Coming up THIS MONTH
9 TH JUNE: GUEST CHEF: MANUEL LUCAS LÓPEZ 18 TH JUNE: GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY DAY 21 ST JUNE: FATHER’S DAY 25 TH JUNE: CERTIFICATE CEREMONY 26 TH JUNE: GRADUATION 27 TH JUNE: SUMMER FESTIVAL
Guest Chef:
Manuel Lucas López
Join us for a guest chef demonstration with Manuel Lucas López of Le Cordon Bleu Madrid.
Highlighting the teachings of the Spanish Cuisine Diploma available at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid, this demonstration will showcase two incredible dishes: Fried-Bread Foam Stuffed with Oxtail Stew & Traditional Brava Sauce and Rice with Squid, Marine Plankton & Fennel
Please note, this will be taught in Spanish and translated to English live in the session.
Coming up THIS MONTH
Graduation
26 TH JUNE | 1:30PM - 4:30PM PLAISTERERS’ HALL
Our graduating students are invited to celebrate their achievement at a ceremony held in the luxury surroundings of Plaisterers’ Hall in Central London. The ceremony will feature special guest speakers. After receiving their diplomas, graduates and their guests will be able to relax and enjoy a food and drink reception with the chefs and their fellow alumni.
REGISTER HERE
Calling all students
27 TH JUNE | 8:30AM - 6PM LE CORDON BLEU LONDON
Do you want to be part of our exciting Summer Festival and hone your skills by working alongside high-profile guest chefs, as well as our Le Cordon Bleu Master Chefs? We are looking for students to help out for the below:
- Guest chef demonstrations
- Practical workshops
- Additional assistance running the overall event
To volunteer please register at Customer Services or email: london@cordonbleu.edu
Please note: Student Visa students are only able to work 10 hours a week during term time
REGISTER HERE
Toast to Your Le Cordon Bleu Journey
With exams and graduation just around the corner, the hardest part of your culinary journey to date will soon be behind you. You’ve put in the hours and mastered the techniques in Le Cordon Bleu kitchens. Now, it’s time to step out of your chef whites and celebrate your success.
Whether you’re booking a celebratory lunch with family or gathering a table of classmates to toast to the end of the term, we want to mark the occasion with you. For any student or alumni booking a table in June, we’ll treat your table to a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. It’s our way of saying congratulations on joining the global legacy of Le Cordon Bleu alumni. Raise a glass to your hard work right here where it all happened.
Simply book your table for any date in June via info@ cordrestaurant.co.uk and quote ‘Graduation’ in your email.
Student discount at CORD
Don’t forget – as a Le Cordon Bleu student, you receive an exclusive discount*. Come dine, explore the menu, and experience seasonal cooking at its best. Plus, all students currently get a free bottle of wine when they dine during the week of their birthday! *Students and alumni can enjoy a 25% discount at CORD restaurant and a 15% discount on all items at CORD Café. Terms and exclusions may apply on specific menus or days, please contact the team for more information and make yourself known as students or alumni when you arrive. Discount available on total bill when dining on the a la carte and tasting menus. Not available on set menu or specific event days unless otherwise specified. Not available with any other offer unless specified. Any bookings must be made using a Le Cordon Bleu email address and by emailing info@cordrestaurant.co.uk, and the student or alumni must be one of the guests at the table. Bookings will be subject to availability. Free bottle of wine on week of birthday is only redeemable once per birthday. This is a limited time offer and may be removed without notice.
New in our cafés
Café Le Cordon Bleu and CORD Café both offer a menu full of delightful treats, whether you’re stopping in for a coffee, a meal or a quick snack between classes. Choose from the delicious range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, viennoiseries, gourmet sandwiches and more.
This month, we have a selection of new treats including:
• Strawberry and Jasmine Pebble
• Goat Cheese and Caramalised Onion Pain Suiss
• Cherry Croissant
Did you know?
Le Cordon Bleu Students enjoy a 15% discount at both of our cafés. Just present your student badge when paying.
Short Courses SPOTLIGHT
English Wine
25 TH JUNE
Discover English wine in this fantastic 2 hour introductory evening class. These wines will challenge any perceptions of English wines which you may have - you’ll soon realise why English wine is making waves in the European wine industry. During the masterclass, you will taste 4 sparkling wines, 2 whites, 1 rosé and 1 red.
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Bake & Dine: PlantBased Breakfast Baking
18 TH JUNE
During the course our Master Baker will guide you through the steps of using plant-based ingredients to bake delicious breakfast sweet treats, including both a brioche and a sweet muffin. After the session you will move upstairs to the restaurant where you can indulge in Cord’s exceptional three course menu.
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Fantastic World of Sparkling Wines
29 TH JUNE
Learn about the many different attributes of a variety of sparkling wines, including the methods that were used to produce them, identifying some of the core differences between them and the different origins or their tastes.
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Last Month’s HIGHLIGHTS
Careers Fair
On 11th May we held our Careers Fair, where students were given the opportunity to meet with the industry’s leading hotels, restaurants and caterers for employment networking and guidance. Companies in attendance included JKS Restaurants, Marriott Hotels, Edition Hotel, 5 Hertford Street, Institute of Hospitality, Corinthia London and Langosteria Restaurant.
Superior Student Events
Last month we held our Superior Cuisine and Superior Patisserie student events. On Saturday 9th and 23rd May, Diplôme de Cuisine students hosted a 5-course tasting menu event and on Saturday 16th and 30th May, Diplôme de Pâtisserie students hosted a formal 5 course Afternoon Tea party. The events presented an exciting opportunity for students to put their skills and knowledge to the test in Cord’s state-of-the-art professional kitchens.
Guest Chef: Raul Pettrone
On 28th May, we held a guest chef demonstration with Raul Pettrone, exploring pizza as both a traditional craft and a modern culinary platform, tracing its evolution from its origins in Naples to its current global interpretations. The session provided both technical insight and creative inspiration, positioning pizza as a dynamic product that continues to evolve within modern gastronomy.
Must Reads FROM
OUR LIBRARY
Our library is situated on the first floor next to room 101 and offers a fantastic array of books. It is open from Monday to Saturday 7:10am –9:30pm (5:30pm on Saturday) for self-study, and open Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (closing for 1 hour during lunch) for borrowing services.
You can also email london-library@ cordonbleu.edu with your book requests and pick them up from the front desk during library opening hours.
If you’ve read a book that you think would be helpful to your fellow students, please send a short review to: london-library@cordonbleu. edu for the chance to be published in the next Le Petit Journal issue.
