Diploma in Plant-Based Culinary Arts

This program was designed to meet the growing demand from the professional world of culinary arts to be able to offer its customers predominantly plant-based menus, with mastery of the techniques and know-how specific to the use of plant-based products.

As part of this training, students will explore a wide range of vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, seeds, cereals and legumes, in order to learn techniques for using them in creative and innovative cuisine.

General objectives and intentions of the programme

Provide in accordance with the National Occupational skills and industry standard, the skills, attitude and knowledge associated with culinary techniques for Plant-Based culinary arts and to acquire the related values to work as a professional in either the commercial, industrial or retail catering industry, commercial kitchens, hotels and restaurants
Apply modern culinary techniques to design and implement contemporary menus that focus on Plant-Based cuisine, vegan and vegetarian
Develop student’s capability to follow hygiene, health & safety in workplace procedures and to contribute to the effectiveness of work teams
Prepare students to apply a wide range of skills to recipe method writing through culinary terms and ingredients knowledge
Employ a variety of teaching methods including demonstration, kitchen practical, group discussions and sensory evaluations
Build a foundation for lifelong learning which will enable graduates to progress in their culinary and hospitality careers
Experience professional development related to the different players of the plant-based food industry through lectures, conferences and excursions

This programme is aimed at people who seek to:

Increase their skills and knowledge in Plant – Based, vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Expand their knowledge in developing New Food Products for the growing vegetarian and vegan markets
Open a food business in the future, particularly one related to plant-based cuisine
Make a career change into the health food industry
Feed their passion for plant-based culinary arts

Key information

Prerequisites

All applicants must be aged 18 years or older
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate or equivalent
Have a B2 level in English or B1 in French
The programmes are open to beginners, Experience or practical knowledge is not required

Intakes: January and July

Teaching method: Demonstrations, practical classes & theory classes.

Assessment Method: Assessment will be measured against the stated learning outcomes of each unit, as well as against the overall learning outcomes of the program. A range of assessment methods will be used which may include, but are not limited to: practical evaluation, practical examination, as well as the creation of a culinary file: collection of products made by the student during their training, final evaluation by the creation of a dish

Languages: The courses are taught in French and consecutively translated into English.

Diploma awarded: The Diploma in Plant-Based Culinary Arts is delivered by the Le Cordon Bleu International Foundation, conditional on successful completion of the final exam.

Diploma Details

Programme Content
This diploma focuses on the creation of elaborate dishes from plant-based foods only, providing a large creative repertoire around products, culinary skills and recipes.

During the training, students will learn to:
- Demonstrate fundamental culinary preparations and techniques in plant-based culinary arts
- Apply health, safety and hygiene regulations for professional kitchens
- Identify a wide range of vegetables, legumes, grains and Plant-Based produce and culinary terms
- Apply recipe construction techniques to this range of ingredients
- Develop flavor profiles and apply sensory analysis techniques
- Construct dishes which apply the principles of plant-based culinary arts
Duration and Tuition Fees

Duration: 3 months

Tuition fees:

€9,800 - Le Cordon Bleu Alumni. These fees include the application fee (€500), learning material and all activities

An additional fee will be charged to new students for the purchase of a mandatory student kit
Statistics

Graduation rate: 100% (out of a total of 34 students over the 2 terms of 2023)

Term Dates & Prices

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2025

Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025 ( Standard )

9,800.00€

Jun 30, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 ( Standard )

9,800.00€

Last page update in September 2024

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