Start a Gastronomy School
Good eating is a philosophy that has become increasingly hedonistic in our society. So the opening of restaurants of an infinity of styles is booming. What do these restaurants need to function? Cooks! Therefore, opening a school of gastronomy is the answer that many students expect and the one that can give you the profitability you have been looking for.
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Requirements for setting up a Gastronomy School
The legal requirements increase in the case of a Gastronomy School, since in addition to the current qualification that any company needs, in addition to the firefighter qualification, the bromatology qualification is added, which has the power to, after granting permission, visit the school without prior notice to check that the safety and hygiene standards are being strictly complied with.
Premises: this is not a minor issue for this type of business, since it must not only be qualified to produce food, but must also have marble and/or steel counters, swimming pools, facilities for ovens and, in addition to a large space in the practice rooms, a place to store ingredients and at least one room for theoretical subjects.
Initial investment for a school of gastronomy
This point is not minor, since the initial investment of a Gastronomy school can be very high.
Rent: the rent and the guarantee deposit will take a few thousand dollars.
Equipment: convection ovens, microwave ovens, stoves, blenders, processors, blenders, mixers, coffee makers.
Supplies: cutlery, plates, dishes, pots, bowls, cups.
Ingredients: they will be part of the initial investment, as well as of the monthly fixed expenses, since they will have to be replaced: sugar, flour, salt, butter, margarine, condiments, chocolate, honey, molasses, flavors, eggs, meats, dry and fresh fruits, fresh and powdered milk, gelatin, corn starch, cream, ham, cheese, olives, among many others that you will see as the recipes require it.
Courses to be offered in a Gastronomy school
There are several courses in the area of Gastronomy, which you can offer according to the objectives of the student. Among them: Professional Cook, Diploma in Haute Cuisine, International Cuisine, Event Organiser, Pastry Chef, Professional Pastry Chef, Sommelier, Barman, among others that you can imagine or that the clients themselves may request.
Each course must include a series of subjects, among which are compulsory: Culinary Techniques, Safety and Hygiene, French, English, Gastronomic Marketing, Cooking Practice.
It is important that the courses are theoretical and practical and that the students learn both the theory behind professional cooking and also have the opportunity to cook and prepare dishes with their own hands in each class.
Staff of a Gastronomy School
Each area of your Gastronomy school will have to have specialized personnel. For example, the cleaning area will need very efficient cleaners who know the hygiene rules of a gastronomic establishment; the administrative accounting area will need people with solid knowledge in the area of finance; while each teacher will need to master his or her subject perfectly.
Advantages of having a Gastronomy School
The advantage of having a gastronomy school is that you can teach the aspirants to prepare dishes to demonstrate that the nutritious is not fought with the good flavor.
Another advantage is that you have a wide diversity of clients who want to enter the school of gastronomy, from those who want to prepare their own food to maintain a suitable weight and figure, to those who want to professionalize themselves to enter the labor field to work in this field.
This business opportunity also offers the advantage of designing different courses focused on all types of public. From young people with basic needs, to learn how to prepare soup, rice, pasta or salads, to those interested in discovering the secrets and techniques to make sugar-free desserts for diabetics, even offering workshops in regional and international cuisine.
Tips for starting a Gastronomy School
It is very important that you master the gastronomic secrets as well as taking care of the administration and that you can also give some classes. This does not mean neglecting the quality of the service, so it is important to surround yourself with qualified professionals in this field.
To begin with, it is preferable to hire at least two chefs or specialists in the art of cooking to give the courses. While the entrepreneur is in the position of general manager to take direct charge of the operation. On the other hand, one person is needed in charge of the
of the cleaning of the facilities and a general assistant to support administrative tasks and provide information on the services offered.
Problems that may arise
It is not the same to be a professional chef as to teach and train others to be one. In addition to training in the field, it is necessary to have pedagogy. The student can surpass the teacher or the opposite. Not achieving the required knowledge and expertise despite the efforts made to do so.
The business of the School of Gastronomy is complex. It is necessary to have a previous plan of study and that the people who enter the school have the guarantee that they will later have the accreditation endorsed by the educational organizations of the country and region in which the school is located.