About us
Swiss Precision. Romanian Passion. Global Potential.
HEAT is more than a school – it’s a culinary movement born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, at the intersection of heritage and innovation.
By fusing Swiss-certified excellence with local drive and international relevance, HEAT trains chefs and hospitality leaders who are ready to raise the bar – in Romania and beyond.
The HEAT Manifesto
We believe chefs are leaders.
That a kitchen is a stage, a lab, and a launching pad.
That excellence should be taught – not left to chance.
That Romania belongs on the world’s culinary map.
That learning should be bold, flexible, and real.
That you don’t need permission to become great – just the right tools.
We are HEAT. And we train the future.
The Founders, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2025
Meet our Trainers
Real Chefs. Real Skills. Real Training.
Our trainers are certified by Global Swiss Learning’s Train-the-Trainer program, so they know how to lead a kitchen and a classroom. With Swiss teaching standards, global kitchen credentials, and a passion for sharing what works in the real world, they’ll push you to grow, level up your skills, and find your place in the heat of the industry.
Chef Corina Grama
Executive Chef & HEAT Head Trainer
Chef Alexandra Lazăr
Head Chef & Trainer
Chef Alexandru Strugari
Head Chef & Trainer
Chef Alin Vădean
Executive Chef & Trainer
Chef Patrick Diethelm
Head of Culinary Excellence at Global Swiss Learning
Affiliate Trainers
Chef Nicolae Craciun
Owner-Executive Chef and Trainer at CMB Culinary School
Chef Florin Kiss
Executive Chef & Trainer
Raimonda Boian
HACCP Expert
HEAT Campus
Strategic Location - Based in Cluj-Napoca
Opening Q1 2026
At Cluj Innovation Park
HEAT’s campus is designed to support immersive learning and hands-on training with cutting-edge tools tailored to the demands of modern culinary practice, ensuring students are job-ready from day one.
It’s a place where talent meets technology, and education meets experience.
Partners in Excellence
From industry leaders to public institutions, our partners support us in delivering cutting-edge, career-ready training.
Together, we shape the future of gastronomy – by chefs, for chefs.












