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 culinary terms & definition and traditional techniques
• Professional knife handling & plate decoration
• Product origins and influences on French regional cuisine
• Amplification on taste & use of seasoning, flavoring  and spices
• Recipe production with best quality & rare produce
• Menu creation and application
• Basic skills on pie, cake, crème brûlée, chocolaté souffle, etc.
• Combination of flavour, color & texture

Course Schedule

Option 1 (Day Time)
Course Date: From 21 Apr 2026 to 29 Oct 2026
Time: Every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-5:30pm

Option 2 (Evening Time)
Course Date: From 12 Apr 2026 to 29 Oct 2026
Time: Every Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30pm- 10:30pm and Sunday 9am-5:30pm

Option 3 (O2O Program)
First Semester: Online Theory + Offline Practical
Course Date: From 12 Apr 2026 to 19 Jul 2026
Time: Every Sunday 9am-5:30pm 

Second Semester: Offline Practical
Date: From 21 Jul 2026 to 29 Oct 2026
Time: Every Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30pm-10:30pm and Sunday 9am-5:30pm

Option 4 (DSE Program)
Course Date: From 4 Jun 2026 to 13 Aug 2026
Time: Every Thursday 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

9/F, Lee Theatre, 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

Option 1 (Day Time): HK$199,900

Option 2 (Evening Time): HK$199,900

Option 3 (O2O Program): HK$150,000

Option 4 (DSE Program): HK$50,000