Diploma in Hotel Culinary Arts

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Overview

Introduction

This culinary course teaches international cuisine, combining theory with practical experience in a hotel setting. It follows the globally recognized Cambridge syllabus and covers kitchen safety, hygiene, and equipment knowledge. Experienced chefs provide hands-on instruction in creating culturally authentic dishes. Ideal for those pursuing a culinary career. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work in various culinary positions.

Syllabus

  • Unit 1: General Kitchen Operations*
    • Kitchen Safety
    • Basic Cooking Skills
    • Sauces and Stocks
    • Vegetables, Poultry, Meat and Fish
    • Starter, Soup and Main Course
  • Unit 2: Bakery and Pastry
  • Unit 3: Food Safety and OSH
  • Unit 4: Kitchen Management
  • Unit 5: Food Cost, Storage & Quality Control
  • Unit 6: Menu Studies
  • Unit 7: Beverage Studies – Cocktail
  • Unit 8: Beverage Studies – Wine
  • Unit 9: Food & Beverage Service Operations *

*Units marked with an asterisk are conducted in a professional, kitchen environment.

Entry Requirements

Prospective students must be:

  • a F.5 graduate or
  • S.6 graduate or 
  • must possess equivalent education/experience (to be assessed by an interview panel).

Awards

To obtain the Diploma in Hotel Culinary Arts from the Academy, students must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Must complete all modules successfully 
  • Achieve 85% attendance or above in each Module

Award will be issued within 3 months.

Tuition Fee

  • Total Tuition:
    • HK$44,100
  • Miscellaneous Fees:
    • HK$3,500 (Includes Chef Uniform x 1, Apron x 1, Big Towel x 1, Small Towel x 2, Chef Hat, Individual & Group Insurances, Notes & Ingredients)
  • Application Fee:
    • HK$200

FAQs

What payment methods do you accept?

Valid payment methods and their instructions can be found here.

Are there additional charges?

Miscellaneous charges can be found here.

How to Enroll

You may download our enrollment form here or fill out our online application form. 

The Academy reserves the right to adjust course arrangements, assessments and teaching methods. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact us.