The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) is Vancouver's premier culinary school, offering comprehensive training for the next generation of food industry professionals. Established in 1997, PICA has been shaping successful culinary careers for over 24 years. With an international faculty, we provide a solid foundation for aspiring chefs, bakery owners, food stylists, nutritionists, and more.

Our professional diploma programs, ranging from six months to our Grand Diploma, promise small class sizes and personalized attention. Learn in a hands-on environment, with state-of-the-art equipment, in our eight industry professional kitchen classrooms. In addition to our professional programs, we offer cooking and wine classes for home cooks, corporate teams, and private group bookings.

Our Blue Hat Bakery-Café serves French-inspired pastries, desserts, and hand-crafted coffees, and we also provide a selection of prepared fresh and frozen foods to enjoy at home. With stunning waterfront and cityscape views, our venue is perfect for hosting special events and corporate team-building exercises. At PICA, our seasoned chef instructors bring real-world experience and diverse specialties to the classroom, preparing students with confidence and creativity.

Whether you aspire to be a chef, food scientist, or sommelier, PICA is the place to launch your culinary career