COURSE ON ITALIAN CULINARY ESSENTIALS
2 Weeks of theoretical and practical lessons with board and lodging included and the opportunity of a practical training period at the best Italian restaurantsBecome a professional in Italian food and wine!
CONTACT US NOWBecome a professional in Italian food and wine!
CONTACT US NOWThe COURSE ON ITALIAN CULINARY ESSENTIALS is meant for professionals or for students wishing to achieve a faster training in traditional cuisine and its modern-creative evolution, with foundamental notions on extra virgin olive oil, aromatic herbs and spices, traditional first courses, pastry, leavening techniques (bread, focaccia and pizza) and wine.
DURATION
The Course has a total duration of 100 DAYS:
- 2 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons at the Institute
- 11 weeks of internship (optional) at Italian restaurant previously selected by the Institute
DIPLOMA
Diploma from the Institute at the completion of the course
THOSE WHO CAN ENROLL ARE:
- Holders of diplomas from higher education hospitality institutes or centres
- Foreign and Italian professionals from the food and wine sector
- Workers from the sector with at least one year of documented experience in hospitality industry worldwide
LESSONS TOPICS
Cooking lessons
- Use of extra virgin olive oil and aromatic herbs in different Italian recipes
- Hot and cold starters
- Mother sauces / basic sauces
- Italian first courses
- Italian main courses
Tasting lessons
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Pastry lessons
- Creamy desserts
- Small pastries
- Traditional regional cakes
Bakery lessons
- Leavening and processing techniques for bread and breadsticks
- Traditional pizzas and focaccia
Wine lessons
- Viticulture and winemaking technique
- Wine Tasting technique
- National Enography
Educational trips & visits
- Cheese factory
- Local wine company
The recipes prepared may vary according to season and to product availability. The number of recipes prepared varies according to their level of difficulty and, in the case of hands-on classes, from the level of skill and speed of execution of the participating students.
INTERNSHIP (OPTIONAL)
The professional internship – optional, not included in the subcription costs takes place at the end of the Course on Italian Culinary Essentials at restaurants belonging to the Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe Association (www.jre.it), with which ICIF has stipulated an agreement.
The restaurants for the internship training are selected by ICIF experienced staff. Here the students can put into practice and improve all those skills learnt during the course as well as improving their knowledge in their particular area of interest. The groups is divided and each student is sent to a different restaurant. Board and accomodation are supplied by the restaurateurs hosting the students, who provide them with the accommodation at their disposal.
FEE
Complete course: 2.900 €
Included in the price of the course:
- Accommodation at the ICIF’s guesthouse for 2 weeks in small apartments (2-rooms flats with single, twins or triple rooms and one bathroom)
- Breakfast from Monday to Friday
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in the school canteen from Monday to Friday
- A complete chef uniform: jacket, trouser, apron and paper hat
- Support for the Student Visa application procedure (if needed)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED
- Group bus transfer from Milano Malpensa airport to Costigliole d’Asti, price: € 50
- Assistance in purchasing of a new sim card
- Assistance for organizing Food and Wine tours and extra educational activities
- Assistance for organizing transfer for food sector events and fairs
