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Get unlimited access to our online culinary portal, with the latest Chef courses – all filmed and created with expert Chefs from around the world! We tried to keep these courses under 2 minutes, so no need to worry about time. We know you have a busy schedule. Also, we are ad-free, but you need to be a registered user. We want to keep these courses for Chefs only. Register now and get started with "Food Safety" or "The Art of Noodle making".
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Irresistible Vegetables
In this video series, Chefs René-Noel Schiemer,Eric Chua and Maurits Van Vroenhoven show us how to transform the most common, c...
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Low-Waste Menus
In this course, Chef Craig Elliot, Chef Thais Jimenez, Chef Joanne Limoanco Gendrano and Chef Ronald van-der-Laars will guide y...
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Preserving Techniques
Preserving can be used as a way of both extending the life of food, and changing the flavours. Watch this module to learn about...
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Professional Development
Want to know how to kick-start your kitchen career? Follow this inspiring, practical advice from several successful chefs.
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Moist Heat Techniques
Simple techniques to perfect your liquid-based cooking. Discover how just water and steam can help you create amazing dishes fo...
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Diets & Dietary Requirements
It's important that your menu caters to those with different allergies and dietary preferences. In these videos, Chantelle Nich...
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Dry Heat Techniques
From frying to searing, sweating and baking, dry heat techniques are important skills that most young chefs will use time and a...
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Sauces
Any budding chef knows that most meals aren’t complete without a great sauce. There are hundreds of types out there, but these ...
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Kitchen Equipment and Ingredient Management
At every level of working in a kitchen, decisions need to be made in order to keep the kitchen running efficiently. We will cov...
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Producing Classic Dishes
Want an expert crash course in professional kitchen basics, such as why you need a work plan and the power of seasoning? Experi...
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Mise En Place
Mise En Place translates to “set in place”. Having equipment and ingredients ready to go makes for greater efficiency. We will ...
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Filming and Editing Video for Chefs
These days, video content is the most effective way to get your message across. In this course, Chef Joanne Limoanco-Gendrano s...
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Importance of Food Safety
Good hygiene in the kitchen is every bit as important as good cooking. A host of top chefs, including Tim Stewart of La Petite ...
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Guest Services
The guest experience starts the moment they walk up to your restaurant. A warm welcome and friendly treatment can make their st...
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Operational Efficiency
Improving your restaurant's operational efficiency ensures your kitchen's gross profit is as high as possible. These videos hig...
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Cost Management: Purchasing & Stock Control
Proper food stock management (ordering minimum stock, checking deliveries, rotating stock), are important areas for minimizing ...
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Chef Course: The Art of Plating
It is all about food plating and presentation, right? Master this culinary art with professional Chef, Jack Coetzee, in this FR...
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Delivery & Takeaway
With advice from top chefs such as Adam Handling, this course will guide you through how to start a food delivery service. It c...
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Digital Marketing: Online Tools For Foodservice
Discover how clever digital marketing can really boost your restaurant. This course provides expert advice on the likes of crea...
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Digital Marketing: Social Media for Foodservice
Discover how clever digital marketing can really boost your restaurant. This course provides expert advice on the likes of sele...
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Maximising Sales
To grow your establishment, you must be able to upsell and promote key offerings to your guests. This series explains how to re...
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Classic Dishes: Soups from vegetable cuts
Chef Vusi shows you how to make a range of classic soups. Discover how to combine vegetables, meat, cream and more to create st...
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Food Costing & Maximising Profits
Food costs vary for a variety of reasons. Knowing how to purchase and use ingredients in a smart way can lead to better profit ...
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Social Media Photography
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Waste Management
The waste produced in kitchens has impacts on not only the environment, but it can also have monetary impacts. This series will...
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Classic Dishes: Soups
Want to know a great way to create three very different but delicious varieties of soup: consommé, potato and leek, and egg dro...
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Classic Dishes: Meat
These dishes are brilliant when you get them right, but not so exciting if you get them wrong. With Chef Vusi’s expert help, ho...
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Safety and Hygiene How-to’s
Food safety and hygiene is of paramount importance in the kitchen. Keep an eye out for new videos in this series with our top t...
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Classic Dishes: Eggs
There’s a polished, professional way to get the perfect eggs. These videos show you how to cook omelettes, boiled, and scramble...
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Selecting equipment & safe use
Working in a kitchen, you will be required to use different kinds of equipment, ranging from knives all the way up to large pie...
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Chef Course: Plant Based Cooking
Go green and find out what it means to have a plant-based kitchen with free chef training from Vegan Chef Michelle Theron!
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Chef Course: Food Safety
Food Safety and Hygiene comes first! Take these FREE food safety Chef courses, HACCP style! Make sure to keep your kitchen clea...
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Role of a Commis Chef
A commis chef is a fundamental part of a kitchen. This course will take you through the ABC’s of a commis chef - from what a da...
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Pasta Done Properly
Make pasta from scratch with true Italian techniques in these online culinary courses! Learn about Italian cooking & how to mak...
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Basics of Stocks
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Classic Dishes: Desserts
Desserts are vital income-generating components of most restaurants’ menus. Chef Vusi explains in detail how to make popular fa...
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Classic Dishes: Seafood
The ocean provides some of the finest, most delicious and varied ingredients a chef can work with. Watch these tutorials to mas...
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Classic Dishes: Chicken
In this series you’ll learn how to make well-known chicken dishes in a simple way with Chef Vusi. Watch these videos to add new...
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Classic Dishes: Sides
Side dishes are just as important as main dishes. Watch this series to learn how to make some delicious side dishes to go with ...