Le Cordon Bleu Paris

For the founding principles of the institute:

Excellence, the determination to produce the very best results in all aspects, both visual and taste. It is the desire to excel in seeking to provide pleasure to others, and the prestige of achieving genuine artistry.
Passion, a love of the traditions that go hand in hand with French terroir and local cultures, rigor in executing the job and that spark of creative genius.
Transfer of knowledge, ensuring that the techniques and culinary expertise inherited from the great names of French cuisine are perpetuated.
Creativity, the ability to go beyond the techniques and what has been taught, the capability to constantly innovate.
Modernity, combining tradition and innovation to better oneself and achieve elegance which is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.