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to our world-class Chefs Academy

The Ashburton Chefs Academy, brought to you by the team behind the award-winning Ashburton Cookery School, offers professional development courses for aspiring and existing chefs. Our flagship Professional Culinary Diploma is a unique 6 month, accredited course designed to launch the careers of the next generation of inspirational head chefs. Our unique approach to chef training will equip you with the complete skill set required by the modern chef giving you the best possible start to your career. Join us today and see how we can get your career on the boil. To check course availability or to enrol, visit our website at www.AshburtonChefsAcademy.co.uk or phone us on 0844 357 2240.

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The Academy
Chef Tutors 4 Facilities 6

Courses
6 Week Certificate 20 Week Diploma 10 14

Accommodation
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Experienced Chef Tutors
Our team of professional chef tutors are amongst the best in the world. Not only have they achieved commercial success as head chefs, but they are qualified lecturers with years of experience teaching to the highest levels.

DARRIN HOSEGROVE
CHEF DIRECTOR

ROB DAWE
CHEF MANAGER

Darrin began his career at Gidleigh Park Hotel, working under the guidance of Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hill. He has worked in many acclaimed fine dining restaurants in the UK and also held positions as a Development Chef and College Lecturer before joining the Ashburton Cookery School in 2004. He is responsible for the development & delivery of the courses at the Chef Academy.

Chef Manager since 2005, Rob spent the previous two years as Chef Lecturer at Exeter College. He has also worked in several fine dining establishments including Sous-Chef at the RAC Club in Pall Mall and Head Chef at the Puffing Billy restaurant at Exmouth.

DAVID GARDINER
SENIOR CHEF TUTOR

ROBERT SPENCER
CHEF TUTOR

David chef career spans 25 years working in 5 star hotels both in the UK and Bermuda. He ran his own successful restaurant in Devon before selling it to take on the role of Executive Chef of the Brend Hotel Group before joining the Academy in 2011.

Robert has lead a distinguished career cooking in many fine-dining restaurants including sous chef at LOrtolan, head chef at the Michelin starred Rhodes in the Square, and the New Angel in Dartmouth.

JOE BARTLETT
CHEF TUTOR

ALAN STANNARD
CHEF TUTOR

With more than a decades experience in catering, Joe has worked at some of the Devons finest restaurants, and was most recently Head Chef at the Holne Chase Hotel, holding 2 AA Rosettes before joining the Cookery School in 2008.

Alan is a local chef who joins us as Chef Tutor - he has worked as Pastry Chef at Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant, and chef at luxury hotels and restaurants. Most recently he was the head chef of the New Walk Brasserie in Totnes.

PHIL ORAM
CHEF TUTOR

Phils long career includes cooking at Londons Grosvenor House, the RAC Club, Pall Mall and Gidleigh Park under Michelin-starred chef, Michael Caines. He was also Development Chef at the Ark Chicken Company. Phil has extensive experience as Chef Lecturer at Exeter College teaching students to an advanced level, and joined us in 2009.

Specialist Lecturers
In addition to our full-time chef tutors, students are exposed to specialist lecturers throughout to enhance your learning with expert tutorials.

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A Modern Approach
There are many routes to launching your career in catering. No course or qualification can replace years of experience in a professional catering environment, but the right training should lay the foundations for a fulfilling and a long-lasting career. At the Ashburton Chefs Academy our aim is to develop the next generation of inspirational chefs. We move beyond cookery training to develop a full range of skills and qualities required of a modern head chef, from business skills to leadership in the kitchen to food ethics. Whatever your ultimate goal for your cooking, when you graduate from the Ashburton Chefs Academy you will have the confidence, skills and direction you need to succeed.

Superb Facilities
The Ashburton Chefs Academy shares a new, purpose built facility with the Ashburton Cookery School. It has 3 training kitchens each equipped with the latest Siemens appliances featuring gas and induction hobs, steam ovens and 3D hot air ovens, and modern kitchen furniture. There is also a cookery theatre, dining rooms and theory rooms. Free wifi and a cookery library are also available to students. The Academy training kitchens are bright and spacious, fully air-conditioned with high ceilings and natural daylight, providing an enjoyable environment in which to work. Each student is assigned their own workstation, with chefs knives and all of the cooking equipment required.

