Qualifications you will earn

Grand Diploma in French Cuisine, presented by the Institut Disciples Escoffier National qualification in French Pastry, which is accredited by the French government

Course Content

• French pastry terms, tools & definition
• Decoration, masking cake, creating traditional desserts
• Theoretical lesson: hygiene, sanitation, safety, type of flour & sugar, thickener agent, fruits and more….
• Training on creativity of plating dessert and recipe design
• Amplify taste & how to combine texture in a cake
• Supply management of development technical knowledge
• Application of chocolate technique

Course Schedule

Option 1 (Day time)
Course Date: From 30 Mar 2026 to 5 Nov 2026
Time: Every Monday and Tuesday 9am-5:30pm

Option 2 (Evening time)
Course Date: From 22 Mar 2026 to 5 Nov 2026
Time: Every Monday and Tuesday 6:30pm- 10:30pm and Sunday 9am-5:30pm

Course Structure

Language: English

Duration: 432 hours (108 sessions) 

Class Size: 16

Assessment

First Exam

• Written exam
• Practical exam 

Final Exam

• We will invite examiners from France to oversee the written exam and practical exam for students.

Course Location

1/F, Chinachem Leighton Plaza, 29 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay

Special Offer

• HK$8,000 discount for enrolling 2nd IDE Diploma 
• HK$10,000 discount for enrolling 3rd IDE Diploma 
• The above discount will be applicable when student settle tuition fee for the elaborate level 

* Offer until 31 December 2026 
* Towngas Cooking Centre reserves the right of final decision

Course Fee

• HK$169,900