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.
The new Le Cordon Bleu book L’École de la Boulangerie (published by Larousse), which came out in October 2021, won first prize in the “Professional Food Books” ...
Whether you exclusively follow a plant-based diet, you're doing Veganuary or just fancy trying something new, there’s a world of flavour to be discovered in ...
Le Cordon Bleu Paris is once again in the running and has been nominated in the “Best Culinary Training Institution” in Europe category, at the World Culinary ...
Whether it's your first time in Thailand, or you're coming back after a break - welcome! Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School – The leading culinary institute ...
Le Cordon Bleu Paris students took part in an historic event to mark the Queen of England’s 70-year reign. On the evening of 1 June 2022, they provided support ...
Le Cordon Bleu Paris was delighted to welcome chef Alejandro Gutiérrez for a cuisine demonstration, in partnership with the Colombian Embassy, as part of Latin ...
Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand launches Boulangerie Competition dedicated to aspiring bread bakers!
The final of the 54th 'Taittinger' Culinary Prize took place at Le Cordon Bleu Paris institute on 31 May. The jury, presided over by three Michelin-starred chef ...
Le Cordon Bleu, the leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes, will launch their dining concept in the City of London this ...
Copyright © 2025 Le Cordon Bleu International B.V. All Rights Reserved.