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Quality Ingredients
Devon is home to some of Europes finest food producers and we are blessed with fantastic quality ingredients right on our doorstep. With the fishing ports of Brixham and Looe on one side and Dartmoor National Park on our doorstep, we are able to source exceptional local, seasonal and organic produce. We pride ourselves on the quality of our tuition and ingredients and everything we do is underpinned by a desire to promote food that has been grown in a way that is sustainable, ethical and supportive of local producers.

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I want to thank you for the support and the knowledge you have given me. This has allowed me to fulfill my dream of becoming a chef. I am pleased to say that I have been offered a position as a Commis Chef at The Greenaway. This restaurant has been awarded 3 rosettes, and without Ashburton I would not have been offered this fantastic opportunity.

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Professional Culinary Certificate
How do you learn to cook to a professional standard in a short amount of time? Our Professional Culinary Certificate offers the answer. Over 6 weeks you will receive intensive practical cookery training designed to help you master the fundamental culinary skills required when cooking professionally. This structured course incorporates a Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills accredited by the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality that is a recognised culinary qualification, as well as a Level 3 Award in Food Safety that is highly valued in the industry. The aim of this qualification is to: provide an introduction to the core skills required in a professional kitchen; improve the skills of individuals and increase their chances of gaining employment; to support the skills required within the catering industry. Graduates of this course can expect to be considered seriously for junior chef positions in the catering industry, or to have developed the skills and confidence to start their own enterprise.

6 WEEKS

This is an intensive course designed to deliver as much practical cookery training as possible with around 35 hours a week training at the Academy, and you will be expected to undertake some project work outside of the classroom. During the course you will be assessed at various points to ensure you have reached the required level to earn the qualification.

Who is this course for?

Typical ambitions of students that come on the Professional Culinary Certificate course include: launching a career in catering as a chef; opening a bistro or restaurant; working as a chalet or yacht chef; launching a corporate/outdoor catering business; personal cookery skill development. To take this course you should be a keen cook, willing to learn and work in an organised and professional manner. You should be cooking regularly at home, familiar with common cooking concepts, and be able to prepare a meal from scratch following a recipe.

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Instructions in all areas of cooking have been delivered by expert, enthusiastic chefs who are passionate about their work.
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Core Culinary Skills

Food safety & hygiene Professional kitchen practices Knife skills Vegetable preparation Stocks, soups and sauces Meat, Poultry & Game Fish & Shellfish Farinaceous dishes Vegetarian dishes Canapes & Amuse Bouche Pastry, cakes, biscuits & breads Desserts & Patisserie Modern Cooking Techniques Plating & Presentation Skills

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Qualifications
The Professional Culinary Certificate incorporates these qualifications to enhance your career prospects. Upon successful graduation you will be presented with the following certificates.

Ashburton Chefs Academy Professional Culinary Certificate

The Ashburton Chefs Academy Professional Culinary Certificate is your record of your graduation from the course.

CTH Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills

The Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills award is accredited by the Confederation of Hospitality & Tourism an internationally recognised awarding body. The level 2 award has been designed as an introduction to the professional kitchen and will provide opportunities for credit transfer to other qualifications.

CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety

The Level 3 Award in Food Safety is an essential qualification aimed at those working in a supervisory position in the food business who are not only responsible but also accountable for food safety.

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Term Times & Fees

The course runs from Mon to Fri: 09.30am to 4.30pm.

Mon 22 Oct to Fri 30 Nov, 2012 Mon 14 Jan to Fri 22 Feb, 2013 Mon 08 Apr to Fri 17 May, 2013 Mon 01 Jul to Fri 09 Aug, 2013

Residential
If you wish to stay with us for the duration of the course, we have two accommodation options. Our own B&B accommodation at Ashburton Court or Halls of Residence at Seale Hayne Campus (see page 22).

Course Fees
Course Only: 4,950 Course + Accommodation Seale Hayne Room (5 nights/week): 5,610 Seale Hayne Room (7 nights/week): 5,790 Ashburton Court (5 nights/week): 6,720

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the diploma
Professional Culinary Diploma
Becoming a top chef takes ambition, dedication, passion and skill. The UK is experiencing a culinary renaissance and employers are demanding qualified, skilled and creative chefs. Despite this demand there is currently a huge skills shortage within the industry for qualified chefs. The Professional Culinary Diploma is a prestigious training programme designed to launch your career as a professional chef of the highest calibre, ready to meet the demands of todays employers. Over the course of this 6 month programme we will: Develop your culinary skills to a professional level. Prepare you for a career as a head chef. Inspire you to become the best cook you can be. Graduating from the Professional Culinary Diploma sets you out as a committed professional, ahead of the competition, possessing not only excellent cooking skills, but also the managerial skills that employers are crying out for.

