Gourmet Cooking and Catering - A Home Study Distance Learning Course

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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    120h

  • Duration

    12 Months

The field of professional cooking and catering continues to be one of the most profitable small business ventures — for those who possess the knowledge and skills for success.

To make a go of a career in this field, not only must you have the necessary culinary skills but you'll need to add a good dash of business expertise into the mix. The great thing about this course is that it covers all the ingredients needed for a successful career in cooking and catering. Not only will you receive detailed instruction on preparing and handling food, but you will develop other skills critical to your success, including selling and bookkeeping.

The Gourmet Cooking and Catering Course includes:
The food service industry;
Basic cooking principles and methods;
Preparing main dishes;
Preparing starches, salads and entrees;
Preparing desserts and baked goods;
Catering for a wedding;
Managing a successful catering business.

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Price for Emagister users: The enrolment fee for the Gourmet Cooking and Catering home study course is £686.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the o

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About this course


Key Topics

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gourmet Cooking And Catering course is divided into five comprehensive modules:

Module 1: The Food Service Industry
Module 2: Preparing Main Dishes
Module 3: Preparing Starches, Salads and Entrees
Module 4: Preparing Desserts and Baked Goods
Module 5: Managing a Successful Catering Business

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Gourmet Cooking and Catering and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

NCFE Level 3 Award in Gourmet Cooking And Catering

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Catering
  • Cooking

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Course programme

COURSE OVERVIEW

How is the course structured?

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gourmet Cooking And Catering course is divided into five comprehensive modules:

Module 1: The Food Service Industry
- A history of modern food service
- The organisation of modern kitchens
- Food storage, handling and preparation
- Setting up a system for food safety
- The tools and equipment of professional cooking
- Basic cooking principles and methods
- The recipe: its structure and use
- Building a menu
- Techniques for producing stocks and sauces
- Understanding soups

Module 2: Preparing Main Dishes
- Composition, structure and basic quality factors of meat
- Understanding the basic meat cuts
- Cooking and handling meats
- Roasting, baking and grilling meats
- Pan-frying, simmering and braising meats
- Understanding poultry
- Cutting up a chicken
- Dressings and stuffings
- Methods of cooking poultry
- Understanding fish and shellfish
- Cooking fish and shellfish
- Cooking and handling vegetables

Module 3: Preparing Starches, Salads and Entrees
- Cooking potatoes
- Understanding rice and other grain products
- Cooking pasta and dumplings
- Types of salads and preparation techniques
- Preparing salad dressings
- Preparing sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres
- Breakfast foods and their preparation
- Dairy products, coffee and tea
- The handling and serving of cold dishes
- Hot food presentation
- Cold food presentation and buffet service
- Recipes from International Cuisine

Module 4: Preparing Desserts and Baked Goods
- Basic principles of baking
- The ingredients used in baking
- Understanding yeast products
- Dough formulas and techniques
- Mixing and production methods for quick breads
- Cake-making formulas and techniques
- Production and application of icings
- Preparing, baking and cooling biscuits
- Assembly and baking of pies
- Pastries, meringues and fruit desserts
- Creams, custards and puddings
- Frozen desserts and sauces

Module 5: Managing a Successful Catering Business
- Advantages of the catering business
- Financial and legal considerations
- On-premises catering
- Selling and booking affairs
- Developing and increasing sales
- Planning and pricing banquet menu package plans
- The various types of parties and functions
- Catering for a wedding
- The catering kitchen and related areas
- Setting up a banquet
- Volume purchasing
- Off-premises catering
- Outside services
- Computerised catering

Course Assessments

The Level 3 in Gourmet Cooking and Catering course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Level 3 Gourmet Cooking And Catering home study course is £686.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £549 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £137.25 and then 4 equal payments of £137.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Additional information

Career opportunities: Restaurant Manager, Head Chef and Kitchen Assistant

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Gourmet Cooking and Catering - A Home Study Distance Learning Course

£ 549 VAT inc.