Panoramica del corso
Our programs are professional immersions in the culinary world, directly inspired from the unique terroir of one of the most famous wine cradle in the world.
The programs are designed with professionals in French Pastry and Oenologie, and thought through a wine and cuisine creativity project, to understand and acquire the know-how and the knowledge of an art shortly linked to the French terroir.
Cosa imparerai
The pastry program includes 560 teaching hours, over 70% spent in the kitchen
★ Pastry Techniques
Tart crusts, puff pastry, pâte à choux, biscuits for entremets, creams, icings and glazes
★ Decorating techniques
Traditional and contemporary tarts, cakes / entremets, individual pastries, petit-fours, gateaux de voyage, chocolate molding, chocolate bonbons, French confectioneries, ice creams, frozen desserts…
★ Dessert and Beverage Pairing
An introductory course to wines and other beverages that can be served with desserts.
★ Guest Chef demonstrations
Well-known guest chefs will be invited to give demonstrations of their own recipes. These Chefs will use advanced techniques to produce modern and trendy pastries.
★ Applied Art
An overview of drawing and painting skills applied to pastry.
★ Creativity project
Participants will receive 15 hours of practical art classes working towards a creativity project in which they will design and produce their very own pastry. As a final exam, participants will present their creation to a panel of judges.
★ Professional French
Beginner to advanced beginner levels: basic grammar, vocabulary related to gastronomy (equipment, techniques, action verbs …)
★ Gastronomy-related conferences and visits
Artisans, culinary demonstrations, guest chefs, special dinners, conferences on specific themes.
★ Study Trip
At the end of the program, students will take a three-day trip to a French region or city to discover its history, culture and gastronomy.
Dettagli del corso
Per chi è il corso?
To be considered for admission, you must :
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a high-school level diploma
- Speak English fluently