The French Culinary Institute
California
 

Culinary

Total Immersion Chef Training: Work Experience

From knife skills to presentation, learn the time-tested techniques, and a few modern innovations, that shape the culinary world.
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Culinary Arts
Work Experience
This groundbreaking program is designed for those who want to be at the forefront of tomorrow’s most celebrated cuisine.
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Culinary Arts
Work Experience and Farm-to-Table Intensive
Immerse yourself in classical culinary training then bring your education alive with a 7-day trip to Lyon, France.
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Culinary Arts
Work Experience and French Intensive

Study Abroad

The Italian Culinary Experience will forever change how you think about life and food by exposing you to the language, cuisine, and culture of Italy.
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Italian Culinary Experience

Serious Amateur

Engage the culinary arts head-on in this intensive program, adapted from the curriculum used to train career students.
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Culinary Techniques
Whether you’re a kitchen neophyte or a confident cook wanting to learn more, this hands-on class will transform your abilities.
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Essentials of Fine Cooking
Learn how to execute the essential vegetable cuts, from julienne to chiffonade, plus debone chickens and fillet whole fish.
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Knife Skills, Deboning, and Filleting
Embrace the age-old tradition of charcuterie and learn the techniques to create a delightful array of fine delicacies.
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Charcuterie and Pates

One-Day Classes

This hands-on workshop will teach you advanced canning techniques.
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Canning: Pressure Cooker
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of canning at home.
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Canning: Water Bath
Create flavorful, healthy ceviche at home.
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Ceviche
In this hands-on class, learn some of the quintessential dishes of our beloved Dean and French Master Chef, Jacques Pépin.
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Classic Jacques Pépin
Learn how to create beautiful, flavorful meals from your local farmers market.
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Farmers Market Cuisine
Learn to make the delightful, pillowy pasta of Italy.
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Gnocchi 101
Turn the local catch-of-the-day into a stunning meal.
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Light Summer Seafood
Beer: a versatile ingredient and refreshing beverage.
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Oktoberfest
Learn the culturally-rich Scandinavian cooking techniques that are taking global cuisine by storm.
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Scandinavian Cuisine
A classic Mesoamerica dish demystified.
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Tamales

For Teens

This class is specifically designed for young adults, ages 13 and above, who have a desire to learn the fundamentals of fine cooking.
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Cooking Camp for Teens

Workshops

This exclusive hands-on course is designed for professional educators seeking to improve their skills.
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Teacher's Workshop