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6 best cooking courses
Although there are countless culinary courses in different countries ah, today I would like to talk about 6 excellent schools: 3 interesting cooking courses for amateurs and 3 prestigious schools for professionals. Tuition fees and school websites for those who want to study there are attached.
Schools for amateurs
1. Italy, Barilla Academy
Barilla is the #1 pasta brand in Italy and the most prestigious culinary school in the country. A huge educational institution with professional faculties and courses for amateurs and even one-day classes.
Although the Academy was only founded in 2004, it has not only become a leader in the teaching of Italian cuisine, but is also considered the most prestigious culinary school in Italy. The Academy has developed a certification program for culinary schools, chefs and teachers of Italian cuisine from all over the world. Even celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, TV cooking show hosts and restaurant owners come here to get certified.
The Academy has a unique library with over 8,500 cookery books. The cost of training is 300 euros per lesson.
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Website: http://www.academiabarilla.com/
2. France. La Cuisine Paris
In this school located in Paris, you can choose the most interesting courses from a huge list. There are tutorials on how to make croissants, various traditional dishes with seasonal ingredients, and you can learn how to quickly prepare a real French dinner. The school also conducts excursions to the oldest Parisian market - Maubert.
Here are some testimonials from the students of the school: “I visited this school with great pleasure in order to achieve a certain mastery and consolidate the previously acquired skills. The teaching is very high quality and interesting.” “At this school, they taught me how to bake real crispy and golden croissants, and it’s all about the right preparation of the dough.” “We met our tour guide and 8 other students at the Maubert market at 9:30. We began to move from stall to stall, on the way we were told how to choose sausages, bread, poultry, eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables. After shopping for the perfect lunch, we headed back to the cooking school, La Cuisine de Paris. We were all given aprons, today's recipes, a cutting board and a knife. The menu included salad, duck breast with fresh asparagus, onions, tomatoes, freshly baked bread, wine, and macaroons."
Training takes place in French and English and costs from 95 euros per lesson.
Website: http://lacuisineparis.com/
3. England, Raymond Blanc's Quat'Saisons
The courses of Raymond Blanc, the chef who opened the only hotel in England with two Michelin stars, must be recorded two months in advance. The chef says this about his brainchild: "Le Manoir aux Quat" Saisons is the embodiment of a personal dream that someday I will build a hotel and restaurant complex where my guests will find perfection in everything - in food, comfort, service and warm welcome."
Courses last from one to four days, and in a group - no more than six students. Classes are on the topics: "Learn to cook in one day", "Valentine's Day Dinner", vegetarian lunch and so on. Tuition fee: from 500 pounds per lesson.
You can also not only learn here, but also just relax, the hotel is so conveniently located that from here you can travel to Oxford, Shakespeare's homeland, Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as to the picturesque Cotswolds.
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Website: http://www.manoir.com/
Schools for professionals
4. France, Le Cordon Bleu
The oldest, most prestigious, expensive school, this school is famous not only for professional training, but also for the philosophy that is instilled in every student. It was here that Julia Child, who later wrote a book, was trained, on which the film "Julie and Julia" was shot.
Le Cordon Bleu has 17 branches of the school in the USA alone, in total there are 29 branches on 5 continents, about 20,000 students study here every year. The most important was and remains the French school, it is here that students from different countries come together. The training programs for chefs and confectioners are divided into three levels: basic, advanced and higher. Students are required to start at a basic level. After completing three levels, the student receives a diploma as a chef or confectioner. The highest diploma is given to those who have completed training in both disciplines. In addition to culinary programs, Le Cordon Bleu offers training in hotel service to students from other universities.
Upon admission, it is necessary to confirm knowledge of foreign languages. If knowledge is not enough, in some departments, for example, in Paris and London, you can take additional language courses with special training in "culinary" language. The cost of the basic course is 8,500 euros, and the main course is 23,000 euros.
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Website: http://www.cordonbleu.edu/
5. USA, International Culinary Center (ICC)
Simultaneous study of the basics of classic French cuisine and traditional American cuisine is the highlight of the Center, as its graduates are in demand both in the USA and in Europe. Among the teachers of the school there are stars culinary world such as Alain Salehack, Jacques Pepin, André Soltnay and Jacques Torres. For those who want to fully immerse themselves in the Center, there is a course of the same name that allows you to complete a six-month practice in restaurants in New York.
