Along these years, the institute has established strong links with the industry both nationally and internationally. The institute prides itself in the position it holds in the Culinary Art World. Chefs from the most famous French restaurants, Best Chefs of the Year and Craft Masters have created a Culinary Council. Every year, the council organizes twenty meetings aiming at developing the Culinary Art, researching into the marvelous heritage of French Gastronomy, and forever trying new ways of refining the voluptuous emotions derived from the combination of flavors.
Examinations are organized every four years only, and only very skilled chefs can apply.
Since the Diploma is the highest for crafts, it is often the President of the Republic who personally hands out the diplomas.