A Pastry Shop of Her Own – Kofalida Man
Kofalida Man is 22 years old. She was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Right now she is well on her way to realizing her dearest ambition – opening a pastry shop of her own. Her journey started with her internship and work at Gate Gourmet and Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh. During Expo 2020 Dubai, […]
Kimfong Heng: A Chef with a Mission
Kimfong Heng is the third of four children. He was born in Kampong Cham, Cambodia to parents who struggled to feed and educate their family. Kimfong’s dream was to start his own restaurant with Asian-European food and to create new recipes, so it is a unique place for his patrons. However, he did not have […]
The Naomi Tami Memorial Scholarship Fund helps me to pursue my dream, one of the graduates remembers
Accompanied by their school director Mr. Douch Makara and the program manager Mr. Yon Meakchan, twenty-five young high school students from the Happy Chandara School participated in a morning workshop provided by the ACAC’s chefs faculty team giving them an insight into the chef’s profession and a career perspective for their after high school life. […]
Student’s Opportunity for Applying for Naomi Tami Scholarship Memorial Fund on Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia’s Open Day
On Sunday May 8th, 2022, the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia (ACAC) invited the public to join its Open Day, which happens twice a year for the calendar semester of learning at the Academy. The participants got the opportunity to learn about the program, explore the facilities, meet the chef instructors and inquire further about […]
Cambodia won an award for outstanding theme interpretation and exhibition design, Pico-activated pavilions at Bureau International des Expositions’ (BIE) Expo 2020 Dubai
Today, we are proud to celebrate Cambodia’s award winning for outstanding theme interpretation and exhibition design, Pico-activated pavilions at Bureau International des Expositions’ (BIE) Expo 2020 Dubai Official Participant Awards. Exhibition Design: Thematic District pavilions – SustainabilitySilver: Cambodia Pavilion Special thanks to our organizers, sponsors, and partners to make this happen… Ministry of CommerceBureau International […]
An Opportunity For Everyone | Naomi Tami Memorial Scholarship Fund
Your financial gifts to the Naomi Tami Scholarship Memorial Fund enable Shift360 to expand scholarship opportunities for the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia and provide more students with financial constraints the chance for a brighter future.
From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh to Japan and Dubai – a Naomi and ACAC scholar shares her experiences on study at culinary art school, internship, and speech at RewirED summit
I’m very excited as I have been selected to join the RewirED Summit in Dubai as a panelist on this coming December 12th, to discuss about sustainable and gender equal tourism, share my experiences representing the Academy of Culinary Arts of Cambodia (ACAC) and Cambodia.
Accounting Student finds his true passion at culinary academy – Chea Simon
Before coming to ACAC Chea Simon was studying accounting at a school in Phnom Penh, where his older brother was also studying. After one year it was clear that this wasn’t the right career path for him, and he decided to leave. Simon says “I love food and cooking at home, and over time I […]
A Life as a Culinary Student – Ken Socheata
I grew up in the famous Angkot Wat Temple city of Siem Reap. Due to my poor family background, I was sent to live with an international NGO that runs children’s home. When I moved back to live with my mum, she always took good care of me and one way that I always felt […]
Pursuing Education and Career in Hospitality – Monyreth Pum’s Story
Before joining the ACAC, scholarship recipient Pum Monyreth grew up in Chibodia Children’s Home, an NGO in Phnom Penh supporting children without parents. With their help, Monyreth successfully completed her high school degree and then applied for the Naomi Tami Scholarship Program. During her 2 years of studying at the ACAC, the young girl turned […]