Training is conducted in several specialties: from classical culinary arts to restaurant management, from Italian and Spanish cuisine to baking and mastering the sommelier profession.
For admission to the main culinary course, you only need to fill out an online form, and then pass an interview with representatives of the Center. You will also need proven knowledge in English and a medical certificate certifying that you are fit to work as a cook. The tuition fee for the cooking course is $44,600.
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Website: http://www.internationalculinarycenter.com/
6. Russia, Gastronomic school "Abrau-Durso"
Culinary schools in Russia will help you save on costs without losing quality. It is worth noting the gastronomic school in Abrau-Dyurso, where you can gain experience in French and world gastronomy, hotel and restaurant business, and most importantly, learn how to apply it in Russia. Wine house "Abrau-Durso" opened a school together with the Hospitality Lyceum of the city of Basey, which is part of the structure of the Reims Academy. This partnership makes it possible to attract the best Russian and French teachers and practicing chefs.
For masters of gastronomy, most of the training takes place in the school's ultra-modern kitchen. Practice for students of hotel and restaurant business is carried out on the basis of the hotel and restaurant complex Abrau-Dyurso. At the same time, all classes of leading European masters are held with simultaneous translation, which completely removes the language barrier. The best students practice in France.
To enter the school, you must fill out an electronic application on the official website. Education at the school is conducted in three disciplines: "Chef", "Hotel Manager", "Restaurant Manager". Depending on the duration of the course, the cost of training will be 150,000-300,000 rubles.
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Almost every person on earth at least once in his life dreamed of being in a fairy-tale land with gingerbread houses, chocolate rivers and marshmallow clouds. Unfortunately, it exists only in films, imagination and dreams. But especially stubborn people do not give up and create a sweet world with their own hands, choosing the profession of a confectioner.
Every day they prepare delicious treats for cafe guests, bake cakes to order, invent unique chocolates, conjure jams, cakes and soufflés. The profession of a confectioner is not only sweet, but very interesting, creative, highly paid and in demand. Their professionalism is highly appreciated all over the world in the best hotels, restaurants, bakeries and confectionery factories. Not a single celebration is complete without dessert and pastries, so it is very easy for confectioners to open their own business, working with private clients.
Interestingly, in a crisis, people do not refuse sweets, but feast on even more. For confectioners, this means only one thing - they are in demand at any time and in any economic situation.
The advantages of the confectioner's specialty do not end there. Almost every person can make a career in this area with the desire and determination, while fragile girls and strong men do an excellent job. And, of course, they will never be hungry, because they live in a fabulous land of sweets.
Duties of a confectioner and features of work
Every professional confectioner should be able to come up with and prepare a lot of desserts. His responsibilities include making different types dough, fillings and creams. It can be compared with an artist, only in the hands of one paint and brush, and the other creates cream and syringe.
Depending on the qualifications and place of work, the duties of confectioners may vary, someone specializes in wedding cakes, others are responsible for the entire dessert menu of a restaurant or sweet pastries in a pastry shop, some deal exclusively with chocolate delicacies. But they all beat eggs, knead, bake, boil, fry, caramelize, decorate and add “cherry” to their creations. Each of them should know:
- The entire range of products or menu;
- Sanitary and hygienic standards;
- The recipe and the process of preparing sweets, including methods of decoration;
- How to use pastry chef's tools and kitchen appliances.
Personal qualities are no less important than knowledge. To perform such work, you need to have a developed taste, sense of smell, a good "eye", creativity, be pedantic, accurate and passionately love sweets.
Teaching the profession of a confectioner
As we wrote above, anyone can become a professional in this field. You just need to love to cook and get an education as a pastry chef. If you really want to succeed in this field: work in the best restaurants around the world, perform at culinary shows and participate in international competitions, study at one of the most prestigious culinary schools in Europe and the USA.
The undisputed leader in the training of confectioners is the Le Cordon Bleu school, whose campuses are located around the world. For example, in Paris, everyone can receive a Certificate in this direction in 1-3 months. But this education is not enough for professional development. It is necessary to continue studying on the Diploma in Confectionery program, which takes 6-9 months, while a 2-month internship is possible. There are also specialized programs: Diploma in Baking (8 months, of which 2 months internship), Diploma in Cooking and Baking (17 months, internship 2 months), Diploma in Confectionery and Baking (17 months, 2 months internship included ).
