Stack your technical skills in this hands-on course designed for ambitious culinary professionals.
Are you a culinary changemaker seeking advanced technical proficiency? This professional-level course teaches the precision techniques employed by the world's best chefs.
Offered at our New York City and Los Angeles campuses, the Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique curriculum covers skills used in today's top restaurants. You'll train with expert Chef-Instructors and use state-of-the-art equipment, including immersion circulators, vacuum sealers, ISI siphons, aquarium bubblers and more. You'll also receive instruction in sous vide, lactic acid fermentation, spherification and fluid gels, among other sought after skills — combining science and artistry in every plate. From ancient methods for flavor development to today's most advanced techniques, students will study the joyful balance of creative expression and flavor and texture development.
Please note, this course is available to senior-level students currently enrolled in one of the Institute's career training programs (Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts or Health-Centered Culinary Arts) who have completed a minimum of three program modules. The course is also open to alumni and individuals with significant culinary experience.
Course Name: Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique
Course Duration: 5 weeks
Class Times: afternoon
The culinary world is full of opportunities, and embracing next-gen techniques can help you seize them. This professional-level course is designed to open doors to businesses seeking chefs who understand both tradition and innovation, from high-end restaurants to R&D labs. Among the advanced skills covered are hydrocolloids, sous vide and contemporary plating.
Students in the Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique course are distinguished by a red commis cap. Your cap is a mark of ambition, skill, and dedication. It's also a symbol that you are serious about mastering contemporary cuisine and standing out in a competitive culinary industry.
While the tools and equipment have evolved, the techniques for developing flavor and refining texture are timeless. A key lesson in the Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique curriculum is low temperature cooking. Throughout the 5-week course students are taught the transformational applications of smoking and sous vide.
Fine dining is about artistry as much as flavor. In this course, you'll test plating techniques that add dimension and visual impact. Explore spherification, emulsifications, tuiles, foams and more. In addition to creating volume and drama, students will explore the art of balancing color and flavor via purees, powders and garnishes.
This course is designed to enhance the foundational skills taught in our accredited Diploma and Degree programs. Our comprehensive Culinary Arts, Health-Centered Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts and Restaurant & Culinary Management programs teach core skills for diverse culinary and hospitality paths. Pairing these with the Advanced Pastry & Baking Technique course can increase opportunities by deepening expertise.
We believe immersive training is the best way to learn, which is why we provide hands-on culinary courses in New York City and Los Angeles — two of America’s culinary capitals. Our Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique course is designed for students who are ready to push boundaries and elevate their craft.
Take the smart next step by enrolling in Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique today. Reach out to an Admissions Representative to secure your spot: email [email protected] or call (888) 354-CHEF.
The admissions process is the start of a lasting relationship with our faculty, administration and alumni network. Your Admissions Representative will introduce you to the personal experience the Institute is known for. Their mission is to understand your career goals and help you select the program(s) best suited to your needs and goals.
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ICE's New Advanced Contemporary Cuisine & Technique course is composed of 10 lessons spread through five courses. Below are the course syllabi and some sample dishes that students will prepare with the techniques covered.
Curriculum, ingredients and recipes are examples and are subject to change at any time without notice.
