Patisserie and Confectionary - Level 1

If you're looking to change your career and need entry level skills, this programme has been designed for you. Taught over 12 weeks, you will develop the basic specialist skills and knowledge in pastry, bakery and confectionery work so you can work in the pâtisserie and bakery sector.

This course covers basic techniques for bakery, pastry and confectionary such as breads, pastry items, desserts and biscuits.

No previous experience is necessary.

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

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

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to Patisserie and Confectionery - Level 2.

Steve James has worked at Westminster Kingsway for 3 years and develops and teaches the Patisserie and Confectionery courses for the 19+ Part-time provision. Steve has over 30 years of experience in Patisserie, Bakery and Confectionery and has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and 5-star hotels in London. He has a BA (Hons) in International Culinary Arts Management and a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching and Education. 

Steve has a wealth of experience teaching in universities and colleges across London. He has successfully mentored and developed pastry chefs for competitions and has assisted in developing The Craft Guild of Chefs Pastry Graduates Awards.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.