The "chip" of Le Cordon Bleu is the Grand Diploma program, where students study both cooking and confectionery. The training includes 9 months of intensive study and 2 months of internships in Michelin restaurants, which are received by the best French-speaking students of the program (mandatory!).
You can also get a pastry chef's profession at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, where there is a unique annual program for the preparation of Swiss confectionery and chocolate products. Students learn to cook not only traditional desserts, but also practice modern recipes. After 22 weeks of training, each of them undergoes a paid internship for 4-6 months (according to the standards of the Swiss education system).
You can also study the profession of a confectioner in the USA. Kendall College offers a Professional Diploma program in Baking and Confectionery. This is the longest of all programs, it is designed for 2 years. Students undergo an internship, but the most interesting thing is that after training, it is possible to obtain a Work Permit, which will allow you to legally work in the USA for 1-1.5 years. Of course, this opens up completely new professional prospects for graduates, if they wish, they can become pastry chefs. the best restaurants peace.
All of these programs offer a hands-on approach to learning and the opportunity to gain real-world experience. Students are engaged exclusively in educational kitchens and in showrooms, where they comprehend all the subtleties of confectionery: they watch how to prepare desserts, try them and repeat the recipe. All teachers are high-class professionals with many years of successful experience in the confectionery business and prestigious international awards.
Cooking is a true art and learning is a must, especially if you plan to link your career with this profession. Among the numerous culinary schools in different parts of the world below - top five.
Paradoxically, the vast majority of these institutions are located in the US, a country of fast food, which nevertheless offers the best education in this field today.
Le Cordon Bleu
This legendary school is by far the leader among the best culinary schools in the world. She is the oldest, and the most prestigious, and one of the most expensive. Despite the fact that Le Cordon Bleu has campuses on all continents of the globe, the most important among them was and remains French, it is here that dreamers gather about a career as a chef students from different countries.
The main thing that distinguishes Le Cordon Bleu from other educational institutions is not only teaching first-class culinary skills, but also carefully instilling in each student the philosophy of haute French cuisine.
Having passed such a school, he will no longer be able to be just a cook, he will be destined to become one of the best.
Admission conditions
Which branch to go to study depends on your degree of proficiency in French or English, since upon admission you will need to confirm knowledge of foreign languages.
Cost of education. The basic cooking course lasts a month, 6 days a week, with a load of 6 to 9 hours a day. The cost of the course is 8,500 euros. The main culinary course lasts 6 months, the tuition fee is 23,000 euros. (prices are specified on the institution's website. In the upper right corner of the site, select your language)
Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Specialization was divided into three categories - chef, confectioner and nutritionist.
The first 50 graduates paved the way for an endless chain of students who decided to become culinary specialists.
Much has changed since then: the culinary school has turned into an Institute, moved to New York, the number of graduates per year has exceeded hundreds, modern technologies have contributed to the teaching methods. Only one thing remains unchanged - the highest quality of teaching appreciated all over the world.
Admission conditions
To study at the institute, you must have a bachelor's degree, have practical experience in cooking for at least 6 months, provide letters of recommendation and write an essay about why you chose this particular school.
Cost of education. A full course of study costs $24,360 (check prices on the website). The institute also has a Student Financial Support Fund, which provides various grants for education. All foreign students are automatically included in the number of those who can count on the material support of the Foundation.
San Diego Culinary Institute
The Culinary Institute in San Diego is the fastest and highest start among all the world's culinary schools. The educational institution was founded only 11 years ago, and in this short time, its founders managed to demonstrate an impeccably high class, firmly taking a place among the leaders.
The peculiarity of this school is that the emphasis here is not on the theoretical knowledge of culinary specialists, but on the methodical honing of cooking techniques. They accept both already established chefs who want to gain additional knowledge, and those who are thinking about changing their education and decided to start training from scratch.
Admission conditions
To study at the institute, you will be required to write an essay in which you will have to describe the goals of your study. You also need to provide 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, in case you already have work experience.
In conclusion, you will be required to pass a simple entrance exam and pass an interview with one of the teachers of the school.
