Picachef

Our Professional Programs

We prepare culinary and baking & pastry professionals for the career of their lives. Success comes through outstanding instruction, personal attention and our commitment to excellence.

Our intense, 90% hands-on training programs are delivered under close, demanding supervision from our dedicated, passionate and experienced Chef Instructors.

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Upcoming Programs

Our next intake commences on January 3, 2017.

We are also accepting applications for

April 3, 2017, June 26, 2017 and September 25, 2017.

For more information, contact our Admissions Department.

Upcoming Programs

1-Year Culinary / Baking & Pastry Arts

Our full-time ‘Dual Diploma’ professional program offers you the opportunity to develop the fundamentals skill sets in both Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts.

Culinary Arts

Our well-rounded professional 6 Month Culinary Arts program presents basic and classic fundamental techniques in an intensive practical curriculum of culinary essentials.

Baking & Pastry Arts

Our 6 Month Baking & Pastry Arts program teaches the basic and advanced techniques in a practical format that meets the high standards set by the food service industry.

A Taste of Excellence

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts has been launching careers in the Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts since 1997. Located at the entrance to Granville Island (Vancouver, BC Canada), a vibrant and bustling community where food and artisan merchants display and sell their products, PICA is dedicated to students’ success. Recognized by various organizations for excellence in business, PICA is also designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and holds British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance designation (EQA).

Our dedicated faculty, each with over 10 years of industry knowledge and experience, are always eager to share their passion for the Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts.

Where Our Grads Work

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Student Testimonials

I couldn’t have asked for a better school experience. One of the things they don’t tell you is how much this school becomes a second family.

Samantha P. March 2016, One Year Dual Diploma

I have absolutely loved my experience here at PICA. The staff and instructors have been amazing and friendly. They truly want the students to succeed in their careers.

Sydney L. March 2016, Baking & Pastry Arts

Changed my life. I finally know what I’m doing for the rest of my life.

Nicolas L., December 2015, One Year Dual Diploma