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Culinary Institute of Europe

PASTRY ARTS

STUDENTS’ PROFILE

GASTRONOMY LOVERS who are committed to perfecting their culinary skills in an English-speaking course

CULINARY PROFESSIONALS and enthusiasts from all over the world who want to train themselves in a gourmet city with affordable studying and living in the EU.

PROSPECTIVE ENTREPRENEURS who intend to start a gastronomy business focusing to pastry.

FOR WHO?

Our Pastry Arts Program is for those who want to make the pastry profession more than the endless use of margarine and white sugar, who are looking for a strong technical foundation, who want to learn about trends in contemporary pastry making, and who want to be creative in their own.
The course can also be taken by people who do not want to become pastry chefs, but have always been passionate about baking and want to take their desserts to a new dimension and learn up-to-date knowledge from internationally renowned instructors.

WHEN DOES THE TRAINING START?

September, 2025.

HOW DOES THE EDUCATION WORK?

Education consists of three parts: 1) Theoratical, 2) Labs practice, 3) Internship

THEORETICAL LESSONS:

They are available continuously during the course and can be viewed online.

PRACTICE HOURS:

Every other week on Fridays and Saturdays morning during the first semester, internship during the second semester.

HOW LONG IS THE TRAINING?

The duration of the training is one year, 150 hours of in class practice and 337 hours of internship .

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The cost of  the professional training  – 6.500 EUR.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION? IN WHICH LANGUAGE?

During the practical classes max. 15 people can participate. Education is in English.

INPUT REQUIREMENTS

  • High school degree
  • Good command of English language (B2 level)
  • Labour health examination in Hungary
 

WHAT PAPER CAN YOU GET AT THE END OF THE TRAINING?

At the end of the course, you will receive a state recognised certification issued by the Culinary Institute of Europe, stating that you have successfully met the requirements of the course, successfully completed your internship and passed the final exam. Furthermore, you will qualify for the state exam for Commis Pastry Chef professional certification. The state certification is recognised by the Hungarian and EU governments and you will be able to work in all types of professional kitchens in all EU member states.5

Puff pastry, invert puff pastry

Brioche

Pâte brisée, Pâte sablée, Pâte sucrée

Choux paste, choux with craquelin, éclairs, chouquettes

Mille feuille, tropézienne, pithiviers

Poached fruit, orange candid. Pâte de fruit.

Hard caramel soft caramel caramel fudge, caramel sauce.

Chocolate – dark chocolate

Chocolate – milk, white and ruby

Cakes – base

Cakes – finish & decoration

Predesserts & petit fours

Plated desserts