Introduction to the Fundamentals of French Cuisine (Certificate)
Paris, France
DURATION
2 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 3,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen, and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy.
Objectives
- Acquire the basic professional techniques of French cuisine
- Understand the working environment of a professional kitchen
- Produce and present dishes from starter to main
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Curriculum
These programs are taught directly in English with a maximum of 10 participants allowing for one-on-one instruction and support.
All teaching in this program will be in English (guest chefs may speak in French with simultaneous translation). Course materials will be in English. Although knowledge of the French language is not a requirement to be admitted to the program, it is important for the internship and more generally for daily life in Paris.
Content
- Running a workstation with respect for health and safety rules
- Use of professional vocabulary and technical sheets
- Understanding of material and equipment for:
- Preparation: knives, blender, cutter, crockery, mandolin
- Cooking: oven, salamander grill, range cooker
- Storage and preservation: positive and negative cold rooms, stockrooms
- Mastery of techniques for:
- Preliminary preparation: peeling, chopping, carving
- Slow and fast cooking: braising, stewing, poaching, grilling, roasting, frying, sautéeing, steaming
- Production of sauces by decoction, infusion, fusion, liaison and emulsion
- Plating and presentation
- Understanding quality and purchase criteria: dairy and eggs, fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, spices, condiments etc.
Frequency
- Classes run from Monday through Friday
- A general week includes 35 hours
Learning Methods
- Demonstrations of professional skills
- Hands-on practice: students make all products themselves
- Applied technology training