Our Mission
he Institute of Marine Culinary Arts trains both culinary professionals and enthusiasts in authentic and creative cooking focused on Normandy’s seafood products. Our ambition: to nurture talent, unlock potential, and offer an immersive experience.
Discover the InstituteSpecialized and Diverse Training
The Institute offers immersive, hands-on training inspired by the bounty of Normandy’s seas: elevating the taste of mussels and oysters, harmonizing ocean flavors with the freshness of fruits and vegetables, exploring the wonders of seaweed, and bringing forgotten fish species back to the table.
Our students master precise techniques, work with seasonal products, develop boldness, and perfect their skills meticulously.
Professionals pursue excellence and deepen their mastery of marine flavors. Enthusiasts improve their skills with recipes that are simple to replicate at home.
Become a PartnerShowcasing Normandy
Committed chefs and producers bring our vision to life: building a hub of culinary excellence where tradition and innovation come together.
Our Chefs & ProducersPlan Your Project
Whether professional or amateur, find practical information to facilitate your visit—accommodation, dining, and the treasures of Terre Bleue.
Prepare Your VisitThe Institute Welcomes You Year-Round
Share our passion for Normandy’s products and creative cuisine. Learn, discover, and grow within a training center dedicated to excellence.
Professional or Enthusiast
Professionals: Strengthen your culinary identity by working closely with marine products and renowned chefs.
Enthusiasts: Enjoy a friendly and creative immersion into the world of Normandy’s products.
Chef
Want to share your vision and inspire future talents? Our institute is your space—where freedom meets high standards, and where a network of dedicated chefs passes on their expertise.
Producer
Want to highlight your Normandy products? At the Institute, they are crafted, displayed, and celebrated in every dish. This partnership creates a strong link between your know-how and the recipes we offer.
They Have Joined the Institute
They came through our doors eager to teach, learn, and understand. They discovered a hands-on training, an immersive experience, and state-of-the-art facilities.
« Ça m’émeut et ça me touche profondément. Nous avons la chance d’évoluer dans une région extraordinaire, riche de magnifiques produits. Notre ambition est de tout mettre en œuvre pour que ce savoir-faire et ces trésors s’exportent, et que l’on parle de Cherbourg et de notre territoire avec fierté. Chaque personne qui passera par ces cuisines doit en ressortir comme un véritable ambassadeur de nos produits. Trop souvent, des espèces pêchées ici ne sont même pas considérées par les consommateurs alors qu’elles sont splendides. Notre mission est de les sublimer, de leur redonner la place qu’elles méritent. Car nous avons la chance de disposer d’une terre et d’une mer généreuses, où les ressources restent préservées. À nous de les mettre en valeur, de les partager, et de faire en sorte que chacun reparte d’ici la tête pleine de recettes, d’inspirations et d’envies pour cuisiner la mer autrement. »
Frequently Asked Questions
Primarily, yes. But we also offer specific formats dedicated to passionate amateurs and tourists.
Coordinated by AFPA, our training embodies excellence: led by renowned chefs working with fresh, flavorful Normandy products.
We collaborate with Normandy producers, chefs, and professional associations.
Yes! The Institute welcomes chefs, artisans, and producers specializing in land and sea products.
Our commitment to excellence, our role as ambassadors of authentic and creative cuisine, and our dedication to promoting Normandy’s products.
Institute Calendar
On-site producer experiences, workshops, open house days, product spotlights, recipe of the month—you’ll find many opportunities to connect skills and Normandy’s rich products.
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