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Who is this course for?

Typical ambitions of those that join the Professional Culinary Diploma include: launching a career as a professional chef; opening a bistro or restaurant; launching a catering business. Whilst students come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and life experiences, they all share a passion for cooking. Many younger students are choosing this course over a university degree knowing that qualified chefs are in-demand and that they will acquire a valuable life skill in a fraction of the time and expense of a degree course. Mature students have often had successful careers in the past and are retraining to follow a dream or start a new career. Not all students who take this course intend to work as a chef in a commercial catering environment. Many have ambitions of working for themselves in their own businesses, or using their chef skills to open the door to working in chalets or on boats. Whatever your reason for taking the course, you can be assured that you will receive an excellent standard of training and an internationally recognised qualification.

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Our mission is to launch the careers of the next generation of inspirational chefs.
Darrin Hosegrove, Chef Director

Ashburton Chefs Academy, Students 2012

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Course Content
We take a modern approach to chef development working to build the full range of skills and qualities required by todays chefs. Our Total Chef training is a holistic approach to chef development and is unique to the Ashburton Chefs Academy focussing on three areas of development which we call Hands, Head, Heart.

Hands
A chef is nothing without a mastery of the practical skills to create great food. We will teach you all of the core cookery skills required to enter a professional kitchen with confidence, ready to deal with any challenge. Around 70% of your course will be dedicated to developing your core cooking skills and a complete understanding of essential cookery concepts and classic skills. This will include theory sessions and chef demonstrations, but predominantly this will be hands on cookery training in the kitchen. Real World Experience Towards the end of your course, you will also experience the pressure and excitement of cooking for paying customers as you prepare and deliver a 5-course tasting menu to guests at the Ashburton Dining Club.

Core Culinary Skills

Knife Skills Professional Kitchen Skills Hors doeuvres, Cocktails & Canaps Meat, Poultry & Game Fish & Shellfish Yeast Products, Bakery & Pastry Pastries, Desserts & Confectionery Farinaceous Dishes Terrine Dishes Stocks, Sauces, Soups & Dressings Sous Vide Vegetables & Salads Presentation Skills Wine & Food Matching Menu Planning Food Costing and more

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Head
A successful chef is a thinking chef, and we will expose you to concepts and ideas from the outset that will build your confidence as a chef. Kitchen Management Its one thing to cook a dish, but managing a professional kitchen requires specific organisational skills. We will prepare you for that role. Managing the supply chain To find the best flavours, you need to source great ingredients. We will show you how to develop a portfolio of food producers and nurture these relationships to give you the best results. Leadership in the Kitchen A professional 3 day leadership program on how best to manage, motivate and mentor a team in the kitchen. Business Skills in Catering Specialist business advice looking at the opportunities and pitfalls you can expect when you are responsible for building a profitable enterprise in catering, whether that is running your own restaurant or catering business, or simply being responsible for a kitchen budget. Service & Front of House To the Total Chef great food is only one part of the equation. We will show you the how to measure and inspire excellent service and how to build your relationship with front-of-house.

Wine & Food Matching Along with wine tasting we will teach you the art of wine and food matching to build confidence in this important area. Food Allergies A customer with a food intolerance or dietary requirement is just as valuable as any other. We teach you what you need to know to be able to accommodate a range of dietary requirements. Life Balance Skills A career in catering can be a demanding one, requiring long hours and dedication. Very few chefs are equipped with the skills to manage a work-life balance and promising careers can often be lost to burn-out. We will prepare you for the road ahead and give you the tools to maintain control throughout your career.
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Heart
Great cooking comes from the heart! Students that are accepted on the Professional Culinary Diploma are committed, ambitious and are passionate about food and cooking. We will focus your passion to enrich and inspire your cooking. Inspiring Guest Lectures You will meet some of the most inspirational chefs in the region who have earned a reputation for excellence in their chosen area, along with artisans such as master butchers and fishmongers to give you greater depth to your knowledge. Field Trips & Visits You will meet some of the local food producers behind the exceptional ingredients you will be working with and we will help foster an interest and understanding of the importance of the path from land and sea to plate. Occasionally we will arrange to dine as a group in some of the regions most exciting restaurants. Ethics & Issues We will also explore some of the ethical choices to be made in catering today and some of the wider environmental issues that affect us all.

