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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.
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.
Jean-Francois Arnaud
Un des Milleurs Ouvriers de France en Patisserie 2000
Director of Pastry for the APCA Malaysia
Niklesh Sharma
Executive Pastry Chef
Founder of the APCA Group
More than 20 years experience with various awards
Louis Tanuhadi
Director and Executive Pastry Chef of APCA Indonesia
Indonesian Chocolatier Expert
More than 20 years experience with various national and international awards
Caesar Andry Priatno
Assistant Pastry Chef
Lizzie Laurensa Halim
Assistant Pastry Chef
Bryan Benedict Tanuhadi
Assistant Pastry Chef
Ardian
Chief Baker
Raymond Permana
Chef de Cuisine
Andy Ramadhan
Chef de Cuisine
Annisaa Krisanthy
Jr. Sous Chef Pastry
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
