Principles of Gastronomy
Explore the influences of food and drink in society and culture
10 Week Instructor Led Online Course
Commences 06 Oct-14 Dec 2025
What Will I Learn?
Explore the world of gastronomy and discover the philosophical and methodological principles related to cuisine. In understanding the background to gastronomy, you can develop critical and analytical skills to enhance your knowledge of issues concerning food and drink in culture(s) in historical and contemporary contexts.
Principles of Gastronomy enriches you with the knowledge and skills to reflect in a meaningful way to the sustainable production and consumption of food in the modern world. This includes presenting creative and innovative solutions to current and future problems regarding food production, distribution and consumption.
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Online
Learn at your own
convenience
06 Oct-14 Dec 2025
10 week
course delivery
50 Hours of Learning
4 - 5 hours per
week of learning
Live Learning Sessions
Every week with
your instructor
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Our Study Options
Both options offer flexible and accessible learning at your own pace.
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Premium
€1495
Personalise your study experience by interacting with your instructor and fellow participants with Premium.
Participate in live discussions with the instructor each week.
Interact and collaborate with fellow participants.
Personalised feedback from your instructor
on all assignments.
Receive a Certificate of Completion and Statement of Attainment.
Access learning materials for 6 months.
Self-Study
€390
Independently learn and study the course learning materials. Start now and complete at your own pace.
Learn from pre-recorded learning material in your own time.
Study at your own pace - any time, from any where.
Self-reflection and check-your-knowledge quizzes.
Receive a Certificate of Completion.
Access learning materials for 6 months.
Course Structure
Participants will (critically) explore contemporary gastronomy by developing an understanding of the cultural and social underpinnings of gastronomy.
Weekly topics include:
Introduction to Gastronomy
Gastronomy as Social Practice
Food and Culture
Food Choices
Drinks and Drinking Through Time
Drink in Contemporary Society
Cuisines and Cooking
Gastronomy and Books
Eating and Sharing Food
Gastronomy and the Commercial Experience
People in a food and drink related business and those interested in food as a leisure activity, who seek an understanding gastronomy and why we take pleasure in eating and drinking and its impact on society and culture will benefit from this course.
Course Introduction
Participant Stories
Katinka Lansink
Netherlands
The course was very interesting in terms of the variety in topics. The literature and guidance made me think more in-depth about the many topics. Discussions, both written and live, were interesting due to the variety in background of all the students and differing points of view. It is a pity that the course went so fast, everyone would have loved for the course to be longer and continue to learn. Thank you, Le Cordon Bleu.
Gordana Radenkovic
New Zealand
Completing a short course in Gastronomy gave me a lot of insight into the world of food. This course was very intellectually stimulating and has helped me think broadly and critically about all that concerns people and food.
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