Professional Patisserie - Level 3 Diploma

The course builds on the fundamental basic techniques for pastry, bakery and confectionery, furthering your skills and knowledge so that you can pursue a career as a pastry chef.

This course is endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs and British Culinary Federation and taught by our award-winning culinary arts and pâtisserie team.

You will also have the opportunity to work towards the Capital City College Diploma, which is over and above our standard Level 3 qualification.

Topics covered can include:

• Supervisory skills, including maintaining a safe environment and staff development
• Supervision of food safety within the pastry kitchen
• Gastronomy
• Hot, cold and frozen dessert preparation and presentation, both classical and contemporary methods
• Pâtisserie: pastries and tarts
• Bakery: artisan bread, Viennoiserie and International
• Advanced Cakes, biscuits and sponges, including Japonaise, Opera and Sacher Torte
• Confectionery: petit fours, sugar and chocolate work
• Centrepiece production
• Advanced pâtisserie including Linzer, Strudel and Fillo

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, and a relevant Level 2 qualification
• Relevant industry experience and current role in the industry are required

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year with practical assignments and written tests.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Additional Costs

You will be expected to purchase the required uniform and equipment for the programme, which reflect both industry norms and safety requirements. These should specifically conform to Capital City College standards and are approximately £350; further information will be provided at enrolment. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This course will help you to move on to higher-level courses, an apprenticeship or other employment.