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STUDENT NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2026

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Student Discount at Janda Diner Founded by Le Cordon Bleu alumnus Ady Yacob, who completed the Grand Diplôme in 2022, Janda Diner started as a pop-up before moving into a tiny room at the White Horse in Peckham Rye. In 2025 they moved to a permanent home at 191 Rye Lane, bringing Malaysian flavours to South London in a fun, celebratory way. Janda Diner focuses on Modern Malaysian cuisine, combining authentic Malaysian flavours with French techniques. Ady is offering a 20% discount at Janda Diner to all Le Cordon Bleu students and alumni. To redeem this offer, guests can book via OpenTable and notify the restaurant that they are affiliated with the school. A discount will be applied upon verification of student or alumni status. jandadiner.com

Graduation 1 8 TH S E P T E M B E R | 1 : 3 0 P M - 4 : 3 0 P M THE HURLINGHAM CLUB Our graduating students are invited to celebrate their achievement at a ceremony held in the luxury surroundings of The Hurlingham Club in West 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.

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Student Assistants needed We are looking for pastry or Grand Diplôme students to assist during the final of Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship 2026. The event will take place on 21st September from 8:30pm – 5pm at the school. We will require 3-4 assistants to help in the kitchen during the practical and to be on hand to assist the Chefs and Le Cordon Bleu team as they run the competition. If you’re interested in assisting during this exciting event please

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Friday 11th September. Please note: Student Visa students are only able to work 10 hours a week during term time

Kimchi Cook Off 2 3 RD S E P T E M B E R | L E C O R D O N B L E U We’re pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Kimchi Cook Off competition in partnership with Association Mes Amis (AMA) and global kimchi brand, Jongga. Entering the competition is easy, entrants simply create their recipe, take a picture of the dish and the Kimchi that has been used to create your recipe, then submit the entry between September 12th and September 13th, 2026. Ten finalists will compete on 23rd September 2026 in the kitchens of Le Cordon Bleu London.

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New Season. New Menu Welcome back to the kitchen. CORD by Le Cordon Bleu is ready to welcome you back from the summer break. Ready for a new culinary chapter? Starting from 18th September, Executive Chef Karl O’Dell will unveil our new Autumn Tasting Menu, inviting you to taste the very best of what this season has brought. It offers a direct look at how foundational disciplines are transformed into modern restaurant service, an inspiring showcase of high-level standards, generous hospitality, and continuous discovery. Whether you’re stopping by to dissect the latest plating techniques for inspiration or simply celebrating, you always have a table here.

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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.

Short Courses SPOTLIGHT

Tastes of Asia - India 1 5 TH S E P T E M B E R Using the finest produce you will cook your way around India, discovering new ingredients and exciting flavour combinations. Our Indian cooking classes are designed for food lovers who want to explore local Indian specialities in a dedicated cookery course.

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Mastering Macarons 1 6 TH S E P T E M B E R Our Pâtisserie Chefs will teach you how to produce the four main types of macaron, leading you through the crucial stages of the French macaron making process including French and Italian meringue production, macaronage colour application, filling varieties and piping decorations.

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Italian Cuisine: Lombardia 2 1 ST S E P T E M B E R Explore Italian cuisine in this 6-hour class focussed on classic dishes from the Lombardia region of Italy, including Minestrone di Verdure, Ossobuco with Gremolada, Risotto alla Milanese and Sbrisolona Mantovana.

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Last Month’s HIGHLIGHTS

Superior Pâtisserie Afternoon Tea On 1st August, as part of the Superior certificate of the Diplôme de Pâtisserie, students hosted a formal 5 course Afternoon Tea party event at CORD. This event provided Superior students the opportunity to gain insight into working in the industry, applying what they have learned on the programme in a professional setting.

Careers Fair On 3rd August, we hosted our Careers Fair. Students had the opportunity to meet with the recruiters of renowned companies such as Rosewood Chancery, Torridon Hotel, Lanesborough Hotel, Connaught Hotel, Humble Crumble, Aspen Experience, Harts Group and Wolseley Group.

Student Social Event On 7th August, students were invited to an evening of food and wine tastings, demonstrations and discussions with food and beverage producers, suppliers and our chefs and lecturers. This was a great opportunity for students to network with peers, discover new and interesting products and enjoy some delicious food and drinks.

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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.

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