Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
Swiss Grand Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary ArtsPort-Valais, Switzerland
DEGREE TYPE
Diploma
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 44,100 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Explore the health benefits of vegetarian cuisine and learn how to prepare vegetarian fine-dining meals, through mastering presentation, ingredient substitutions, and wine pairings.
Program Highlights
Learn how to create and transform any dish into a vegetarian feast!
- Choose between one of our two industry-endorsed Vegetarian courses.
- Acquire the skills to prepare vegetarian fine-dining meals by mastering presentation, ingredient substitutions, and wine pairings.
- Learn the essentials of service etiquette, the importance of balancing nutrition and health, and strict hygiene protocols.
- A world-class culinary program that equips you with the technical skills you need to be a Michelin Star chef.
- Exchanges from top vegetarian chefs and restaurants.
- Graduate with a:
- Swiss Grand Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts
- Swiss Grand Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts
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Admissions
Curriculum
Structure
Learn the essential practical aspects of vegetarian cooking and understand the development of vegetarian cuisine and the influence of other dietary requirements through one of our specialized vegetarian courses.
Year 1 - Swiss Grand Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts: Le Bouveret
Graduate with a Swiss Grand Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts
Term 1: 11 Weeks
- Fundamentals of Vegetarian and Plant-Based Cooking
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Introduction to Industry Experience
- French or German
Term 2: 11 Weeks
- Vegetarian and Plant-Based Gourmet Cuisine
- Taste through Time: History and Culture of Vegetarian Cuisines and Plant-Based Diets
- Introduction to Vegan Baking and Pastry Arts
- Nutrition, Health, and Special Diets
- Business Communication
- French or German
Optional Internship
- Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months) for Swiss Grand Diploma track
Term 3: 11 Weeks
- Vegetarian Cuisines of the World
- Vegan Dessert Creations
- Vegetarian Culinary Trends: Whole foods, Sustainability, and Beyond
- Kitchen Management and Leadership Training
- French or German
Internship
- Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months) for Swiss Grand Diploma or Bachelor's track
Year 1 - Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts: Le Bouveret
Graduate with a Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts
Term 1: 11 Weeks
- Essentials of Vegetarian Cooking
- Essentials of Vegan Pastry & Desserts
- The Vegetarian Chef's Tool Kit
Term 2: 11 Weeks
- Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine
- Vegan Dessert Creations
- The Professional Chef
Optional Internship
- Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months) for Swiss Grand Diploma