Learning Alongside the Best: Excellence in Professional Training
Institut LyfeExecutive Education
The Learning Alongside the Best collection brings together the training programmes offered by Institut Lyfe Executive Education, led by renowned chef trainers and experts whose skills and experience enable them to pass on far more than technical expertise: a vision of their profession, high standards and the ability to innovate.
From training programmes led by Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (France’s prestigious award recognising outstanding craftsmanship) to world champions and French national champions in their respective fields, discover the programmes that allow you to learn Alongside the Best.
The Learning Alongside the Best collection in pastry and baking
The Art of Contemporary Patisserie
Learn alongside Jonathan Mougel, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Pastry Chef and Confectioner 2019, as you explore the principles of contemporary patisserie and discover how to reinvent tarts, choux pastries and individual cakes with creativity and precision.
Combining innovative techniques, pastry design and modern decorative finishes, the Art of Contemporary Patisserie advanced training programme will help you expand your product range, enhance your patisserie offering and create distinctive products that appeal to customers with an ever-growing appetite for innovation and originality.
The Essentials of French Baking
A symbol of artisanal excellence, French bread and viennoiserie are renowned for the precision of their techniques, the quality of their products and the richness of their craftsmanship.
Learn alongside our Chef Trainer, Xavier Sacriste, 2024 World Baking Champion, and master the art of making bread, brioche and viennoiserie while refining your techniques, methods and commitment to quality.
This training programme is designed to showcase your expertise and meet the growing expectations of consumers seeking authenticity and exceptional products.
Wedding Cakes & Croquembouches
Celebration cakes have become exceptional creations in their own right, combining technical mastery with artistic expression to meet growing demand for personalisation and exclusivity. The Wedding Cakes & Croquembouches training programme will help you refine your skills in designing, assembling and decorating wedding cakes and croquembouches specifically created for weddings.
Under the expert guidance of Chef Jean-Philippe Walser, winner of the 2002 International Croquembouche Competition, discover how to combine the excellence of traditional French craftsmanship with contemporary creativity to produce unique, elegant centrepieces tailored to the expectations of discerning customers.
The Learning Alongside the Best collection in wine and beverages
Understanding and Selling Wine
Led by Laurent Derhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Sommelier 2007, the Understanding and Selling Wine advanced training programme will help you master the fundamentals of wine service and offer your customers a high-quality wine experience.
This programme will help you increase wine sales in your restaurant, raise the average spend per customer and activate a key driver for improving your establishment’s profitability.
By training alongside the best, Institut Lyfe Executive Education offers you not only outstanding advanced training programmes but also a unique opportunity to enrich your professional practice and draw inspiration from leading experts in their fields. Beyond acquiring new skills, these programmes provide a valuable opportunity to learn from the experience of recognised professionals, refine your expertise and develop your creativity to keep pace with the evolving demands and expectations of your profession.
Discover all these training programmes in the Institut Lyfe Executive Education brochure: