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

• Understand recipe + professional bakery definition
• Organization of production + Hygiene (HACCP)
• More than 50 different items in fundamental level
• Different regional shape and bread
• Learn sourdough bread (creation, refreshment, ph)
• Explore variations of bread (e.g. gluten-free and hydration bread)
• Master calculation of production
• Theory : Flour type, emulsion, Ovo Products, Baker's percentage, proofing, baker guidelines etc.…..

Course Schedule

Option 1
Date: From 18 Jun 2025 to 6 Nov 2025 (Day time) 
Time: Every Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5:30pm

Option 2
Date: From 5 Jun 2025 to 13 Nov 2025 (Evening time) 
Time: Every Thursday and Friday 6:30pm- 10:30pm and Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Course Structure

Language: English

Duration: 304 hours 

Class Size: 12

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 2025 
* Towngas Cooking Centre reserves the right of final decision

Course Fee

• HK$148,000