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Contemporary Gastronomy Signature Program

Duration:

8 months



Specialization:

Culinary arts and Food & Beverage

Instruction language:

English

Where taught:

Paris Campus

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Introduction

Taught across eight months at our brand new Paris Campus, this Signature program is ideal for culinary enthusiasts, career-changers, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in working within the universe of gastronomy.

Course structure

  • Culinary Arts Fundamental Techniques – 2 weeks
  • Contemporary Mediterranean Cuisine – 2 weeks
  • Alternative Gastronomy & Bistronomy – 6 weeks
  • Natural & Healthy Cuisine – 3 weeks
  • French Pastry Arts & Contemporary Desserts – 4 weeks
  • Chocolate & Ice Cream – 2 weeks
  • New Trends in Bakery – 2 weeks
  • Gastronomic Cuisine & Restaurant Immersion – 4 weeks
  • Spirits, Wines & Beverages (Sensorial Analysis and Food Pairing) – 3 weeks
  • Management Essentials – 2 weeks
  • Field Trip – 2 weeks

Success stories

First of all I chose École Ducasse for Chef Alain Ducasse's reputation, expertise and philosophy. To me it appears that he founded one of the best schools in France. I recommend it to everyone for the high level of practice, the quality of the products students work with, the amazing expertise of the chef instructors and the passion of the fellow students we grow with each day!

Assel Kapsalimova

Culinary Arts Diploma’s student

content

With a bespoke, highly immersive curriculum that features 80% hands-on training, you will acquire advanced sensorial analysis and food pairing skills . You will be taught by influential experts, who will lead you to the forefront of culinary arts innovation. Above all, you will become fully immersed in chef Alain Ducasse’s philosophy as it relates to contemporary cuisine.

 

Outside the kitchen, the program incorporates a package of management essentials and discovery field trips (see separate tab), where you can learn from – and network with – food entrepreneurs and celebrated chefs.

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field trips

Two weeks of the program curriculum are devoted to exclusive discovery field trips, where you will meet with renowned chefs and experts in the culinary field.

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what you will achieve

Upon completion of this program, you will possess the tools and insights to launch a career as a chef, or drive your own entrepreneurial project.

 

In addition to its world-class training and instruction, the program also provides exceptional opportunities for network building. You will have the chance to meet key players in the world of gastronomy, notably during the discovery field trips.

 

Potential career paths from this program include:
 

· Chef or pastry chef

· Chef instructor

· Entrepreneur

· Consultant

· Restaurant owner

· Concept developer

· Catering manager

· Production manager

· F&B manager

· Food writer and critic

 

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admission requirements

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

 

No previous degree or experience required

18 years minimum

IELTS > 4.5

intake dates and fees

Next intake

Upon request

 

Fees
Total €: 46 000

 


For a full breakdown of fees and payment options please contact us.

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.



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