Here at Macclesfield College, we serve one of the region’s fastest-growing industry sectors with a specialist, state-of-the-art academy dedicated to developing cutting-edge, professional skills for aspiring young chefs.
The perfect preparation for those looking to enter the professional cooking and catering sector, one of our region’s key industries. The Whites Chef Academy is an exclusive training programme for 16 to 18-year-olds, centred around learning in a real-time, professional kitchen environment.
Joining Whites Chef Academy provides you with a culinary education, setting you up for a successful career in the food industry. At our Academy, you'll dive into essential topics such...
You will learn all about the art of preparing, cooking, serving and tasting a variety of different items such as Dashi (master stock) making and shaping gyoza, dumplings, wontons &...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes includes: How to create flavoured biscuits (Easter-themed cookies, shortbread) How to create homemade hot cross buns How to make chocolate nests
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • How to create award winning pie pastry and filling. • Produce professional standard garnishes
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: How to create the fantastic decorations for your Christmas cake
crafting authentic curry flavours. From fragrant spices to creamy sauces, indulge your palate and ignite your passion for curry cuisine. Content of our 3-hour practical classes includes...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • How to create choux pastry and fillings (Flavoured Creams) • How to create sweet pastry • How to make enriched doughs (brioche...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • How to create gnocchi and sauces • How to cook using healthy cooking methods • How to make pescatarian and GF dishes
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • Ravioli and Tortellini • Tagliatelle and Lasagne.
Course includes the following content: • Fondant- Prepare a chocolate fondant • Hot desserts- prepare a souffle • Sauces and accompaniments demonstration- crème anglaise, coulis,...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • How to create flavoured biscuits (Gingerbread, shortbread, cookies) • How to create homemade mince pies with frangipane topping...
Throughout the two-week course, participants will begin by exploring the fundamentals of plant-based nutrition, understanding the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • How to make and finish: • Roux based sauces (bechamel and velouté) • Egg based sauce (hollandaise and bearnaise) • Wine Reductions...
This short course is designed to teach participants how to maintain a healthy diet while managing their food budget effectively. You will learn the basics of nutrition, the importance...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes includes making, tasting • Serrano ham croquettes • Patatas bravas • Spanish tortilla • Peppers stuffed with chorizo, manchego and rice • Sherry...
Content of our 3-hour practical classes include: • Pizza, Ragu and tomato-based sauces • Risotto and arancini • Tiramisu and Panforte
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Students will benefit from a professional working kitchen, with the most up-to-date industry equipment.
Students will also gain skills through the servicing events which are held throughout the year, supporting local chefs and inviting the public to taste your food.
New technological equipment, such as the thermomix machine, used by a multitude of professionals.
Professional Working Kitchen
Servicing events
New Technological equipment
Commis Chef, Chef de partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Executive Chef, Research & Development Chef, Private Chef, Chef/Management, Culinary instructor, Food Consultant, Nutritionist, Event Catering
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