Cuisine & Culture

Cuisine

The « Cuisine & Culture » program combines the learning of culinary techniques with knowledge of the products from our “terroir”.

A unique immersion in our French gastronomic heritage, accessible for everyone, under the watchful eye of true professionals.

This program is provided by the École de Cuisine Gourmets by Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse).

Olivier Pons

Head Chef, Instructor & Consultant at Institut Lyfe

Olivier Pons

Duration: 5 weeks-168 hours

Dates: From June 16th to July 18th 2025.

Number of participants: 8 to 10

Price: €7,900 including VAT-€6,583.33 excluding VAT

Expected outcomes

  • Acquisition of the cuisine fundamentals through different culinary techniques
  • Competency in basic pastry

Target audience

This programme is designed for adults with a passion for the culinary arts.
Programme provided in English.


Programme

COOKING CLASSES

133 hours

  • Basic culinary techniques and practices: sizing of vegetables, broths, juices
    and liaisons, eggs, soups and stews
  • Classification, cutting, types of cooking, presentations for meats, poultry, fish and shellfish

Pastry CLASSES

35 hours

  • Pastry making: the great classics of french pastry and contemporary
    desserts ( tarts, cakes, choux pastry, macaroons…)