Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Le Cordon Bleu Paris

• 8, reu Léon Delhomme 75015 Paris
• www.lcbparis.com

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The History of Le Cordon Bleu

• Expression Cordon Bleu comes from 1578
  foundation of the Orders of the Holy Spirit
• Spectacular banquets were legendary, members wore
  a medal suspended from a blue ribbon
• Today phrase used in French language to designate
  an outstanding chef

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The History of Le Cordon Bleu

• 1895 journalist Marthe Distel published weekly
  magazine La Cuisinière Cordon Bleu
• School was opened shortly after by Marthe Distel
• January 14th, 1896 first cooking demonstration
  ever to be held on an electric stove
• International reputation spread rapidly
• Students from a variety of countries have
  enrolled including notable figures such as Julia
  Child in 1950

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Le Cordon Bleu Today

• Present in 15 countries with 30 schools spanning
  all continents
• Attended by more than 23,000 students of 70
  nationalities
• Dedicated to preserving and passing on the
  mastery and appreciation of French culinary art

• Evolved from a Parisian culinary school to an
  international hospitality and gastronomy network
• Students taught by Master Chefs
• More than 110 years of teaching experience
• All of the courses at Diploma granting schools
  are interchangeable

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Le Cordon Bleu Teaching Methodology

• Demonstration Classes
• Chef prepares several recipes
• Required to take detailed notes
• Also include a tasting
• Practical classes
• Held in professional teaching kitchens
• Basket of ingredients, responsible for
  preparation of own recipe(s)

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Diplomas and Certificates

• Le Grande Diplôme Le Cordon Bleu
• Combines the Diplôme de Cuisine and Diplôme de
  Pâtisserie
• Divided into three levels in cuisine and three
  levels in pâtisserie
• Receive a certificate at each level
• Can just go for one diploma and not other

• Diplôme Cuisine
• Three Levels then receive diploma
• Basic Cuisine
• Intermediate Cuisine
• Superior Cuisine
• Diplôme de Pâtisserie
• Three Levels then receive diploma
• Basic Pâtisserie
• Intermediate Pâtisserie
• Superior Pâtisserie

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Weekly Schedule, Equipment and Uniform

• Cuisine program
• 3 demonstrations
• 3 practical classes
• Pâtisserie program
• 2 demonstrations
• 2 practical classes
• Demonstrations and Practical classes are
  scheduled Monday through Saturday at 830am,
  330pm, and 630pm

• Enrolled in diploma or certificate program
• Must wear Le Cordon Bleu uniform and keep it tidy
  and presentable at all times

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Start a Program

• Runs four terms per year, beginning in
• January
• March
• June
• September
• Can begin studies in any of the above sessions
• Each session is approximately 3 months long

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Other Programs in Paris

• Sommellerie Diploma
• 9 month innovative program (total of 520 hours)
• Wine and Spirits Program
• Visits to Vineyards

• Culinary Discovery Programs
• Short courses for those with a passion for
  culinary arts
• Given by Chefs of Le Cordon Bleu

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Culinary Discovery Programs

• Chefs Secrets
• Food and Wine Pairing
• Paris Market Tour
• Cooking for Friends
• In Honor of Julia Child
• Discovery Workshops
• Petits Cordons Bleus
• Tasty and Fun for Teenagers
• Traditional Breadmaking
• French Regional Cuisine
• Mediterranean Flavors
• Classical and Modern Sauces

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Programs while we are in Paris
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Advanced Programs Around the World

• At Le Cordon Bleu Australia
• Bachelors of Business
• International Hotel Management
• International Restaurant Management
• Masters of Business
• MBA in International Hotel and Restaurant
  Management
• Master of International Hospitality Management
• At Le Cordon Bleu Mexico
• Bachelors degrees in Restaurant Management and
  International Hotel Management

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La Boutique and Tempting Publications

• Boutique offers a range of gourmet products,
  teas, jams, biscuits, herbs, oils, and gift ideas
• Hours
• Monday to Friday 800am-700pm
• Saturday 800am-700pm
• Le Cordon Bleu puts out a variety of publications
• Wine Essentials
• Le Cordon Bleu Home Collection
• Sabrinas Dream

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Schools Around the World

• London
• Madrid
• Amsterdam
• Ottawa
• Tokyo
• Kobe
• Australia
• Sydney
• Peru
• Korea
• Liban
• Mexico
• Thailand

• United States
• Atlanta
• Austin
• Boston
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Los Angeles
• Minneapolis
• Miami
• Orlando
• Pittsburgh

• Portland
• Sacramento
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• St. Louis

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Sources

• www.lcbparis.com
• www.chefs.edu