Advanced Grand Escoffier Diploma

During the Advanced programme learners will delve deeper into the modules studied during the Grand Escoffier Diploma, preparing recipe logs and assignments to demonstrate their techniques and skills in:

Preparation, cooking and finishing of vegetables, sauces and soups; Preparation, cooking and finishing of poultry, meat and game; Preparation, cooking and finishing of fish and shellfish; Producing frozen, cold and hot desserts; Baking and baked products; Producing fermented dough products; Producing farinaceous dishes

In addition learners will cover three new modules:

Nutrition and Producing Healthier Dishes

This unit aims to develop the knowledge and skill required to produce healthier dishes for a range of different people Students are expected to understand the benefits of producing healthier dishes and demonstrate the methods of preparation; storage and cooking that can be used to achieve this

Food Product Development

This unit aims to develop the learners' understanding of how products are designed and evaluated It has a practical component as well as the need to collect information and evaluate how the product was received by customers or colleagues

Techniques and skills in producing international dishes

This unit aims to develop the skills and knowledge of international cuisine requiring them to using a range of techniques and equipment Students are expected to demonstrate precision when completing tasks. The Students will also study the factors that have contributed to the style of cuisine understand and be able to use specialist equipment related to the chosen international cuisine

A passion for cooking

Over 100 years of culinary excellence

Entry Requirements

All applicants will be assessed on application and invited for an interview We will take into consideration your educational achievements and any work experience that you have completed

You should be able to demonstrate: t

Completion of secondary school education

If you are a national of a country which is not majority English speaking you'll be required to demonstrate IELTS overall score of 5 0 (or equivalent English qualification)

If you are applying for a student visa this should be a Home Office Secure English Language Test (SELT) Please check with the international office for further information before arranging a test

Be able to demonstrate you have a passion for Culinary Arts

To apply you'll need to submit: Fees

Westminster Kingsway College course application form

Educational achievements with evidence Further qualifications with evidence

Passport (photo page only) Personal statement

Visa

If you are non British national you may need a visa to study on these courses The visa type ordinarily obtained for study is as follows:

Grand Escoffier Diploma: Visitor Visa

Advanced Grand Escoffier Diploma: Student

Visa

Further information on visas can be found here

Contact:

Telephone: +44(0)207 802 8930

Email: international@capitalccg ac uk westking ac uk/grand-escoffier-diploma

A passion for cooking

Over 100 years of culinary excellence

One full payment of £13,000 for the Grand Diploma or £20,000 for the Advanced Diploma Additional fee of £1000 for work placement

Teaching hours

GLH (guided learning hours) 24 hours per week

Grand Escoffier Diploma Certificate/ Advanced Grand Escoffier Diploma

Certificate

The Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Certificate

Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Advanced Grand Escoffier only)