Overview

Culinary Arts

Diploma

CUL2

Art on a Plate
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Overview

Food isn't just what you eat. Food is self-expression and creativity. Culinary tastes evolve, cultural barriers dissipate, restaurant-goers become more discerning. Make your unique mark on the ever-interesting culinary industry. Add some flavour to your future with LaSalle College Vancouver's Diploma of Culinary Arts.
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Duration
12 months (4 quarters, 1001 hours)
Schedule
Full-time, Daytime
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts October 6, 2025
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Program

Explore globally- and locally-diverse ways of cooking. Get culinary training focused on sustainability, food security, and authenticity. Gain real-world experience and practical kitchen and restaurant management experience. Get ready to turn the heat up on your culinary career. 

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

Get hands-on, personalized education in industry-grade, state-of the-art kitchen labs.

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent

    Copy of government-issued photo ID

  • International applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation  (with official English translations)

    Copy of a valid Passport

    Proof of English proficiency

List of Courses

QUARTER 1

  • Foundations of Culinary Level 1 Techniques and Trade Calculations
  • Sustainability and Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry
  • Employee Health and Workplace Safety

QUARTER 2

  • Foundations of Culinary Level 2 Regional Ingredients and Techniques of Fabrication
  • Cultural and International Cuisine
  • Nutrition
  • Sustainable Purchasing and Controlling Costs

QUARTER 3

  • Production and Line Cooking Fundamentals
  • Ferments, Cultures and Preserves
  • Menu Development and Design

QUARTER 4

  • A la Carte Service
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • Practicum

*Actual course order subject to change

Tuition & Aid

Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us: 

  • Estimate the cost of your education,  
  • Add up your available education-cost resources,  
  • Subtract available resources from estimated cost, 

So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!

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Your Dream Future, Within Reach

Budget Friendly. Future Ready.

Get a quality education that’s both budget-friendly and future-ready—so you can
jumpstart the creative career of your dreams, without compromise.

How to Apply

Inspiring stories

Empower your ambition with our students' success stories. Unlock a career that lives up to your aspirations.

Our learners and graduates have successful journeys! Get inspired and learn how their academic paths have enabled them to thrive in their dream fields.
Culinary Students Presenting Their Dishes
Global Gastronomy: Discovering a world of flavours at LaSalle College Vancouver
Chef Preparing Ingredients
My culinary inspiration springs from the joy of bringing friends together, merging creativity with the art of hosting. 
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