30 months later or the experience of an HRC Academy student, class 2013

Our blogger Yordan Petrov on his way to graduate  

Year 2010: At the age of 22 and with more than 2 years of kitchen experience Yordan Petrov joined the Culinary Arts program of HRC Academy.

Following our dynamic curriculum, student Yordan spent his 2^nd semester on an internship to the Netherlands, where he was able to experience 7(!) Michelin stars at a variety of restaurants in less than 6 months. After practicing on his days off at a 1-star Michelin restaurant, he was than able to work at the only 3-star restaurants in Holland, namely De Librije and Oud Sluis.

In year 2012, after the successful completion of his 3 semesters at the Academy, Yordan started his final pre-employment internship - his last semester at our school. For one full year we followed his experience in our blog where Yordan shared news and photos from the 1- star rated Solage Calistoga in Napa Valley, California and not only.

During his time in California, Yordan added another 3 Michelin stars to his professional background doing a short stage at The French Laundry with the legendary chef Thomas Keller! As Yordan says “Here in California I realized that everything is possible…” 

And 30 months after his first day at the HRC Culinary Academy, Yordan is on his way to be awarded his Diploma in Culinary Arts later this year.

“Thanks to all people who helped me to get my dreams come true, thanks also to the people who inspired me to keep going forward. For me it was an honor to know such a great people that dedicate their lives to the food industry, to be trained by some of the finest Chefs in California, to be recognized for my passion and to be treated with respect everywhere I go.” 

And it is just the beginning! Months before the Graduation ceremony, Yordan already started working. This time location is Denmark, at the recently started Noli restaurant in Ikast and its unique concept.

Good luck to Yordan and all of the HRC Academy students who have taken the challenge to follow their passion for cooking and Academy’s dynamic Culinary arts program!