Pastry diploma
Ecole Ritz Escoffier
An exceptional training program to master the art of French pastry-making.
Cuisine diploma
Turn your passion for food into a profession at the Ecole Ritz Escoffier. Whether you're looking for a career change, have a passion for the culinary arts or are a budding industry professional, this training program will familarize you with the true excellence of French cuisine. Supervised by a Chef, our training programs are taught in French and consecutively translated into English by a culinary assistant interpreter. The three-level curriculum prepares you for the practical CAP exam. This demanding, tailor-made cooking degree program takes place in the heart of the Ritz Paris kitchens.
In 2024: 19 students trained, 95,96% attendance rate, 94,74% examination pass rates.
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Our cooking diploma
14 weeks / 420 hoursBuilt around three progressive stages - initiation, intermediate and advanced - the Cuisine Diploma guides you through the essential techniques involved in preparing a high-end gourmet buffet. In a stimulating and supportive environment, our Chefs are with you every step of the way. Bilingual and Qualiopi-certified, this program is renowned for its high standards and personalized management attention.
A program in 3 levels
Duration: 14 weeks 420 hours
€ 25,400 TTC€ 21,667 HT
This training course includes three levels dedicated to learning the basics of French cuisine and is designed for beginners whether enthusiasts, aspiring professionals or those changing careers.
Your signature dish; a calling-card for your career
The final highlight of the training program: accompanied by the Chefs, each student invents their personal culinary creation. This signature dish is then presented at a ceremony in the hotel lounges, during the final buffet. This sacred moment marks the end of one cycle and the start of a professional career.
The three kitchens
Cuisine Coquelin
Up to 8 participants
Cuisine Réjane
Up to 8 participants
Melba pastry laboratory
Up to 8 participants
Learning beyond the stove
Some sessions open with a market visit alongside a teaching Chef, to appreciate seasonal produce. Depending on your profile, at the end of the training already completed with us we may also offer workshops with guest speakers, and even short professional internships in the kitchens of the Ritz Paris alongside Ritz Chefs Jérôme Legras or Eugénie Béziat. Looking to grow your career options? Look into our professional training in French pâtisserie and become a Chef with a wide range of skills.
Our alumni share their experiences
"A vocation shaped between Lima, Tokyo and Paris"
“After a first experience as a pastry chef in Lima, then in Tokyo, I decided to join the Ecole Ritz Escoffier in 2018 to perfect my culinary skills. What I found there went far beyond simple technical training. The personalized support creates a real spirit of camaraderie between students and Chefs. Today I run my own restaurant in Paris, where my cooking brings together Peruvian flavors and international inspirations."
Javier Jimenez, class of 2018
“Instinctive passion meets strict methodology”
"Cooking has always been an instinctive pleasure for me. But it was when I joined the Ritz Escoffier School - first in Cuisine, then in Pâtisserie - that I understood the true meaning of training for excellence. A session all about sesame - from the market stall to the plate - had a profound effect on me. This kind of experience gives meaning to every step. Today, I'm preparing to continue my studies in hotel management before opening my own boutique to showcase my multicultural creations."
Viviana del Río, class of 2024
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