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Chef Bruno Ruffini has an international background with a knack for teamwork, relationship-building, and fostering a positive culinary environment. He is also skilled in training, food quality control, and team management. In his culinary philosophy, he seamlessly integrates food, culture, and nature, fostering the limitless creation of unique dishes. As a pioneered instructor at ALMA since the culinary institute was established in 2004, Chef Bruno now imparts in-depth traditional Italian Gastronomic arts to students at The Food School Bangkok.

“In life, if you wait until you are 100% prepared, you will never achieve anything.” Chef Angelo Belluzzi has embraced and consistently pursued this philosophy throughout his life. He started as an assistant to Antonio Bachour at Puente Romano, Spain’s top luxury resort, then led the pastry team at Winvian Farm in New York. He honed his skills as Head Baker at Martin Berasategui’s Michelin-starred restaurant in the Ritz Carlton, Spain. In 2023, he became ALMA’s Pastry Chef Instructor in Italy, inspiring others with his belief in courage and passion. For Chef Belluzzi, success comes from boldly pursuing dreams and taking risks, rather than waiting for perfect conditions.

Chef Kazuhiro Yoshida, with passion and experience in traditional Japanese cuisine, excels in sushi catering, fish quality control, and Kaiseki meals. With a rich background spanning prestigious establishments worldwide, he brings extensive experience as a chef, educator, and consultant, including a role as a special advisor to the Association Montréalaise de Chado Urasenke Tankokai. Trained at the Tsuji Culinary Institute of Advanced Studies, Chef Kazuhiro is committed to sharing his passion and expertise in Japanese culinary traditions with students at The Food School Bangkok.

Through his experience as a head chef for almost 20 years at Tsuji culinary Institute, Chef Watanuki believes that focusing on the fundamentals will help students develop their own skills, and that fundamentals provide the very building blocks that support their growth and understanding of gastronomy. Having conducted and organised events throughout Southeast Asia, Chef Watanuki aims to impart his extensive skills and experiences at The Food School Bangkok to propel students’ progressive learning approach forward diligently.​

Throughout his career, Chef Siwakorn has gained diverse experiences in Thai cuisine, including winning culinary competitions, showcasing Thai cuisine in international events, and working as a professional chef, instructor, and product development chef. With his exceptional expertise in both traditional and contemporary Thai cuisine, Chef Siwakorn is deeply committed to sharing his knowledge and techniques with students in the Thai Cuisine Certificated Courses at the Intermediate Level.

Chef Tang utilises years of experiences as a chef at Thailand’s top-tier hotel brands to teach at The Food School. With the belief that “Thai Cuisine shouldn’t lose its original taste”, she aims to equip students with skills and techniques necessary in perfecting authentic Thai dishes.