Alumni Chapter Launch Event
London
Le Cordon Bleu London marked a historic milestone on Friday 12th September, as the institute welcomed graduates to its first-ever Alumni Chapter event at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant.
Coinciding with Le Cordon Bleu’s 130th anniversary this year, the exclusive event brought together more than 100 alumni from across the culinary and hospitality industries. The event underscored the institute’s enduring influence and global network, which today spans more than 20 countries and over 35 schools.
Throughout the evening, alumni reconnected over canapés and drinks at CORD, while also expanding their professional networks. A spectacular celebration cake was prepared by Le Cordon Bleu London's Head Pâtisserie Chef, Julie Walsh, and her team. The evening also featured the first ever Le Cordon Bleu London Alumni Awards, recognising outstanding achievements across the alumni community, voted for by other alumni. Recipients of the awards were:
- Contribution to Gastronomy & Fine-Dining - Woongchul Park & Bomee Ki, Sollip restaurant
- Contribution to Food & Media - Kerth Gumbs, Fenchurch Restaurant
- Recognition for Entrepreneurship - Charlotte O’Kelly, Astrid Bakery
- Alumni Choice Award - Maciej Pisarek, The Savoy
- Le Cordon Bleu Ambassador Award - Salina Campbell, Joli
As part of Le Cordon Bleu’s 130th anniversary year, the evening offered an opportunity to celebrate the institute’s alumni community and the many paths they have taken since graduation. Le Cordon Bleu London offers a wide range of diploma programmes across cuisine, pâtisserie, wine, nutrition and hospitality management, as well as an extensive selection of short courses designed for both aspiring professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.
