French and Balkan Cuisine Sharena Fabrika - International School for Gastronomy and Heritage Crafts

Overview

In the French Cuisine module, you will build solid foundations: knife skills, stocks and sauces, vegetable preparations, fish, poultry, and meats . Guided step by step by experienced chefs, you will learn the to experience the professional restaurant atmosphere, organization, and methods that define classical French cookery, skills that remain the backbone of professional kitchens everywhere.

In the Balkan Cuisine module, you will discover the authentic flavors of Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, and Turkey. Working with celebrated local chefs from each country, you will prepare rustic stews, seasonal vegetable dishes, grilled meats, and traditional breads and pastries. You will also explore how to combine Balkan authenticity with French technique through creative fusion menus.Alongside  hands-on training, the program includes theory in entrepreneurship and food business basics,  helping you understand how to manage supplies, organize a kitchen, and plan menus. The curriculum also includes photography basics and social media mastering  - essential skills to become the future food influencer. This components  prepares you for the EU Professional Qualification Level of Culinary Chef, giving you credentials recognized across Europe & worldwide.

Accreditation

• The Professional Certificate in French & Balkan Cuisine (FERRANDI Paris & Sharena Fabrika)
• The EU Professional Qualification Level – Culinary Chef (Bulgarian Ministry of Education)