Chef rob pengson biography of rory

Bucking convention, Robert “Rob” Pengson, a college dropout, turned out to be an accomplished restaurateur, educator, and founder of several schools.

By day, Pengson plays CEO and president of a trade school, Aleanza Institute of Arts (AIA).

At night, he’s the chef in command of his new fine dining restaurant Beso Beso or oversees events prepared by his catering companies: the upscale Beso Beso and the all-occasion, affordable Prima. He is developing his third catering brand, Moto, which specializes in Japanese cuisine. 

Inclusive education

Located along Chino Roces Extension in Makati, AIA is the umbrella institution of three schools—management, hospitality and culinary arts, and design and media.

The schools hold courses accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and will soon be offering a curricula acknowledged by the Commission on Higher Education. There are short courses and online subj