
Vittorio Santoro
Founder and CEO of the School
Vittorio Santoro, Founder and CEO
CAST Alimenti, i.e. “Centro Arte, Scienza e Tecnologia degli Alimenti” (Food, Art, Science and Technology Centre), is one of the best Italian training and specialization schools and was founded in Brescia in 1997. It is the only centre in Italy providing specific courses in all "mestieri del gusto" (culinary arts) from specially equipped classrooms and laboratories. CAST Alimenti encompasses young students and established professionals alike, providing both educators and equipment to integrate knowledge and know-how. Great attention is given to "Made in Italy" products, which are favoured during all didactic programs and practical lessons. CAST Alimenti is also the School of World Champions: a training center for individual professionals and teams attending national and international competitions in all Culinary Arts (cuisine, pastry, gelato and bakery).
Over the years the quality of teaching has always remained at the highest levels, thanks to a rich Faculty composed of professionals and chefs, considered among the best in the pastry and culinary sectors. A Technical and Scientific Committee is responsible for the accuracy and the correctness of all programs offered by CAST Alimenti. Comprising of:
Founder and CEO of the School
Founder and Honorary President
teacher and Executive Manager
professionals who pass through CAST Alimenti each year
annual participants in our training proposals
annual participants in specialization courses
annual participants in Advanced Diploma courses
annual students and professionals from abroad
World Titles won by teams and individual professionals trained in CAST Alimenti
CAST Alimenti mission is to constantly raise the quality standards of all professionals, focusing on values such as:
CAST Alimenti is: