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APCA International

The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts (APCA) is a renowned organisation of professional pastry and culinary schools in Asia which started in Malaysia in 2010.


We incorporate state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques into our curriculum to teach the arts, sciences, and methods required to excel in the food industry. We take pride in offering a remarkable 1:12* chef-to-student ratio, ensuring each student receives ample one-on-one attention.

*1:12 for culinary, 1:14 for pastry.

We also offer personal instruction and hands-on training from world-class chef instructors in a professional setting. The visiting faculty comprises a large number of Master Chefs, including MOF recipients, World Champions, Master Chocolatiers, and Master Bakers.

 

The academy guarantees individual attention to each student’s career goals from the first class to the development of top-notch skills. The academy also encourages students to maintain a robust alumni network throughout their careers.

APCA Indonesia

What makes APCA Indonesia stand out?
• Highly reputable international school that has centres in five Asian countries.

• APCA Indonesia maintains a low student-to-Chef ratio of 1:12 per class for culinary and 1:14 per class for pastry, ensuring a personalised learning experience.
• The program emphasises complete hands-on training, with each student responsible for making their own products.
• Students can expect 40 hours of training per week, totaling 1,440 hours of practical training over the 9-month programme.
• APCA Indonesia boasts award-winning chefs who have represented both national and international competitions.
• Additionally, the school regularly welcomes visiting faculty from Malaysia who are experts in their field.
• Internship opportunities are available with top hotel brands in Jakarta.
• Upon completion, students can look forward to job placements with five-star hotels, fine dining restaurants, pastry and bakeries.
• The Advanced Diploma Programme takes only 9 months to complete.

Mission

Our mission is to train students to excel in the industry. We build a strong foundation for aspiring chefs and invigorate industry practitioners with continuing study programmes that help in achieving excellence in their chosen fields of expertise.

Values

Founders

MOF Jean-Francois Arnaud

MOF Patissier

Niklesh Sharma

Executive Pastry Chef

Louis Tanuhadi

Director & Executive Pastry Chef

 

Pastry Chef Instructors

 Caesar Andry Priatno

Pastry Chef

Lizzie Laurensa Halim

Pastry Chef

 

Bryan Benedict Tanuhadi

Assistant Pastry Chef

 

Ardian

Chief Baker

 

Annisaa Krisanthy

Jr Sous Chef Pastry

 

Elyas APCA Indonesia

Elyas Ahmed Saeed Al Hoson

Chef de Partie Pastry

 

Culinary Chef Instructors

Andy Ramadhan

Chef de Cuisine

 

Raymond Permana

Chef de Cuisine

 

Andika Arman Maulana

Sous Chef

 

Yessica

Jr Sous Chef

 

Awards

2023

THE BEST SCORE in Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2023 – Asian Rice and Noodle Challenge

Gold Medal in Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2023 – Plant Base Category

Silver Medal in Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2023 – Asian Rice and Noodle Category

Silver Medal in Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2023 – Asian Rice and Noodle Category

Silver Medal in Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2023 – Plant Base Category

Bronze Medal in Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2023 – Asian Rice and Noodle Category

Gold Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Asian Chicken
Gold Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Tumpeng
Gold Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Nasional Bakery
Silver Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Fish
Silver Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Dress the cake
Silver Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Young Talent Escoffier
Silver Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Maincourse Vegetarian
Silver Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Jr Asian Chef Challenge
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Breakfast pastry with showpiece
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Indonesian Beef Course
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Junior Asian Chef (Team)
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Dress the cake
4x Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Breakfast pastry with showpiece
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Plated Desert Jajanan Pasae
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Breakfast Pastry with showpiece
Bronze Medal in Salon Culinaire at FHI 2023 – Young Talent Escoffier
Silver Medal in Global Vegan Chef Challenge, Manila 2023
Gold Medal Indonesia Gelato Cup at SIAL Interfood 2023
Best Flavor Gelato Indonesia Gelato Cup at SIAL Interfood 2023
Best Plated Dessert Indonesia Gelato Cup at SIAL Interfood 2023
Gold Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Christmas Cookie
HIGHEST SCORE in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Western Beef Main Course
Gold Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Western Seafood Main Course
Gold Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Indonesian Fish Main Course
Gold Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Indonesian Chicken Main Course
2x Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Christmas Cookie
2x Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Petite Cookies
Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Dress the Cake
2x Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Chiffon Cake
Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Hot Plated Dessert
Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Chocolate & Praline
Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Nasi Tumpeng
2x Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Western Beef Main Course
Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Western Pasta Professional
Silver Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Canape Platters
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Christmas Cookie
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Petite Cookies
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Asia Laksa
2x Bronze Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Sate Nusantara
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine at SIAL Interfood 2023 – Western Seafood Main Course

 

2022

Gold Medal in Indonesia Gelato Cup 2022

Silver Medal in FHA Singapore 2022 – Vegetarian Main Course Category
Silver Medal in FHA Singapore 2022 – East meets West Main Course Category

Silver Medal in FHA Singapore 2022 – Fish and Seafood Main Course Category

Bronze Medal in FHA Singapore 2022 – Fish and Seafood Main Course Category
Bronze Medal in FHA Singapore 2022 – Meat, Poultry and Game Category
Bronze Medal in FHA Singapore 2022 – Chocolate & Praline Category

Gold Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Christmas Cookies Display Pastry
Gold Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Sate Nusantara Pastry
Gold Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Dress the Cake
Silver Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Fish Category
Silver Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Christmas Cookie Display
Silver Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Petite Cookies Display

Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Nasi Tumpeng Category Culinary
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Nasi Tumpeng Category Pastry
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Mignardise Display
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Best Brownies Culinary
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Jajanan Pasar on High Tea Display
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Sate Nusantara Culinary
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Petite Cookies Display
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – MLA Beef Main Course
Bronze Medal in La Cuisine 2022 – Asia Chicken Main Course

 

2019

Silver Medal in SIAL Interfood 2019 – Sate Nusantara

Silver Medal in SIAL Interfood 2019 – Viennoiserie Display

Silver Medal in SIAL Interfood 2019 – Kikkoman Seafood Challenge

Bronze Medal in Food Hotel Malaysia 2019 – Meat/Poultry Main Course-Western Cuisine

Bronze Medal in Salon Culinary 2019 – Embassy Chocolate Showpiece
Bronze Medal in SIAL Interfood 2019 – Baker Chef Challenge