
Serious Amateur
Want to sharpen your knife skills, decorate a three-tiered cake, or put together an elaborate multicourse meal? Pick an Amateur course that suits your fancy and get ready to take your cooking and baking skills to new heights.
Culinary
Embrace the age-old tradition of charcuterie and learn the techniques to create a delightful array of fine delicacies—cured meats, pâtés, sausages, and prosciutto—all in just three short sessions.
If you've ever dreamed of working in a professional kitchen, but been told to “wait until you're older,” your time has finally arrived. We designed this class specifically for young adults, ages 13 and above, who have a desire to learn the fundamentals of fine cooking.
Engage the culinary arts head-on in this intensive program, adapted from the curriculum used to train The FCI’s career students. Become immersed in the foundations of the chef’s repertoire during 110 intensive hours of study.
Whether you’re a total kitchen neophyte or a confident cook wanting to learn more, our hands-on Essentials of Fine Cooking course will transform your culinary abilities… all in just eight sessions.
Learn to artfully prepare a variety of classic dishes, including dried and fresh pastas, pizza, risotto, and antipasti using authentic Italian cooking techniques and ingredients.
Learn how to execute the essential vegetable cuts, from julienne to chiffonade, with precision and gain the techniques to debone chickens and fillet whole fish.
Learn techniques and recipes to prepare a variety of delicious, authentic Spanish tapas perfect for any occasion.
Pastry & Bread
In 25 hours, attain the chocolate-making skill to make melt-in-your-mouth delights including truffles, bonbons, chocolate-dipped toffee and more.
In this hands-on and in-depth course, amateur bakers who aspire to take their pastry skills to new heights, will acquire the skills and techniques to create a wide range of beautiful, delectable desserts.











