Course Overview

On this exciting course, you'll learn how to prepare food to a very high standard, from sourcing the best ingredients to the art of presentation. And as well as improving your culinary talents, you'll discover how you can apply them to running your own successful business.

Pre-requisites 

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Key Topics

• Dynamics of Catering
• Food Styles of Catering
• The Gourmet Kitchen

Qualification

The Professional Chef ICS Diploma

Support 

As an ICS home learning student, you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.  Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment 

At the end of each unit you complete a test, send it to us, and we'll send you your mark through the post.  Access to an equipped kitchen is required for the cooking labs.  You will also need to purchase the required produce for the labs – but you do get to eat your culinary creations!

What our Students Say 

"ICS offered me the flexibility of studying when I wanted. Whenever I needed to speak to someone I received good information and all the support I needed." Clare Bottomley, ICS Graduate, Surrey.

Your Future Prospects 

You may decide to start your own freelance catering business or enter a career in the culinary sector, perhaps as a chef or catering manager. Top chefs can can upwards of £25,000, although this is dependent of the size of the establishment, and the experience and qualifications of the individual.

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