Q: You've worked in restaurants before coming to Le Cordon Bleu,
so what's the difference between learning at a restaurant and at a school?
A: The way they teach at school is more systematic and thorough. When you work at a restaurant, you first need to earn respect from the chef for them to teach you. It then takes a long time to actually improve and master the techniques. The ingredients that you deal with are also limited to the ones on the menu.
At school, there are a lot of ingredients that I can touch and experiment with. I can also learn different skills from different chefs. French chefs usually show us techniques and explain the history and culture behind each dish. Japanese chefs tend to teach us how to respect our work, and show us the right attitude in the kitchen.
On May 7th, students and alumni of Le Cordon Bleu Madrid enjoyed a masterclass of the Off the Menu program led by Naoyuki Haginoya from Grupo Nomo.
Join Le Cordon Bleu London for a demonstration of Korean Temple Food with Venerable Yeogeo on 20th May 2025.
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On the occasion of Le Cordon Bleu’s 130th anniversary, we have the pleasure of speaking with Alina, a former student whose journey perfectly embodies the ...
It’s officially apple picking season in Australia and, with the cooler weather upon us, now is the perfect time to get baking with this humble fruit.
María Bazar, a student at CIFP Paseo das Pontes in A Coruña, was the winner of the 13rd edition of the Premio Promesas de la alta cocina held on April 8th at ...
Meet Hungi Lee, a proud Le Cordon Bleu alumnus whose journey into the world of patisserie is as inspiring as the delectable creations he produces daily.
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Le Cordon Bleu Australia has been nominated Oceania’s Best Culinary Training Institution as part of the sixth annual World Culinary Awards.
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