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Term Times & Fees

The course runs from 09.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Diploma Autumn 2012

Waiting List Only

Diploma Spring 2013

Term 1 (6 weeks): 08 Jan to 15 Feb, 2013 Term 2 (7 weeks): 25 Feb to 12 Apr, 2013 Term 3 (7 weeks): 22 Apr to 07 Jun, 2013

Diploma Autumn 2013

Term 1 (6 weeks): 23 Jul to 30 Aug, 2013 Term 2 (7 weeks): 09 Sep to 25 Oct, 2013 Term 3 (7 weeks): 04 Nov to 20 Dec, 2013

Course Fees
Course Only: 14,795 Course + Accommodation Seale Hayne Room (5 nights/week): 16,995 Seale Hayne Room (7 nights/week): 17,595

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Qualifications
The Professional Culinary Diploma incorporates several qualifications to enhance your career prospects. Upon successful graduation you will be presented with the following certificates.

Ashburton Chefs Academy Professional Culinary Diploma

The Ashburton Chefs Academy Professional Culinary Diploma is your record of your graduation from this prestigious course, reflecting a pass, merit or distinction.

CTH Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts is one of the highest rated practical cookery qualifications in the UK. This accredited qualification is regulated by Ofqual and externally accredited by the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality. The qualification is divided between practical and theoretical sessions but with a strong emphasis on the practical element. The qualification will develop culinary skills by working in a kitchen environment which will be enhanced through demonstrations, appropriate theory sessions and visits. This course is worth 96 credits within the governments Qualifications Credit Framework which can be counted towards future qualifications.

CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety

The Level 3 Award in Food Safety is an essential qualification aimed at those working in a supervisory position in the food business who are not only responsible but also accountable for food safety.

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Fusion Learning Leadership in the Kitchen

The ability to build, motivate and inspire your team is essential to build excellence in your kitchen, yet these skills are rarely taught to chefs. Our unique programme has been developed for the Chefs Academy by experts in leadership training to develop your skills as a leader and mentor within the kitchen.

WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines

The WSET Level 1 is a 1 day course offered as part of wider wine training throughout the course. It is a basic course that covers the main grape varieties and food and wine matching.

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Halls of Residence
Halls of residence student accommodation is available at the Hannahs at Seale-Hayne campus less than 5 minutes drive from the Chefs Academy. Seale-Hayne is a beautiful setting for you to enjoy your time while at the Ashburton Chefs Academy. A vibrant space used for, and by the community and business, the Grade II listed buildings offer arts, sports, galleries, outdoor activities, cafes, restaurants and even live music events. As a former University Campus, the halls of residence offers Chef Academy students accommodation that is clean, comfortable and good value. You will have your own private room, use of shared kitchen, shower & laundry facilities as well as the grounds, cafs and music venues across the campus. Transport is available directly to and from the Ashburton Chefs Academy.

The Heart of Devon

Located between Newton Abbot and Ashburton, you will enjoy the peace of Seale-Haynes rural location, while benefiting from the proximity to town services. Newton Abbot train station is just 10 minutes by car. You are also perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that Devon has to offer, with Dartmoor National Park and the East Devon coastline just 15 minutes away. Within half an hours you will find the Cities of Exeter and Plymouth which provide plenty in the way of shopping, services and entertainment. And of course, the Cornish border is only 1 hour away. Devon is one of Europes finest food regions, and you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to food producers, farmers markets, fine restaurants and some of the UKs best pubs.

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Easy to find, but a million miles away...
The town of Ashburton is just off the A38 equidistant between Exeter and Plymouth. Georgian and Medieval buildings line the main street and there are many antique shops and pretty cafs to explore and enjoy. By Train
The nearest train station is Newton Abbot which on all main train services. From London Paddington you can be at our doorstep in under 3 hours. Taxis are available outside the train station and it is a 15 minute taxi ride to our front door.
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Ashburton is equidistant between Plymouth and Exeter just off the A38. From the South / Plymouth Take the 2nd turn off to Ashburton sign-posted LinHay Turn-off. From the North / Exeter / M5 Take the first exit to Ashburton sign-posted LinHay Turn-off.

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From the A38 slip road, you will turn right towards Ashburton. Take your first right, sign-posted Newton Abbot (A38) / Linhay Business Park. You will see the Ashburton Cookery School 150 yards on your right. Park in the cookery school car-park.

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From the Ashburton Cookery School head north towards Exeter, taking the first exit to Newton Abbot on the A383. Turn left at Howton Road, sign-posted to Hannahs at Seale Hayne.

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