Overview
Discover the principles of Alain Ducasse’s Naturalité philosophy with the Essentials of Naturalité course at École Ducasse .
Key facts
The Essentials of Naturalité program aims to provide participants with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Naturalité cuisine, through an approach centered on the product, respectful of nature, and aligned with seasonality.
It also aims to develop technical skills applied to plant-based ingredients, including vegetables, legumes, cereals, and seeds, in order to create structured, coherent, and professionally relevant preparations.
Participants will explore a plant-forward culinary approach, integrating animal products in a measured and thoughtful way, while expanding their culinary repertoire through the use of both familiar and less commonly used ingredients.
The program follows a progressive learning path, enabling participants to apply technical skills in a creative context, through phases of experimentation, testing, and refinement.
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Modules include:
- Plant based ingredients
- Cereals and seeds
- Legumes and plant-based proteins
- Plant-based gastronomy and Naturalité
- R&D Final Menu
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Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Registration is possible up to 1 day prior to course start, provided a place is available.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Paris, France
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a CAP Cuisine (or equivalent), or demonstrate prior culinary training or at least 1 year of professional experience in a kitchen environment
- 18 years minimum
- As part of the application process, all applicants take part in a short pre-enrolment interview. This conversation is designed to ensure the program is a good fit for you and that your current experience level aligns with what the course involves. We will ask about your background, your interest in cooking, and your goals for undertaking the program.
Visa requirements for international students
- Students of non-Schengen area nationality must have a valid visa or residence permit for the duration of their course.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6900 EUR / full≈ 6900 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals5600 EUR / full≈ 5600 EUR / full
Living costs
Paris
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.