How to get a French government-issued culinary diploma in Hong Kong

All students graduating from the Diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry, and Bakery courses will automatically receive the National Certificate in French Cuisine, Pastry, and Bakery. Even better, holders of this certificate are fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education to pursue a career as a professional chef or to open their own restaurant in France!

Towngas’s culinary diplomas are taught by the best of the best in the culinary scene. From Michelin-starred chefs to celebrity cooking talents, you can keep up with the latest culinary, pastry, and bakery trends in the field while interacting with celebrated teachers and instructors and learning how to prepare their signature, show-stopping dishes.

It’s difficult to drop everything you know and move elsewhere for a diploma, especially for those already established in their careers but still want to better themselves by learning new skills. Towngas makes the decision to pursue a culinary diploma easy, as all classes are delivered in state-of-the-art classrooms in Hong Kong so you can learn one of the most professional and internationally renowned culinary programmes without travelling afar!

Towngas realises the importance of students knowing their way around a professional workspace, which is why all lessons take place in well-equipped venues that mimic a Michelin-starred or fine-dining restaurant in the field. Each student will be allocated their own workstation complete with utensils and equipment to ensure they learn everything they need to know about working as a professional chef in the real world.

With classes of 16 people or fewer, Towngas guarantees that mentors can cater to the needs of every student, with regular feedback and constant support from the staff on-site. Each lesson begins with a comprehensive explanation of vocational skills and culinary traditions relevant to the recipe, followed by a demonstration from the chef-instructor on how the dish should be prepared, together with rationales and critical decisions professional chefs should be able to make in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

The culinary scene is ever-expanding and dining establishments across the city are always looking for capable candidates to take up a post in their kitchens. With their extensive connections in the field, Towngas is able to offer qualified students who demonstrate exceptional skills a referral for an internship at one of the prestigious hotels or restaurants in town. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any aspiring chef!