A Landmark Culinary Collaboration: CAST to Launch First Overseas Campus at Mahindra University

In a bold and transformative move poised to redefine global culinary education, CAST - the renowned Italian Institute of Culinary Arts and Hospitality - has joined hands with Mahindra University's School of Hospitality Management to establish its first international campus in India.

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The Memorandum of Understanding, recently signed by both institutions, paves the way for CAST's official entry into the Indian academic landscape with a full-scale campus launch planned for 2026.

This collaboration is not just a milestone in Indo-Italian educational ties but also a powerful statement about the direction of culinary pedagogy in a globalized world. For the first time in its prestigious history, CAST will deliver its acclaimed professional certificate programs in Mastering Italian Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts outside Italy-right here in India.

CAST brings with it a storied legacy of culinary excellence, widely recognized across Europe for its rigorous training, expert mentorship, and consistent output of top-tier chefs. Headquartered in Brescia, Italy, the institute is synonymous with authenticity and professionalism in the Italian culinary arts. Programs at CAST are taught by award-winning Italian chefs whose experience and craftsmanship have shaped the institute's global reputation.