Diploma in French Cooking

Master classic French cooking online – from soups to fish – in six savoury modules

Overview

French cuisine has shaped the culinary world with its depth, technique, and timeless elegance. This Diploma in French Cooking is your passport to understanding the flavours and finesse of traditional French dishes — from soul-warming soups and aromatic gravies to sophisticated seafood and vegetables. Each module is designed to give you a flavourful journey through the building blocks of French gastronomy.

Whether you're dreaming of impressing dinner guests or simply want to understand what makes coq au vin more than just chicken in wine, this course lets you explore classic French dishes one simmering pot at a time. Expect rich sauces, tender meats, and the kind of cooking that makes butter proud of itself — all taught in a professional, online format suitable for any time zone or tight kitchen schedule.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and prepare a range of traditional French soups.
• Describe core gravy and sauce preparation methods and uses.
• Understand classic meat cuts and suitable French cooking methods.
• Recognise key game meats and traditional French preparation styles.
• Learn the basics of French poultry dishes and cooking techniques.
• Explore fish and vegetable combinations used in French cuisine.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Soups and Gravies
• Module 2: Sauces
• Module 3: Meats
• Module 4: Game Meat
• Module 5: Poultry
• Module 6: Fish and Vegetables

Who is this Course For

• Aspiring chefs looking to broaden their French recipe knowledge.
• Home cooks who enjoy experimenting with classic flavours.
• Food bloggers seeking authentic French cooking foundations.
• Culinary students wanting to reinforce their online learning.
• Recipe creators in need of traditional French food inspiration.
• Food lovers keen on understanding French meal structures.
• Writers or journalists covering gastronomy and food culture.
• Hospitality professionals interested in French cuisine principles.

Career Path

• Sous Chef – £26,000 average salary per year in the UK
• Food Writer – £24,000 average salary per year in the UK
• Recipe Developer – £27,500 average salary per year in the UK
• Culinary Content Creator – £25,000 average salary per year in the UK
• Online Cooking Instructor – £23,000 average salary per year in the UK
• Catering Menu Planner – £28,000 average salary per year in the UK