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Course Title:   Advanced Diploma in Global Cuisine and Culinary Theatre

This 6 month post-graduate course is open to students who have completed the Diploma in Global Cuisine or any other equivalent culinary qualification and is offered as an optional addendum on successfully completing the theory component of the Diploma course.

The Advanced Diploma moves beyond the basics and more into advanced Patisserie, Food Deconstruction and Molecular Gastronomy, as well as the business management of catering with Menu Construction, Cost Control, Marketing, Up-Selling, Food Communication and Business Administration. 

Theory Component 

Module 10 - Food Theatre & Culinary Communications
Food Demonstrating, Recipe writing, Culinary Teaching, Food Critiques & Food Judging

Module 11 – Deconstruction & Molecular Gastronomy
Gums, Alginates, Thickeners, Jellies, Foams, Sprays, Mists

Module 12 – Store-Cupboard Basics, Menu Construction & Costing
Store Ingredients, Replacement & Matching, Menu Planning, Specials
Costing Project

Module 13 – Advanced Patisserie
Sweets, Desserts & Pastry Products, Chocolate and Sugar

Module 14 - The Business of Catering
Conceptual Positioning, Sales, Marketing, Branding, Customer Service, Menu Planning, Food Costing, Up-selling, Cost Control, Kitchen Maintenance and Design, Administration, Accounts, Budgets and Balance Sheets
Business Plan Project 

Practical Component

Tutoring student practicals:

Overseeing and planning of Functions, Teambuilds and Catering
Kitchen Judging - Weekly Mystery basket cook-offs
Vegetarian Cooking - Ingredients, pitfalls, alternatives and adaptation
Un-set Practical Exam
Set Practical Exam

Course Title 2 Advanced Diploma in Global Cuisine and Culinary Theatre Classification Culinary and Food -> Culinary Art Course Requirements Chefs Diploma Price R40 000.00 Notes

Course Information Location Kwazulu Natal - Durban Course Type Customised Start Dates Jan & July Length of Course 6 months Final Registration Date

Contact Details Name Shaun Smith Phone +27 (82) 4149114 or 031 2620621 Email shaunsmithfusioncooking.co.za