Bali Culinary Pastry School Brings Its Industry-Led Culinary Learning Experience to Jakarta

Through its Pop-Up Class, BCPS introduces aspiring culinary enthusiasts to its hands-on learning approach while reaffirming its commitment to preparing Indonesia’s future culinary professionals.

Tabanan, Bali, 30 June 2026 – Bali Culinary Pastry School (BCPS) continues to expand its reach beyond its flagship Bali campus, bringing a curated preview of its professional training ecosystem directly to Jakarta. Unlike BCPS’s full-time professional programs, the Pop-Up Class Jakarta, in collaboration with KitchenAid Indonesia, is intentionally designed as an introduction to the school’s “learning by doing” philosophy, the same hands-on approach that defines training at its main campus.

For the second time this year, BCPS is hosting the class in Jakarta from 26 June to 17 July 2027, offering a series of short, accessible classes for anyone with a passion for culinary arts, pastry, or baking.

“Every opportunity to engage with aspiring culinary enthusiasts outside Bali, including through collaborative learning sessions such as today’s event in Jakarta, reflects our commitment to making professional culinary education more accessible and inspiring future talent across Indonesia,” said Made Ariani Siswanto, Founder of Bali Culinary Pastry School.

Preparing Indonesia’s Future Culinary Professionals

As Indonesia’s culinary and hospitality sectors continue to evolve, so do the expectations placed on the professionals behind them. Beyond technical expertise, today’s industry demands adaptability, professionalism, and a global perspective, qualities that are cultivated through meaningful education and real-world experience.

The Pop-Up Class in Jakarta serves as an accessible entry point into the comprehensive, integrated learning ecosystem at BCPS’s main campus, located within BITDeC One Campus in Pantai Nyanyi, Tabanan, Bali. Since 2016, the school has welcomed students from more than 66 cities across Indonesia and 10 countries, fostering a multicultural learning environment where English is integrated into daily learning and professional practice.

For students ready to progress from a short course to full-time professional programs, BCPS offers a rigorous curriculum built around the realities of the industry:

• 80% Practical, 20% Theory: students train in industry-standard kitchens designed to mirror the real kitchen environments.
• Pedagogical Restaurant: students apply their skills daily by operating a live campus restaurant, preparing and presenting dishes for real guests while mastering communication and service excellence.
• Pop-Up Restaurant Final Project and Internships: the journey culminates in a student-led gastronomic event, from concept development to execution, followed by a mandatory industry internship with leading global hospitality brands.

Complementing this practical approach, BCPS continues to expand collaborations with institutions and industry partners across France, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan and other culinary destinations, broadening students’ international exposure and career opportunities.

“At BCPS, we believe education should go beyond teaching technical skills. It should open doors, build confidence, and prepare young people to contribute meaningfully to an industry that continues to grow, both at home and on the global stage,” added Made Ariani Siswanto, Founder of Bali Culinary Pastry School.

Over the past decade, BCPS has trained more than 1,000 students and alumni, many of whom now work in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, artisan bakeries, and entrepreneurial ventures across Indonesia and internationally. This year, BCPS celebrates its 10th anniversary under the theme “A Decade of Culinary Education, Opportunity and Stewardship,” reaffirming its commitment to creating meaningful educational opportunities for future hospitality professionals.

Applications are now open for the July 2026 Intake, offering the 18-month Professional Chef Program and the 12-month Career Access Program. Designed for aspiring chefs, recent graduates, and career changers, both programs combine practical learning, international exposure, and close industry collaboration to prepare graduates for careers in Indonesia and around the world.