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. 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.

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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.