| Pastry Chef?

Pastry Chef?

atlantagal asked:


I’m looking into possibly becoming a pastry chef, and I was wondering if any of you out there had any advice on college courses, what college you would recommend, what classes I should concentrate on, any I should avoid, etc. I’m considering the art institute here in Atlanta, GA to become a CPC. I hope to eventually open up my own shop to do wedding cakes as my speciality but also do birthday cakes, truffles, etc. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks so much!!
I guess I should add that while I would love to do the CIA in NY I just can’t afford to move out there at this time…thanks though!

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  1. Margaret W on February 13th, 2009 9:55 pm

    The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY offers one of the best culinary courses if you’re looking to become a pastry chef. They offer French pastry making as well as many other courses you will find helpful in your career. The food the students prepare is served to guests at the restaurant on the grounds of the school. “great experience”

  2. kna0831 on February 14th, 2009 12:32 pm

    that sounds like a great idea, I have a friend who went to the art institute here. She started to work at a few different places to get a feel for what it is she really wanted to do before deciding on pastry chef. She really enjoyed the different places she worked all different styles of cooking, and tips she got from the chefs and cooking staffs. It was hard work but give it a try, it may be the best thing you ever did. Good Luck!