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Creativity, technique, and product: the essence of pastry.

TheMaster’s in Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisinewill equip you with theskills to master both classic and contemporary pastry, combiningtechnique, creativity, and in-depth product knowledge. Designed forprofessionals looking to specialize in the sweet world applied to gastronomy, this Master’s program offers an immersive, high-level training experience, aligned with current industry trends and demands.

With a100% hands-on methodologyand alearning by doingapproach, you will develop advanced pastry techniques such asfermentation, recipe formulation, and the creation of innovative textures. You willtrain in a restaurant-style environment, experimenting with foams, airs, gels, and other structures that bring unique sensory dimensions to haute pâtisserie.

As part of the Master, you will participate in athree-day Learning Journeyto a leading pastry city, where you will visit renowned pastry shops and culinary spaces, gaining insight into global trends and best practices.

TheFinal Master’s Projectwill challenge you todesign a team-based sweet tasting menu, which you will present to a panel of industry experts. This hands-on experience willshowcase your technical and creative expertise, giving you a competitive advantage in the industry.

Upon completing the Master’s program, you will be prepared to take on strategic roles in the pastry world, such asExecutive Pastry Chef, Pastry ConsultantorR&D Specialistin the development of new products and gastronomic concepts.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

MASTER’S OBJECTIVES

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Upon completing the Master’s program, you will be prepared to take onkey roles across the pastry and gastronomy sector. Career paths may include:

Pastry in Restaurants and Hospitality

Pastry and Bakery Production Management

Innovation and Development in the Sweet Industry

Pastry Consulting and Education

Entrepreneurship and New Business Models

REASONS TO TAKE THIS MASTER’S PROGRAM

You will specializein restaurant pastry and sweet cuisine, mastering avant-garde techniques to create innovative desserts.

You will gaina deep understanding of the physicochemical processes behind each technique, allowing you to develop coherent and innovative pastry concepts.

You will explorethe fundamental raw ingredients used in pastry and enhance your sensory skills.

You will trainwith top pastry and sweet cuisine experts, attending masterclasses led by internationally renowned professionals.

You will experiencean advanced educational model and methodology, preparing you to continue your learning journey in any professional setting.

You will expandyour knowledge with a trip to a world’s pastry capital.

You will participatein exclusive extracurricular activities, including conferences, exhibitions, and specialized congresses organized by the Faculty.

You will have accessto internships in leading restaurant pastry sections or in renowned pastry workshops.

You will trainin state-of-the-art facilities, designed to provide a transformative, innovative, and safe learning experience.

You will becomepart of the Basque Culinary Center, a pioneering academic institution with global recognition and the support of the world’s most influential chefs.

TARGET AUDIENCE

TheMaster’s in Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisineis designed for professionals seeking tospecialize in the creation and development of haute cuisine desserts, combining technique, formulation, and creativity. Through this training, participants will acquirestrategic and operational toolsto stand out in the field of gastronomic and restaurant pastry.

This Master’s program is for:

Throughout the Master’s program, participants will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in:

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PROGRAM

Module 1: The Cook and the Current Culinary Context

Module 2: Traditional and Modern Pastry

Module 3: The Sweet World in the Restaurant

Module 4: Chocolate

Module 5: Formulation

Module 6: Bakery

Bakery Module 7: Final Project

The project will be carried out with the aim of putting into practice the knowledge acquired in the Master’s degree, designing and innovating products and restaurant dessert experiences to solve challenges linked to creativity, technique, and economic viability.

Module 8: Curricular Internships in Companies

In this Master’s, internships are carried out in both national and international companies. You will be advised by the coordinator to evaluate options and adjust expectations. It is important to bear in mind that internships require a full-time dedication of 3 months. If you have a senior profile, you will be able to validate previous experience.

Internships will take place in top-tier establishments worldwide, including:

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TheMaster’s in Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisineis delivered through thelearning by doingmethodology, based on practice, experimentation, and collaborative learning. This approach allows you toacquire fundamental skills and progress toward specialized applications. The program is designed in progressive phases, integrating theoretical classes with practical activities and real projects.

Key Elements

Learning Journey

As a highlight of the program, students will embark on aLearning Journey– a 2 to 3-day immersionin a world-class pastry destination. This experience includes visits to top pastry workshops, chocolate factories, and prestigious culinary institutions.

Final Master’s Project

Curricular Internships

You will be able to putyour knowledge into practice and gain relevant experiencefor your professional career. During the process, we will manage your internship, taking into account your profile and the opportunities available.

In addition, you will have aninformative sessionandpersonalised guidancewith the coordinator to evaluate options and adjust expectations. It is important to consider your current situation and professional goals, as the internship requires athree-month full-time dedication, with the possibility of extension. If you have a senior profile, you will be able tovalidate your previous experience.

TEACHING STAFF

TheMaster’s in Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisinehas a teaching staff composed ofprofessionals in the areas of pastry techniques, sweet cuisine, formulation, and gastronomic management.

