You will learn how to source and select the perfect products, as well as how to best prepare and cook them, applying both traditional and modern techniques. English and French language teaching options available, with 80% of program content focused on practical workshops and training.
CULINARY ARTS ESSENTIALS
Duration:
2 months
Specialization:
Culinary arts and entrepreneurship
Instruction language:
English or French
Where taught:
Paris Campus
Introduction
This immersive and practical program gives you the opportunity to discover the fundamentals of French cuisine. It features demonstrations by renowned chefs and experts, together with hands-on professional training in our state-of-the-art technical kitchens.
Course structure
Culinary Arts Fundamental Techniques
- 2 weeks
Bistronomy & Contemporary Cuisine
- 2 weeks
Mediterranean Cuisine
- 2 weeks
Hotel Catering (breakfast, brunch, tea-time)
- 2 weeks
Hygiene and Business License requirements (French program only)
- 1 week
content
What you will achieve
By the end of the program you will have gained important insights into new culinary trends, including green gastronomy. You will also have the knowledge and skills to prepare some of the emblematic dishes of chef Alain Ducasse. Potential career paths from this program include entrepreneur, chef, private chef and caterer.
Accreditation
Completing this program will earn you the title of “Cuisinier(e) entrepreneur(se)”*, NSF code 221T, level 3 entered in the National Register of Professional Certifications by order of September 26th 2016 and published in the Official Journal on October 4th 2016.
*This training is available via APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experience Learning).
Admission Requirements
For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.
No previous degree or experience required
18 years minimum
French A2
Intake dates and fees
| Academic Expenses | Semester | Annual |
| Tuition fees | 3,00,000 | 6,00,000 |
| Living expenses | Semester | Annual |
| Residential board | 1,29,000 | 2,58,000 |
Paris Campus
Address
16-20 avenue du Maréchal Juin, 92190 Meudon, France
Location
The new flagship campus of École Ducasse in Meudon – an affluent Parisian suburb that is just 10km from the heart of France’s capital.
Success stories
We are very well-supported throughout the program, which is particularly intense. We have timings to respect and every day we make at least 3 to 5 recipes for sauces, meat and fish dishes, side dishes and so on. There’s a lot of work to do and you learn a great deal. It’s an amazing experience!
Victor Chenot
Culinary Arts Essentials’ Alumni