Our Masters are professionals who have left their mark on the world of gelato and pastry at an international level, each with a unique background that brings richness and diversity to our courses. Under their guidance, Athenaeum is not just a place of learning, but a point of reference for the entire industry.
Where the Arts of
gelato and pastry
become excellence
Training excellence
At your side with services and technologies designed to support your professional growth. Designed by architect Paolo Maldotti and nominated for the Compasso d’Oro Award, Athenaeum is a space with a modern, open, and bright design. It includes a demo area, a soft-serve tasting area, and workstations fully integrated with digital technologies. The colors and materials recall the raw ingredients of gelato, while nature, a defining feature of the building, is present and perceptible in every space.
Since 2014, the year it opened, Athenaeum has trained thousands of professionals who have chosen Comprital to develop their skills.
Flavor Technicians
Our technicians bring experience, expertise, and passion, delivering hundreds of hands-on training sessions and theoretical masterclasses every year for gelato makers and pastry chefs, both one-to-one and in groups. Training takes place at the Athenaeum center in Milan, throughout Italy, and abroad, ensuring constant support tailored to customers’ needs along their growth journey.