About the Trainer
Where Culinary Expertise Meets the Discipline of Professional Food Service
Louie Masmila is the founder of Epicurean Academy, a freelance learning hub dedicated to bridging kitchen compliance, cost control, and culinary creativity.
His approach to food service education is grounded in a simple principle: great food begins with great systems. Behind every successful kitchen is a commitment to food safety, consistency, efficiency, and continuous learning.
With professional credentials spanning food safety management, culinary arts, wines, and barista skills, Louie brings a multidisciplinary perspective to training. He connects the technical requirements of a compliant kitchen with the practical realities of food preparation, service, and operational cost management.
A Foundation Built on Professional Learning
Louie’s credentials reflect his commitment to developing expertise across the essential disciplines of food and beverage operations:
Food Safety & Compliance
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Certified Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO)
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HACCP Manager — National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), United States
Culinary Arts
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Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts — The City & Guilds of London Institute
Wines & Beverage Craft
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Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits — Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), London
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International Award in Barista Skills — The City & Guilds of London Institute
A Practical Approach to Learning
At Epicurean Academy, Louie believes that professional development should extend beyond memorizing standards or following recipes. Effective training should help participants understand the relationship between safe practices, controlled costs, consistent quality, and creative execution.
His training approach emphasizes practical application, clear procedures, operational awareness, and the confidence to apply professional knowledge in real-world food service settings.
From understanding HACCP principles and preventing food contamination to exploring recipe standardization, food costing, and culinary fundamentals, the academy is designed to make learning relevant, structured, and useful.
Building a Culture of Excellence
Epicurean Academy serves individuals and organizations seeking to strengthen their food service knowledge and professional capabilities. Its learning programs are intended to support aspiring culinary professionals, hospitality students, food handlers, restaurant teams, and food service operators.
Through accessible, industry-oriented education, Louie aims to help build a culture where food safety is practiced, resources are managed responsibly, and culinary creativity is supported by sound technique and strong operational foundations.
“Excellence in food service is where creativity, consistency, and compliance come together.”