This team combinesacademic experience with a practical approach, integrating experts and lecturers from both the Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences (Basque Culinary Center) and specialised professionals from leading companies and institutions in the sector

MASTER’S COORDINATORS

Luis ArrufatMaster’s Coordinator and Professor of Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisine. Former Head Pastry Chef at El Bulli during its final year.

Victor de CastroPastry Chef and Master’s Coordinator with over 22 years of experience in pastry kitchens, hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants such as Akelarre and Boroa.

MAIN TEAM

CORE FACULTY AND COLLABORATORS

The Master also integrates the participation of organisations, as well as recognised experts from industry and academia, who bring an up-to-date perspective. Throughout the Master, participants will attend lectures, masterclasses, and mentoring sessions led by top figures in Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisine.

The faculty is continuously evolving to provide the best blend of specialized knowledge and innovative perspectives.

Total Master’s fee: € 13,755

Payment options:

The tuition fee includes:

ADMISSION

TheMaster’s in Restaurant Pastry and Sweet Cuisinehas a structured admission process to ensure that candidates possess the academic background and professional competencies required to successfully complete an innovative and rigorous curriculum.

This Master’s program is designed for both professionals with a university degree and those who, without holding a formal degree, can demonstrate relevant experience in the field.

Basque Culinary Center’s admission system has two main objectives:

Register onlineand pay the registration fee of 150 € (refundable in case of not being admitted).

Complete the motivation questionnaire you will be sent. Please have the following documents ready:

Participate in the online personal interview with the Master’s Coordinator. This is an opportunity to get to know you better, clarify doubts and ask any questions you may have.

Evaluation of the application will be based on the documentation provided and the outcome of the interview.

You will be notified of the decision and the next steps to follow.

If you are admitted, you must pay25% of the tuition feewithin the indicated deadline to reserve your place.

If not admitted, you will be advised of alternative options and the registration fee will be refunded.

Students from non-Schengen countries (see list) must apply for aLONG-TERM STUDENT VISAto legally reside in Spain for programs longer than 90 days.

The Faculty will provide the necessary academic documentation for visa processing once the seat reservation is confirmed.

Students must also comply with all additional requirements from the Spanish Embassy in their home country. You can review the full process in thepre-travel proceduressection.

Basque Culinary Center will provide the following documents:

For inquiries and more information:cursos@bculinary.com

Livensa Living San Sebastian is located in the neighborhood of Ibaeta, in a quiet area and a step away from Tolosa Avenue that leads to Ondarreta beach. It is an accommodation that takes care of all the details and is designed to make you feel at home during your stay in Donostia-San Sebastian. It has spaces to relax and share time in company.Features to highlight:Single rooms with full kitchen and private bathroomLaundryGymCommon kitchens or “txokos”.Leisure areas: living room, games room, cinema room, etc.Music rehearsal roomsCo-working spacesPrivate parkingTake advantage of the preferential rates for Basque Culinary Center students.More information about accommodationhere

Students from European Union member countries, and Norway, Switzerland. Liechtenstein and Iceland will not require a visa to reside in Spain.Other international students will have to request a long term student visa which will allow them to reside in Spain for a period longer than 180 days.

Visas should be requested from, and issued by Diplomatic Missions and Spanish Consul Offices abroad. It is important to obtain information on the required documentation and gather it as soon as possible, since the relevant authorities may take up to two months to advise that the visas will be granted.

Once students have arrived in Donostia-San Sebastian, they have one month from the time of their arrival to request the foreign students’ card at the Oficina de Extranjeros of Donostia-San Sebastian. This students’ office of the BCC will provide the necessary information to students in this regard.

Through the MU Sports Service, students can access team sports as well as individual sporting activities and Group trips (weekend skiing, surfing trips….).

Donostia-San Sebastian also has an extensive offer of municipal sporting facilities. The Kirol Txartela (sport card) permits access to all the city’s municipal facilities at a very economical price. For more information, go to thefollowing link.

Information on the COST OF LIVING in San Sebastian is given below:

EntertainmentTransportThe best way to get around the city is with the network of urban buses. The company which provides this service is Compañia del Tranvia de Donostia-San Sebastian.

Their web page www.dbus.es contains all information on routes, timetables and tariffs. The web page also enables the calculation of the bus route between two points and its estimated duration.

Students can benefit from monthly season tickets which reduce the cost of travelling by bus.

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AccommodationDonostia-San Sebastian offers accommodation in student residences. It is advisable that those interested in this type of accommodation make their reservation as soon as possible.

A document containing information on some of the residences in the city can be found below.Download:Accommodation in San Sebastian

During their study years, BCC students will have access to the BCC Student APP. Through this APP students will be informed about grants and scholarships, job opportunities, extracurricular learning opportunities, events, invitations to exclusive Master Classes… They will also be informed on student discounts, BCC Cafeteria or Restaurant reservations, transportation, etc.