INSTITUTE OF CHINESE CUISINE™
Raising the Global Standard.
What We Do
Training
English-first classes, workshops, and structured learning tracks covering foundational technique, regional methods, kitchen discipline, and professional execution.
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Certification
Tiered chef assessment and credentialing aligned to real-world kitchen expectations—designed to be measurable, repeatable, and employer-recognizable.
Industry Support
Administrative and verification support through the ICC Certification Desk—helping chefs document credentials and helping employers hire and promote with confidence.
Our Organizational Heritage
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2009 | The Origin of Standards: ICC ENTERPRISE traces its roots back to 2009 with the founding of CITAAMERICA. 17 years of excellence in international education and administrative management have provided us with a rigorous DNA for standard-setting, professional assessment, and talent credentialing.
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2022 | The Awakening of Culinary Sovereignty: In 2022, the Institute of Chinese Cuisine (ICC) was formally established. Beginning with a profound research project on Chinese Tea, we recognized that true Chinese Cuisine is an inseparable union of "Drink and Food." Since then, ICC has evolved into a comprehensive research and administrative hub for the entire Chinese gastronomy ecosystem.
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Our Discipline
We bridge the gap between ancestral wisdom and modern professional logic through three strategic pillars:
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Culinary Arts: Standardizing technical benchmarks—from the precision of Dim Sum to the science of Wokfire™.
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Culinary Culture: Integrating the "Drink and Food" philosophy, centered on the Blue Banner Standard and tea-pairing aesthetics.
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Enterprise Management: Empowering owners through the Ready Employer and HRAnchor initiatives to stabilize kitchen operations and HR infrastructure.
Our Role
ICC is an Administrative Office architected to address the systemic challenges of the 50,000+ Chinese restaurants across North America. We are dedicated to empowering the industry through:
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Defining Benchmarks: Establishing the first professional "Standard of Excellence" for modern Chinese kitchens.
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Verifying Professionalism: Creating a credentialing system that provides chefs with a verified ICC Profile to showcase their true skill value.
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Risk Mitigation: Bridging the gap between employers and talent to reduce trial-shift failures and operational inconsistencies.
The Blue Banner Foundation
Blue Banner is ICC’s cultural and standards foundation—anchoring our expectations of craft, discipline, and professional dignity. ICC carries this tradition into education, assessment, and credentialing systems designed to scale.
Blue Banner is not a separate school or department within ICC. It is the standards philosophy and honor culture that informs how ICC teaches, evaluates, and recognizes excellence.
Learn about Blue Banner → /blue-banner
Business Info
For partnerships, programs, media inquiries, and credentials, please contact the ICC team using the details below. Appointments are required for in-person visits.
Email: info@icc.education
Call：855-ICC-DESK
Location
1470 Valley Vista Dr, Suite 111, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday By appointment
Sunday By appointment