CFM Catering School Lagos

Description: This module introduces fundamental recipes for making stocks, sauces, and soups, as well as cooking with fruits, vegetables, and herbs which are vital sources of vitamins and minerals. Learning to cook these ingredients at our catering school can help you create diverse and inspiring dishes. 

Through this cooking course at our catering school, you'll explore classical elements of flavor and texture. It's crucial to follow recipe instructions, especially for delicate sauces and soups, to achieve the desired results. With practice, you can adapt and innovate with confidence.

You'll learn essential techniques that will build a solid foundation for your culinary journey at our catering school.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Define stocks and sauces' foundation and thickening agents

Describe soup textures, garnishes, and flavor bases

Identify fruit, vegetable, and herb basics

Explain cooking methods for fruits, vegetables, and herbs

Description: This course delves into the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Africa. Through a regional focus, you will explore the unique flavors, ingredients, and methods that distinguish African cuisine, preparing a variety of traditional dishes such as Egusi, Efo Riro, Edikanikong, Afang, Banga soup, Oha soup, Ofe Owerri, Ogbono, Okra, Jollof Rice, Fried Rice, Local Jollof Rice, Style Chicken Fried Rice, Yam Porridge, Moi Moi, Rice and Beans, Jollof Spaghetti and more. 

Students will gain an understanding of staple ingredients like grains, legumes, and spices, and learn how to balance bold flavors and aromatic spices to create satisfying and nutritious meals. By examining the cultural significance and historical background of these recipes, students will develop a deeper appreciation for African culinary heritage. 

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Prepare a range of traditional African dishes

2. Identify key ingredients and their uses in African cuisine

3. Understand the cultural and historical context of African recipes

4. Master cooking techniques unique to African culinary traditions

Description: This module embarks on a culinary journey across continents, introducing the diverse and flavorful traditions of global cuisine. Through a comprehensive exploration of fundamental recipes and cooking techniques from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, you will gain a broad understanding of the rich tapestry of global culinary arts.

Throughout this course, students will learn to prepare a variety of traditional dishes from different continents, each with its unique ingredients and flavors. From pumpkin soup, Vegetable Cream soup with Croutons, Chicken Casserole, Curry soup, Singapore Noodles, Basmati rice, French rice

You’ll conclude with a tour of culinary practices around the world at our catering school. In addition to learning the background of many exotic dishes and practices, you will be able to: 

1. Prepare a variety of traditional recipes from different continents.

2. Identify key ingredients and their roles in global cuisines

3. Understand the cultural and historical context of continental recipes

4. Master cooking techniques from various culinary traditions around the world.

In many countries, meat is used as an accompaniment to stir-fried vegetables or noodles. However, in Western Europe and America, the central feature of a meal is more likely to be some form of meat. This course at our catering school is designed to help you master the art of cooking remarkable, mouth-watering recipes for beef, veal, lamb, and pork. By learning these skills, you'll have conquered the challenge of cooking meat—and won.

This course provides an extensive amount of information to help you reach your goal of preparing and cooking meat. The cooking methods you use for vegetables, such as grilling, roasting, and sautéing, remain fundamentally the same for meat. In the upcoming lessons, you’ll apply these techniques to poultry, game, and fish. It’s exciting to see how many different effects you can create with these methods.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Grill and broil

• Roast and bake

• Sauté and fry

• Steam and submersion cook

• Braise and stew

Description: In many countries, pastries are a cherished part of culinary tradition, often enjoyed with coffee or tea. In this course, you will explore the art of pastry making, from basic dough preparation to advanced techniques. Whether you're interested in sweet or savory pastries, this course will equip you with the skills to create them all.

This course at our catering school provides detailed instructions and tips to ensure your pastries come out perfectly every time. You'll learn to balance flavors, achieve the right textures, and present your creations beautifully. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to bake a wide range of pastries, from simple cookies to complex layered cakes.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Prepare various types of dough, including puff pastry, shortcrust, and choux

Create a range of fillings, such as creams, fruits, and chocolates

Master baking techniques for perfect pastries

Decorate and present pastries attractively

Description: In many cultures, event decorations play a crucial role in setting the mood and theme of a celebration. In this course, you will explore various aspects of event decorating, from color schemes and lighting to floral arrangements and table settings. You'll gain the skills to create cohesive and visually appealing designs that enhance the overall experience of any event.

This course provides practical tips and step-by-step instructions to ensure your decorations are both beautiful and functional. You'll learn to work with different materials, styles, and themes to suit various types of events. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to plan and execute breathtaking event decorations.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Develop a cohesive theme and color scheme for any event

Create stunning floral arrangements and centerpieces

Design attractive and functional table settings

Utilize lighting and props to enhance the ambiance

Plan and execute decorations for different types of events