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Why take our online professional cooking course?

cooking

Learning professional kitchen skills is about understanding the "why" behind the "how."

Master the craft, not just the dish.
Food safety, core culinary techniques such as precision vegetable, meat and fish knife skills, cooking methods such as roasting, poaching, sautéing, and grilling, are topics covered during our 400+ hours professional training.
Join our personalised online course, you are hours away from achieving professional-level culinary precision!

Course overview

We bring you the techniques from the French chefs tailored to your favourite British and international recipes.
  • 400 hours and 24 training modules
  • Comprehensive technical and theoretical learning
  • Expert review of practical assignments
  • Personal coach and expert support
  • Pay in monthly instalments, no interest, no hidden fees

What Is The Content Of The Online Cooking Course?

COURSE SUMMARY

We have unlocked the elite technical blueprint used by the world’s finest French chefs and adapted it for the modern British kitchen.


Whether you’re dreaming of the perfect Sunday Roast, a fragrant Thai Massaman Curry, or a complex Indian Lamb Rogan Josh, the secret isn't the recipe. It's the mechanics.


Hygiene & Safety

This is the ABC of professional cooking. You cannot enter a kitchen without knowing and rigorously applying food safety rules. Throughout your training, you'll receive refreshers on basic hygiene rules. This will help you acquire the skills that will save you valuable time in your certification exam and in your future professional life.


The Geometry of the Blade

By understanding the mechanics and ergonomics of knife work, you will unlock a new level of efficiency. You’ll learn to transform a sack of onions into a uniform brunoise in minutes, gaining total technical command over the preparation of vegetables, meat, and fish.


The Architecture of Flavour

Stop reaching for the stock cube and start building professional foundations. Our curriculum dives deep into the creation of traditional fonds, teaching you to extract the deep, complex flavours essential to fine dining. You will gain technical command over:
- Grains & Starches: Mastering the textures of rice, pasta, and grains.
- Culinary Physics: Learning to manipulate fat and protein to achieve textures that define Michelin-standard cuisine.
- The Pastry Station: Creating sophisticated hot and cold desserts with professional flair.


The Architecture of Ratios: Professional Appareils

Professional cookery isn’t about following recipes, it’s about mastering the "Appareil."
We teach you the precise ratios that govern some of the world’s most iconic dishes.

Once you understand the physics of the mix, you’ll have the confidence to produce:
- Artisanal Custard Tarts with the signature, sought-after "wobble."
- Traditional Bread and Butter Puddings, reimagined with professional texture and depth.
- Deep-filled Savoury Quiches, featuring the perfect set and premium British ingredients.


The ‘Final 5%’ Secret

Have you ever wondered why a professional sauce carries that signature high-definition gloss?
We reveal the technical mastery of Liaisons: the art of binding and finishing dishes using starches, egg yolks, or the classic monter au beurre (mounting with butter).
This is the "Final 5%" the technical bridge that elevates a standard meal into a world-class experience, separating a £15 pub lunch from a £90 tasting menu.

Don’t just cook-engineer. Turn one core technique into a hundred signature dishes.

One technical skill, a hundred world-class outcomes.

Products and materials
British classics and international favourites on the course menu!
How it works

Get your "cooking" certification from New Way.

certification

This program uses ongoing assessment, allowing you to secure your New Way certification for free by the time you finish.

Our continuous assessment model validates your skills through regular milestones, mainly quizzes and photos of your completed work, at the end of every module.
This ensures that your technical proficiency is tracked and certified in real-time throughout the entire learning journey.

Student voices

Here are our clients' reviews of our 100% distance learning courses. Their experience reflects our commitment to providing flexible training tailored to all needs.

Student
Donna
Student of the Professional cooking course
I am delighted to have taken the course
“To be honest, I was a bit sceptical about a course that was entirely online, but I was curious all the same. As it turns out, the modules are incredibly well put together and genuinely set you up for success. This course has given me a solid foundation of essential knowledge and a real sense of purpose to get on with my project. I initially didn't think I'd even go for the exam, but I quickly changed my mind! I'm absolutely thrilled to have completed the course.“
Student
Valery
Student of the Professional cooking course
This course is an excellent springboard
“A very enriching training that meets my expectations. Every day is a new learning experience in terms of technique, the produce, and the recipes. This course is an excellent springboard for working in the catering industry.”
Student
Lauren
Student of the Professional cooking course
I have learned a lot and I am learning every day.
“The team is super open to discussion. They answer all my questions. In just one week, I've learned a lot and I'm learning new things every day. They are very attentive and listen. I'm very happy to be doing my training here. From the head chef, the manager, and even the server, everyone is great here!”

Financing your online course

Pay in monthly instalments

Our training programs are designed to be accessible to all.
Our educational advisors can offer solutions tailored to your needs and situation, including the option to pay in monthly instalments.

Damiano from New Way
Your Cooking Expert

Damiano from New Way

Damiano started out in Michelin-starred restaurants. He notably explored Asian fusion cuisine by opening the ZUMA restaurant in a luxury hotel in Rome. After three years, the luxury hotel industry beckoned him to Courchevel at the prestigious 5-star Les Grandes Alpes hotel. Managing and running a hotel gave him complementary skills and the ability to handle stress to the fullest! After another 3 years, he finally decided to give back what he had learned, joining New Way first as a chef in one of our workshops, and now as an expert for our cooking students.

Tailor-made support

Throughout your training, a professional expert will be available to answer all your technical questions and review your practical exercises. You can schedule an appointment with them directly ! A coach will also be available to help you stay motivated and answer any other questions you may have.

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What jobs can you apply to after a Cooking Course?

Explore the wide range of career opportunities available after a cooking course, paving the way for a career full of creativity and delight.

Cook

Cook

Head of Section

Head of Section

Kitchen assistant

Kitchen assistant

Caterer

Caterer

Cook in collective catering

Cook in collective catering

Home chef

Home chef

Pastry chef assistant

Pastry chef assistant

Restaurant or cafe manager

Restaurant or cafe manager

Restaurant entrepreneur

Restaurant entrepreneur

Cooking Course FAQs

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