The level of English must be at least B1.
New England Culinary Institute (NECI)
This small school is located in Vermont(USA), became famous all over the world partly due to its teaching method.
Training takes place in natural conditions for a chef - not on a training ground, but in the real kitchen of one of the successful restaurants, where students, under the guidance of teachers and a chef, cook for real customers of the institution.
The founders of the school are more than sure: in this way, culinary science is comprehended faster and with the highest quality, and about 500 school graduates annually confirm this theory in practice.
Admission conditions
You can enter this school after passing an interview with one of the teachers of the school, providing also an essay, letters of recommendation and a resume confirming your practical experience.
Being a professional in your field - what could be better than being admired and trying to follow your example. But reaching the level of a culinary maestro is not so easy. It requires countless amounts of time, effort, labor and the desire to improve oneself.
Especially for you, we have made a selection of the best culinary schools in the world, where you can not only hone your culinary skills, but also gain invaluable experience that will make you a real culinary Guru.
1. Le Cordon Bleu
This is the most famous and legendary culinary academy in the world, which includes more than 50 schools in 20 countries. The most famous branches of the school are in Paris and London. Le Cordon Bleu is not just a culinary academy where you learn the craft of cooking, but also a place where you instill the philosophy of haute French cuisine. Graduates of this academy are simply destined to become the best chefs in the world.
If you decide to enter here, then you will need knowledge of French or English (depending on the location of the branch) languages, which will need to be proven.
Education at Le Cordon Bleu takes place in several stages, therefore, in order to receive a diploma from the academy, you must first take culinary courses at their school and receive a certificate.
2 Barilla Academy
If you want to learn how to cook pasta that will be loved by millions, you should definitely learn this at the Barilla Culinary Academy, which is considered one of the most prestigious in the world.
Both celebrity chefs and restaurant owners are certified here. And although the history of the academy began quite recently, namely since 2004, Barilla has become the No. 1 brand for making pasta.
The Academy offers not only long courses, but also one-day classes, which are aimed at studying a particular dish.
The academy also stands out for its colossal library, which already has over 8,500 books.
3. Raymond Blanc Culinary School
The school of famous English chef Raymond Blanc is very popular among the culinary elite. Therefore, in order to get into courses from Raymond Blanc, you must sign up and book places at least two months in advance! The culinary school is located on the territory of the Le Manoir aux Quat "Saisons hotel, which makes it possible to study and relax in comfort
Courses usually last from 1 to 4 days in small groups of 6 people.
4. Culinary Institute of America
This culinary institute opened in 1946 and even then positioned itself as a professional culinary school for chefs.
To enter the institute, you must have a bachelor's degree, at least 6 months of work in the culinary craft, as well as letters of recommendation and an essay why you want to study here. Another huge plus of the institute is that it gives out grants for education not only to Americans, but also to foreign students.
5. Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners
One of the no less famous schools in Italy, ICIF, is distinguished by the fact that it is designed for foreigners and is located in a medieval castle in the city of Costiglio d'Asti. The institute trains both professional chefs and beginners who want to get acquainted with the culinary craft. A feature of the institute is the eleoteka - a place where they learn to understand olive oil, and the enoteka - a sommelier school. After training, students are offered a list of restaurants where they can complete a 4-month internship.
The training will take place throughout the year and its cost will vary from 5,500 to 10,000 euros, depending on the course you choose.
6. School of Alain Ducasse
The Paris school of one of the most famous chefs of our time, Alain Ducasse, was founded in 2009. It includes 4 master kitchens, a wine cellar, a meeting room and a shop. At Alain Ducasse's culinary school, you will learn how to cook the chef's legendary dishes, dive into the basics of pastry making, and also teach you how to drink wine correctly.
7. School of Culinary Arts Auguste Escoffier
The Escoffier School of Culinary Arts empowers students to realize their potential in the culinary and pastry arts through small classes and personalized, streamlined teaching methods developed by the king of chefs, Auguste Escoffier. The peculiarity of the school is that it does not just teach the basics of cooking, but shows and puts into practice the philosophy "from farm to table", that is, each student is required to practice on the farm. Another huge plus of this school is the availability of online courses through which you will be able to participate in real-time discussions, learn the business direction of the industry and fine-tune your skills in the culinary arts.
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