I don’t plan to work as a chef, but I would love to cook like one. Is it necessary to go to culinary school?
carfrk425 asked:
I like to cook a lot, and I am not really all that bad. However, I am not a chef and I cannot cook like one either… but i would love to know how to cook like gourmet chef (especially French and Italian disciplines) and maybe make desserts/pastries (french usually) too… Is it necessary or recommended to go to Culinary school? I honestly do not mind the $ for the culinary school, but I know it is a huge commitment and everyone at school takes it very seriously…
If I don’t have to, then what are the way I can train myself to cook like one?
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4 Responses to “I don’t plan to work as a chef, but I would love to cook like one. Is it necessary to go to culinary school?”
lots of community colleges have cooking programs and you could also check out what is offered in your community. a lot of communities have drop-in cooking classes that range in skill level.
If you’re interested in French cooking, try Julia Child’s cookbook.
You can also learn a lot from watching the Food Network.
Also, about.com is amazing:
If you go to culinary school, they will train you to work in a restaurant. The students who graduate just know the basics. Like any career, cooking takes school + experience to become a good chef. Also, chefs need to know more than just cooking skills. They run a business. I doubt if menu cost analysis classes are going to do you any good.
I suggest taking community cooking classes. Some community colleges and cookware stores offer them. Also, books, DVD’s and the Food Network are other good resources.
If money’s not that much of a prob go to private schools of one to four weeks, Tuscany, Paris, Saigon…theyre wonderful. Otherwise buy a copy of J. Pepin’s “La Technique” 1976(ish) and “The New Larousse Gastronomique”. Those two books alone could fuel a true food lovers development.
Great good luck!