Does The FCI offer programs for people who are serious about food but don want a career in the industry?
We offer specially designed courses for the serious amateur – those people who are happy in their current career but still want to explore their passion for food. In Essentials of Fine Cooking, which The New York Times has dubbed the “boot-camp of cooking,” students get a full and thorough grounding in the fundamental competencies of Western cooking – everything from knife skills and stock-making to food preservation and kitchen ordering. In Pastry Techniques, students master the art of pastry-making, including cake and tart-making, cold and hot desserts, cookies, plated desserts, and petit fours. We also offer a one-week intensive bread course that teaches bakers-in-training how to mix, shape, proof, and score traditional French, Italian, and Middle-European breads. Click here to learn more about our Amateur Programs.
We offer specially designed courses for the amateur cooks who want to explore their passion for food. For example, in Essentials of Fine Cooking, which the New York Times dubbed the “boot-camp of cooking,” students learn the techniques and recipes to prepare a variety of impressive dishes. Pastry Techniques has students learning the art of pastry-making, including cakes and tarts, plated desserts, cookies, and petit fours. Click here to see a list of amateur courses.
