing facilities, and a wealth of outdoor activities, engaging with the region’s culture, history and nature.
The professional five-day intensive training program, will take place February 28 – March 3, and will focus on plant-forward cooking. Participants will learn fundamental techniques and methods for coaxing maximum flavor out of vegetables and fruits, grains, and other ingredients, as they create a number of globally inspired dishes designed to enhance the menus in their businesses. Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate of accomplishment, and three (3) Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
In addition, from March 6- 10, the CIA will offer one of its signature Food Enthusiast Boot Camps, providing an opportunity for serious home cooks to hone their skills and take their cooking to the next level. During the five-day hands-on program, attendees will develop a command of traditional culinary methods and techniques. Upon completion of the program, they will receive a certificate of attendance.
During their time at Costa Navarino, participants will have the chance to become acquainted with the millennia-long gastronomic heritage of Messinia. A big chapter of the region’s history is its agricultural wealth, ranging from its world-renowned olive oil and Kalamata olives to its fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs that form the basis of the region’s culinary scene.
