Taking it to the next academic level
CHHIEN Ousa, Imperial International Hotel College, Vietnam
– You decided to further broaden your horizon and study restaurant and hotel management in Vietnam, please tell us more!
I love the world of hospitality and decided to further extend my knowledge in this field. Through the collaboration between the ACAC and the Imperial International Hotel College, I got the opportunity…
Ready to conquer the Middle East
SOEURN Sreypouch, Tortuga Restaurant, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Dubai
– How did you get this job opportunity in Dubai?
During my studies at the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia I’ve got the change to do my second internship at the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam in Dubai. This internship was an excellent opportunity to build skills and…
The ACAC celebrates the success of 67 new Graduates
A graduation represents the culmination of a journey and the achievement of a goal. It is one of the most moving and special moments in a person’s life, filled with feelings of pride, excitement and anticipation. This Thursday, September 21, 2023, the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia was proud to celebrate the graduation of 67 new future hospitality professionals at…
Press Conference CAMFOOD & HOTEL 2023
The CAMFOOD & HOTEL 2023 is Cambodia’s leading international Food, Beverage & Hotel Exhibition, and to be held at the Diamond Island Exhibition and Convention Centre (DIECC), Koh Pich, Phnom Penh from 14-16 September 2023. In 2023, Cambodia’s tourism industry has made an impressive comeback after the covid 19 pandemic, with the Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Thong Khon, announcing…
Today’s Open Day attracted over 350 visitors to the ACAC campus
We all know that embarking on a new course of study is an important and challenging part of each individual’s life as it encompasses new opportunities and the potential to turn a dream into reality. Whether a high school student is debating on the next move… an established adult considering a career change… or someone aiming to start a business……
Study Field Trip: Exploring Khmer Culture & Cuisine
This early morning, a group of 15 exited ACAC students crossed the Mekong River to reach Chef Nak’s green oasis, located just outside the buzzling city of Phnom Penh, a beautiful antique wooden house surrounded by a lush vegetable garden. Ros Rotanak, well known as Chef Nak, is a popular Cambodian celebrity chef and cookbook author, with the mission to…
ACAC students cater for the Institut français du Cambodge
Today, the ACAC students were kept busy catering for a special event at the Institut français du Cambodge (IFC) learning valuable skills they can put to use in their future careers in the industry. The occasion for this catering learning opportunity was the second cultural season called “the Leftovers of the Leftovers”, presented by the IFC. The exhibition with its…
Thriving on Creativity
SORN Sovanthen, Villa 5 Contemporary Cuisine, Cambodia
– Why did you decide to pursue a career in hospitality?
I decided to pursue a career in hospitality because of the wide diversity of professions and the great opportunities within the industry. Also, we cannot live without food; therefore, there will also be a demand…
We are turning 6 this Year!
The Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia is celebrating its 6th anniversary and there’s no sign of slowing down in the new year! Our kitchen labs are busier than ever. Whipping up homemade soups, chopping vegetables for fresh salads, sizzling food, and shifting pots and pans for the main course, the advanced students and their chef faculty at the ACAC spend…
More Space, Better Learning!!
While the ACAC’s student intake numbers steadily grow, the theory classrooms and practical kitchen facilities on campus are becoming busier and busier. As a reaction to the increasing student numbers, the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia is happy to inaugurate a new practical learning laboratory, a space dedicated to specialized cold preparations as well as workshops. Chef Faculty Chung Hang…
With the End of the Year 2022 a New Culinary Semester Begins!
With 68 new knowledge-hungry culinary students enrolled in this term, the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia’ campus is again a high-energy scene full of crisp white jackets, flaming stovetops, and busy expert chef faculty! But what is the daily experience of a culinary student at the ACAC like? And what do those aspiring young chefs have to consider succeeding? Students…
Higher Education Fair to help students find their calling
With the year 2022 slowly turning towards the end, hundreds of high school students are preparing themselves for their final high school exams in December and are facing an exciting yet challenging decision regarding their future career path. Being aware of this difficult decision the students will have to make, the free-to-enter Higher Education Fair has been organized and is…