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Why Rio de Janeiro?

Known as the "Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has some of Brazil's famous postcards, such as Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. The city is rounded by beautiful beaches and landscapes and offers a tropical climate, with sunny days during almost the whole year.

The local gastronomy is enriched by the variety of unique ingredients. The Feijoada, basically made with black beans and pork, is one of the favorite plates of clients in restaurants. Generally, it is served with a caipirinha, a drink that mixes Cachaça with lemon.

Programmes and Courses

Le Cordon Bleu Rio de Janeiro offers students a variety of culinary art courses with advanced techniques that can be applied anywhere in the world.

The courses are divided into Certificates at the Basic, Intermediate and Superior levels in Cuisine and Pâtisserie, besides the Diplomas of Cuisine and Pâtisserie and the most advanced level, Le Grand Diplôme.

In Rio, students also have the opportunity to obtain the Diplôme CordonTec in 12 months. Students who have completed high school in state public schools may apply for full scholarships.

Testimonials

  • RENATA-BRAUNE
    Although almost 27 years later, I remember every moment since my first day at Cordon Bleu Paris. It was almost a year and a half of permanence, between the three stages of kitchen and another four months like assistant of the chefs. All that I have achieved until today was the result of my learning in the institution. I became one of the first female chefs in my country and was the first woman chef to compete in the Toque d'or, which selects Brazilian candidates for Bocuse d'or. I was also the first student to be invited to teach at the school and, as a former student, I opened and trained in about 50 establishments, between hotels and restaurants in Brazil and abroad.
    RENATA BRAUNE, GASTRONOMIC CONSULTANT
  • MARIA-THERESA-LECLANTE
    Studying at Le Cordon Bleu was a wonderful experience! I had the opportunity to improve my skills and learn new techniques with the world's most renowned chefs. Le Cordon Bleu's Pastry diploma is an excellence certification and guarantees open doors throughout the world.
    MARIA THEREZA ALKMIM SOUSA, PASTRY CHEF/MANAGER AT LECLANTÉ PÂTISSERIE
  • KARINA-HIRAI
    Le Cordon Bleu was a big change for my life! Graduated in management, I was always passionate about food, and this experience gave me even more confidence to undertake in the field and a lot of credibility with investors. In 2015, I founded the startup ProntoChef, a subscription club that ships kits with resources and solutions for the customer at home. Now, I am launching a ProntoChef Express line, witch offers pre-cooked food in a vacuum packed for the customer to just warm up at home. I recommend Le Cordon Bleu to all who seek to pursue a gastronomic career, as well as an incredible technological supplier. It can open many doors with employers, investors and partners.
    KARINA HIRAI, FOUNDER & CEO PRONTOCHEF
  • PATRICIA-LOMBARDI
    I attended the Grand Diplôme at Cordon Bleu in Paris in 2009, and six years ago I opened with my sister Le P'tit Café, in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. The teachers are excellent and teach us not only to cook, but also how to behave in the kitchen, to have respect for the chefs, to be organized and clean, which are fundamental in this profession. We learn to select the best ingredients, we do tours in local fairs and also in the big markets of Paris. That's where I discovered my passion for pâtisserie and I still create new recipes based on the Cordon Bleu knowledge. For three years, we are indicated by Veja magazine as one of the best coffee shops in the city.
    PATRÍCIA LOMBARDI, CHEF AT LE P'TIT CAFÉ

Campus Tour

You are welcome to visit our campus. Le Cordon Bleu brought to Rio de Janeiro the highest quality in laboratories of international gastronomy, with advanced technology and infrastructure.

At Le Cordon Bleu, students attend practical classes and apply the whole concept and techniques of national and international cuisine that are taught by world-renowned chefs in the gastronomy market.

Schedule your visit. We will be ready to welcome you to our campus!

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