Combine creativity, aesthetic sensibility and innovation to transform your culinary world.
Culinary design is much more than a passing trend: it is a creative and strategic approach that rethinks how gastronomic creations are conceived, presented and elevated.
This professional training immerses you in the interplay between art, food and innovation to help you imagine unique visual and taste experiences.
Through this module, you will learn how to integrate design into your culinary practices to enrich your culinary offering, stimulate your creativity and strengthen the identity of your business or project.
Dates: Contact us
Location: Institut Lyfe, Ecully, France
Number of participants: 6 à 10
Requirements: Have basic culinary knowledge, particularly in plate presentation techniques.
Fees: €1,430 incl. VAT (€1,191.67 excl. VAT)
Expected outcomes
- Apply the fundamental principles of culinary design to elevate dish presentation;
- Create harmonious flavour and colour pairings that respect seasonality and overall menu coherence;
- Design plates that are visually appealing and meaningful;
- Incorporate current design trends into your professional approach;
- Consider environmental issues and the expectations of today’s consumers.
Why choose this training?
Today, the culinary and hospitality world is evolving towards a more sensory and emotional approach.
The visual storytelling of a dish, the harmony of a menu, and the emotions conveyed through plating have become essential differentiators.
Culinary Design goes far beyond aesthetics; it gives meaning to presentation, expresses a brand’s values, and brings a true artistic dimension to the act of cooking.
Through this training, you will discover how to transform a raw product into a fully-fledged experience, combining creativity, flavour and visual identity.
Training programme
Understanding the foundations of Culinary Design
- History and role of design in contemporary gastronomy;
- Principles of visual balance, composition and plate reading;
Create & compose
- Colour theory and flavour pairing;
- Harmonising textures, shapes, volume and plating elements;
- Designing inspiring and coherent visual palettes.
Practice styling & staging
- Food styling techniques and the art of presentation;
- Creating atmospheres and enhancing dish appeal;
- Showcasing your brand or project identity through the plate.
Explore trends & innovate
- Analysis of key Culinary Design trends and the “food design” movement;
- Drawing inspiration from artistic, architectural and cultural worlds;
- Responsible approach: sustainable design, natural materials and food waste reduction.
Assessment methods
- Continuous assessment based on a criteria grid;
- Certificate of completion issued;
- Satisfaction survey.
Why choose Institut Lyfe Executive Education?
A reference in continuing education for the hospitality, gastronomy and culinary sectors, Institut Lyfe Executive Education offers innovative training programmes at the crossroads of design, creativity and culinary performance.
Our approach blends technical excellence with artistic exploration, supporting each business or project leader in creating distinctive and inspiring food experiences.
Practical information & registration
A one-to-one or phone interview will allow us to assess your needs and define the pathway best suited to your professional goals.
The application file includes: completed registration form and CV.
Dedicated contact:
Fabienne NOVELLI – Customer Relations Manager
04 87 63 38 32 – formationcontinue@institutlyfe.com