Napoli Culinary Academy resides in the heart of California, which is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse
regions in the world. Every language, custom and cuisine can be found in our backyard. Food from all of California's
unique culinary environment, along with California's abundance of fresh produce and meats, provides the perfect
backdrop in creating the most memorable culinary experience.

Mission & Philosophy:
Napoli Culinary Academy strives to provide each student a positive and creative environment within which to
study the Culinary Arts. With the belief that work should be personally fulfilling, our goal is to train students
for an exciting career in the culinary field.  Students will be equipped with the skills and expertise required to
work in the Culinary Arts.  What separates Napoli Culinary Academy from other culinary schools is the we
are not just creating cooks.  We believe in a well- rounded culinary education and leadership which includes
training in Food and  Beverage Management in addition to full restaurant  and Institutional Operations including
hotels, hospitals and universities to just name a few.  When you graduate from our Academy you have the
capabilities of running Food and Beverage Operations in any scale, such as your own restaurant, catering operation
or managing somebody else’s establishment.

Napoli Event Catering prides itself in providing first class cuisine and service.  Napoli Catering has catered events in the Sacramento area
since 1992, having won many local and national awards and recognition.

History:
The Napoli Culinary Academy was established in 1997 by Mr. Hassi Sadri. Mr. Sadri has an extensive national and international background
in the Culinary Arts.  He has a PhD in Industrial Management and experience ranging from being the Director of Food and Beverage of a
premiere Hotel Casino in Reno, General Manager of a Las Vegas Hotel, Restaurant Management, Hotel Consulting of a prestigious hotel in
London, Industrial Kitchen design in Austria to being the founder of the popular Cafe Napoli in Sacramento.  

Mr. Sadri's nationally recognized restaurant, Cafe Napoli appeared on the cover of Pizza Today Magazine in 1992, making the restaurant
one of the Top 100 Unique Restaurants In The Nation.   Café Napoli quickly became Sacramento’s premiere hot-spot.  It was the place to
go to for mouth-watering gourmet dishes and who to contact for the best event catering in town, having catered everyone from the
Governor’s office to exclusive local weddings.

Mr. Sadri's talent as a nationally recognized gourmet chef and his very popular, Cafe Napoli were recognized many times throughout the
years with various accolades in the Sacramento area. This exposure and recognition inspired him to open the academy. His background and
passion for teaching in earlier culinary experiences, including television and film activities, provided the encouragement he needed to start the
Napoli Culinary Academy and Event Catering.

Recently, Mr. Sadri has been asked to judge prominent culinary competitions around the nation.
Director of  the
Napoli Culinary
Academy
hassi@thecookingacademy.com
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