Culinary School Baguio - KPH Culinary INC

Master cooking techniques at our top culinary school in Baguio, where we offer exceptional culinary training and hospitality education through KPH Culinary programs.

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About KPH Culinary INC

KPH Culinary Inc., also known as the Korean Philippine Culinary Academy (KPHCA), is a leading culinary training institute located in Baguio City, Philippines. This culinary school specializes in providing hands-on training in cooking, baking, and professional culinary arts. Established in 2016, KPH Culinary has consistently operated, producing nearly 300 successful graduates skilled in professional culinary arts and hospitality education.

The school focuses on providing comprehensive hospitality education, preparing students for careers in the culinary field, including the hospitality and food industry sectors such as restaurants, hotels, and catering services. This includes specialized baguio culinary training offered through KPH, ensuring students are well-equipped for success.

KPH Culinary Inc. (the Korean Philippine Culinary Academy) holds a significant distinction in the Cordillera region: it is the first and only approved teaching center in Baguio City to offer the prestigious CTH (Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality) program. While other schools in the city provide local TESDA certifications or Australian-based training, KPH Culinary serves as the specific gateway for students in Northern Luzon to pursue culinary training and earn UK-regulated qualifications that are recognized globally in the hospitality education sector.

What Makes the CTH Program Unique?

The CTH program, which is headquartered in London and regulated by Ofqual (the UK government's regulator for qualifications), now offers students in Baguio access to top-tier culinary training. This means that aspiring chefs can pursue British-standard culinary education right in Baguio, eliminating the need to travel to Manila for quality hospitality education.

WHAT IT OFFERS

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TESDA-Accredited Courses

CTH(Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality)

At KPH Culinary, we strive to inspire culinary creativity and excellence through our comprehensive culinary training programs. Our mission at KPH is to equip aspiring chefs with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the culinary world, ensuring they receive top-notch hospitality education.

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CTH(Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality)

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN CULINARY SKILLS at KPH offers essential culinary training for aspiring chefs, while the LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY provides advanced skills tailored for the hospitality education sector in Baguio.

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WORKSHOP

CTH(Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality)

WORKSHOP

ADVANCE IN FRENCH BREAD & PASTRY ARTS

1x a week class (2 months) 8 sessions focusing on the art of making authentic baguio culinary delights.

FUNDAMENTALS IN KOREAN & JAPANESE CUISINE

1x a week class (3 months) covering 42 dishes as part of our comprehensive culinary training program at KPH, aimed at enhancing your hospitality education in diverse cuisines.

Our Chef's INSTRUCTOR

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Gyeong Hun Seo "CHEF NICK"

GYEONG HUN SEO

A graduate of the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu, bringing with him the tradition of classical culinary excellence, precision, and international professionalism. His training and global exposure shape KPH’s standards, curriculum, and commitment to producing industry-ready culinary professionals.
Under his leadership, KPH upholds a culture of discipline, refinement, and excellence—preparing students to perform confidently in professional kitchens worldwide. chef and lead trainer associated with KPH Culinary Inc. in Baguio City.
He serves as a primary Trainer for the Cookery NC II program, which is a TESDA-registered qualification in the Philippines.
: His background is rooted in international culinary standards, particularly in professional kitchen management and modern cooking techniques.

He is known for providing the "hands-on" mentorship that KPH Culinary emphasizes, moving beyond theory to ensure students can handle the high-pressure environment of a commercial kitchen.Chef Gyeong Hun Seo is often the face of the academy's technical training. Under his guidance, the school has achieved several milestones:

Cookery Trainer | KPH Culinary Inc.

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Charlene May P. Dulnuan "CHEF CHA"

Cookery Trainer | KPH Culinary Inc.
Charlene May P. Dulnuan serves as a Cookery Trainer at KPH Culinary Inc., contributing hands-on expertise and structured instruction to the academy’s culinary training programs. She is committed to developing students’ technical skills, kitchen discipline, and confidence through practical, industry-aligned instruction.
Ms. Dulnuan is part of the professional network in Baguio that focuses on raising the standards of vocational education. By partnering with international chefs like Gyeong Hun Seo, she has helped create a unique cultural and educational bridge between South Korea and the Philippines within the Cordillera region. KPH’s mission of delivering professional, skills-focused culinary education that prepares students for real-world kitchen environments.

Her leadership has been instrumental in securing the academy's international partnerships, such as the accreditation with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) in the UK.

baking TRAINER | KPH CULINARY INC.

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Melanie B. Kimbungan "CHEF MHEL"

Melanie B. Kimbungan is a professional chef and specialized instructor at KPH Culinary Inc. in Baguio City.
Lead Trainer for Bread and Pastry Production: She is the officially registered TESDA trainer for the Bread and Pastry Production NC II program at KPH Culinary.

Curriculum Focus: Her training modules cover essential professional baking skills, including:

Preparation and production of pastry products, cakes, and breads.

Decorating and presenting bakery products to commercial standards.

Food safety, sanitation, and kitchen management specific to a bakery setting.

Like other instructors at KPH, she focuses on high-intensity, practical training designed to prepare students for the 160-hour (plus supervised industry learning) requirements of the NC II certification.

Melanie Kimbungan’s role is vital for students who are looking to specialize specifically in the "sweet side" of the culinary industry. Her expertise allows KPH to offer a well-rounded curriculum that caters to both aspiring line chefs and professional bakers/pastry chefs.

Graduates under her instruction are often trained to work in commercial bakeries, hotel pastry departments, or to start their own bakeshop businesses

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