The mission of Love To Italy – Academy, based in Miami Beach, Florida, is to promote, organize and deliver masterclasses, courses and training programs, professional seminars and recreational events focused on the tradition of the Italian culinary art, famous all over the world by promoting the Italian agri-food heritage through high education with the aim of safeguarding, protecting and spreading the original product in the world.
Our higher education programs, aim to transform pastry chefs, pizza makers, bakers, cooks, sommeliers and food service managers into knowledgeable and responsible professionals with a wealth of technical skills and values increasingly sought after in the world of American hospitality.
Love To Italy Academy’s mission is to promote the culture of Italian food and recipes in the United States.
We are committed to DIFFUSING the authenticity, quality and appreciation of Italian cuisine through cooking classes, culinary events, strategic partnerships and a dedicated digital platform.
We want to EDUCATE and inspire people to embrace authentic Italian cuisine by learning basic techniques, discovering regional traditions, and experiencing the most genuine Italian recipes.
Our VISION is to create a community that is passionate and aware of Italian culinary culture, promoting the use of high-quality ingredients and respect for culinary traditions. We are determined to share the RICHNESS of Italian cuisine and make the authentic experience of the flavors and pleasures of Italian food accessible to all.
Our training courses, led by chefs who are graduates of ALMA, the most important and authoritative international school of Italian cuisine, provide an ideal environment for establishing valuable relationships and creating long-term partnerships.
You can make the most of these opportunities to expand your network of contacts and discover new business opportunities in the restaurant industry.
In addition, we could arrange exclusive meetings with ALMA chefs, allowing you to establish privileged relationships with these internationally renowned culinary masters.
ALMA, led from 2003 to 2017 by Rector Gualtiero Marchesi, is recognized worldwide as a benchmark for Italian culinary excellence. Its graduate chefs carry forward the tradition and innovation of Italian cuisine, transferring their knowledge and passion to the participants of our training courses. Being affiliated with ALMA allows us to guarantee high standards of quality and authenticity in our training offerings. Love To Italy Academy, in the person of Andrea Garwood, is also BRAND AMBASSADOR ALMA for the American market.
Restaurateurs
Chefs
Bakers
Pizza makers
Pastry chefs
Cooks
Kitchen workers
Bartenders
Sommeliers
Room managers
Service workers