Equips and prepares students to work in the catering industry and develops their intellectual and professional competencies to meet the industry's demand for professional work attitude, and classic western cuisine and fine dining focused techniques;

Enables students to master classic French culinary techniques and adapt them worldwide as recognised accolade for career development in hotel, restaurant and catering industries;

Provides a unique learning experience aimed at enhancing technical skills and stimulating creativity with an emphasis on hands-on learning.

Higher Diploma in Classic Western Cuisine graduates will be professionally ready to take up operative positions available in a wide range of catering establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, resorts, theme parks, and clubhouses. After accumulating professional experience, they will become highly capable candidates for supervisory and management positions.

Students who study the food preparation and catering programmes are required to take the Food Hygiene and Safety module. Successful candidates are awarded "Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors" which is recognised by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong.

Graduates of Higher Diploma in Classic Western Cuisine who have at least one-year post-qualification work experience and minimum 22 years of age can sit for the German Trade Test Qualification System. Successful candidates are awarded ‘Certified Cook in Western Cuisine’ which is offered by International Culinary Institute and Education Centre of the Hospitality Industry for Business & Management, Koblenz,Gastronomisches Bildungszentrum Koblenz e.V., IHK-Akademie Koblenz e.V.

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Graduate from senior secondary school with proven English language proficiency, eg. IELTS at 5.0 or equivalent.

The applications will be assessed individually by the department concerned.

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Graduates will be professionally ready to take up operative positions available in a wide range of catering establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, resorts, theme parks, and clubhouses. After accumulating professional experience, they will become highly capable candidates for supervisory and management positions.

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Advanced Diploma

Master

Food and Beverage Studies

Professional Cooking

International Cuisines

Other Cuisines

The International Culinary Institute (ICI), one of the strategic initiatives of the VTC Group, aims at training and developing talent in culinary arts, wine and event management to sustain Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s wine-and-dine destination. It provides quality and professional programmes with state-of-the-art facilities to groom aspiring culinarians to be well versed in international cuisines, supporting students’ successful career development in the industry. ICI offers a wide range of quality professional culinary programmes covering European, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Middle Eastern and cuisines of the Americans, as well as bakery and confectionery.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

International Culinary Institute

On-Campus

Full time

The Higher Diploma in Classic Western Cuisine offers an in-depth exploration of Western culinary traditions. You'll learn essential cooking techniques, the principles of food preparation, and presentation. The course encourages creativity while providing a structured approach to mastering classic recipes and modern interpretations.

Graduates can pursue various roles in the culinary industry, including positions as chefs, kitchen managers, or culinary instructors. Opportunities exist in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and other food service establishments.

Higher Diploma in Classic Western Cuisine

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