Cooking Schools in Melbourne, Australia
Australia is a hot destination for passionate chefs with a zest for adventure. AND you can study in English. Here, Down Under, is one of the world’s most livable cities and marked with a marvelous mix of ethnicities and cultures, which also means a diverse culinary fabric.
Living, breathing and studying cooking in Melbourne means tasting everything in sight and in most cases, al fresco, out in the fresh mild air which may also be an attraction for you (snow is rare). Dunk yourself in the traditional local eats—meat pies, vegemite, and bunya bunya nuts-- then devour more mainstream, modern, and ethnic fare along Lygon, Brunswick and Acland Streets and in Southbank and Chinatown.
Popular Melbourne chefs and their restaurants:
- ezard, chef/owner Teage Ezard
- Allegro, executive chef David Albert
- Bistro Guillaume, chef/owner Guillaume Brahimi
Chef School and Australian Qualifications Framework
You’ll notice that in formal educational institutions the reference to Australian Qualifications Framework. This helps schools set educational standards that in turn signify well-qualified and well-trained professionals, in this case, chefs and pastry chefs. This could matter when it comes time to look for a pro cooking job in Melbourne or Australia.
Popular Culinary Schools in Melbourne, Australia
Savour Chocolate and Patisserie Cooking School -- This highly specialized pastry chef school was founded by acclaimed pastry chef, Kirsten Tibbals, one of the best female pastry chefs in the industry today. Confectionary programs and courses are designed for professional chefs, chef students, and for serious home pastry bakers. This school is a one-of-a-kind and is dedicated to promoting up and coming new bakers. Classes include: chocolate showpieces, French gateaux, Easter eggs, pralines, garnishes, tarts, and petits fours, to name a few.
Meridien International Hotel School -- one of the more popular hospitality schools in Australia. Choose from degree tracks and majors in general hospitality management or in professional cookery and patisserie. All degree tracks are mandated by the Australian Qualifications Framework. Besides intensive coursework, Melbourne students may qualify for work/study placement following a successful first semester of culinary study. The school also offers job placement assistance and career advisement.