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Gain a comprehensive vision of contemporary cuisine.

TheMaster in Advanced Cookeryis designed for chefs seeking tools to achieve culinary excellence and expand their skills inmanagement, creativity, and sustainability.

The aim of this Master’s program is to train you as a contemporary chef. You will discover traditional techniques and master the most current ones, while embracing the values of modern cuisine. You will developleadership skills, understand the importance of front-of-house operations and their language, and cook withsustainability principlesand resource efficiency in mind.

Your journey will be guided byexperts with diverse perspectivesin gastronomy: from kitchen and pastry, to front-of-house, team and cost management, culinary science or menu design, among others. Throughout the program, renowned professionals from the gastronomic sector will share their success stories throughseminars, showcookings, and masterclasses.

The experience is further enriched withLearning Journeys—educational visits to restaurants, production centers, innovative business models, and sectors such as the meat and agricultural industries. These visits will allow you toobserve real-world practices and learn directlyfrom professionals who are shaping the future of gastronomy.

Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to take aqualitative leap as a chef, with a comprehensive and distinctive perspective of culinary processes.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

MASTER’S OBJECTIVES

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Upon completing the Master’s program, you will be prepared to take onkey roles across various areas of professional cookery, in both creative and operational environments. Career paths may include

Restaurants

Hotels and Catering Services

Culinary Entrepreneurship

REASONS TO TAKE THIS MASTER

You will learnfrom top-level lecturers and attend masterclasses led by international chefs, receiving personalized feedback and guidance.

You will trainin state-of-the-art facilities with tools adapted to provide an innovative and realistic learning experience.

You will enhanceyour professional profile by mastering the application of multiple culinary techniques.

You will understandthe physicochemical foundations of both classical and modern cooking techniques.

You will learnabout the gastronomic properties of ingredients and their most effective culinary applications.

You will adaptyour technical knowledge to different cooking styles.

You will gainexpertise in cookery, production management, nutrition, and personal development.

You will followa practical methodology that includes kitchen workshops, masterclasses, learning visits, and more.

You will be partof an institution that leads gastronomy not only in education. You’ll benefit from initiatives like the GOeTech Center and Culinary Action, spaces that foster entrepreneurship and socio-economic impact. The GOe project is deeply rooted in the vision of connecting passion, talent, and innovation through a global network.

You will livein a unique environment, in the culinary capital of the Basque Country, surrounded by a rich gastronomic culture that will inspire your learning and professional growth.

TARGET AUDIENCE

TheMaster in Advanced Cookeryis designed for professionals looking tospecialize in culinary techniques and to develop key competenciesin management, creativity, and sustainability. Through applied training, this Master enables participants to acquirestrategic and operational toolsto stand out in the professional gastronomic field.

This Master’s program is for:

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

Not sure if your profile fits?

If your academic background or professional experience is not listed and you are interested in this Master’s program,contact usto evaluate your case and provide personalized guidance.

PROGRAM

Module I: The Chef and the Current Culinary Context

Module II: Culinary Techniques: Fundamentals, Applications, and Dish Preparation

Module III: Comprehensive Kitchen Management

Module IV: Restaurant Workshop

Real-time practice in theBasque Culinary Center restaurant, applying the acquired knowledge with real customers and service conditions.

Module V: Master’s Final Project

The project will be carried  with the aim ofputting into practice the knowledge acquired  in the Master’s, designing and innovating products and experiences, to solve challenges linked to the conceptualization, production, and service of a gastronomic model in a professional context.

Module VI: Curricular Internships

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

TheMaster’s Degree in Advanced Cookeryis taught through thelearning by doingmethodology, based on practice, experimentation and collaborative learning. This approach allows you toacquire fundamental skills and progress towards specialised applications. The program is designed in progressive phases, integrating theoretical classes with practical activities and real projects.

Key Elements

Curricular Internships

Internships are conducted full-time for three months in top-tier gastronomic businesses, both nationally and internationally. In previous editions, students have interned atAlchemist, Noma, Mirazur, The Glove, Massimo Bottura, El Celler de Can Roca, DiverXO, Mugaritz, and Martín Berasategui. The process includes personalised guidance, preparatory sessions, and close academic support.

Learning Journeys

Learning experiences beyond the classroom, where you will visit gastronomic businesses and primary sector facilities—such as farms, fisheries, and producers—to understand the full food value chain from origin to service.

Examples from past editions include:

Master’s Final Project

Curricular Internships

You will be able toput your knowledge into practice and gain relevant experiencefor your professional career. During the process, we will manage your internship, taking into account yourprofile and the opportunities available. In addition, you will have an informative session and personalised guidance with the coordinator to evaluate options and adjust expectations. It is important toconsider your current situation and professional goals, as the internship requires a three-month full-time dedication, with the possibility of extension. If you have a senior profile, you will be able to validate your previous experience.

In previous editions, students have interned at:Alchemist, Noma, Mirazur, The Glove, Massimo Bottura, El Celler de Can Roca, DiverXO, Mugaritz, and Martín Berasategui.

TheMaster’s in Advanced Cookeryhas a teaching staff composed ofprofessionals in the areas of cookery, culinary science, kitchen management, pastry, and food innovation. This team combines academic 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 COORDINATOR

Jorge Bustamante– Master’s Chef Coordinator

With over five years of experience as a facilitator, Jorge has also worked as a culinary researcher, contributing knowledge in haute cuisine, product development, and gastronomic innovation. His background includes project management, food safety, and food technology, making him a key figure in culinary education and sector advancement.

MAIN TEAM

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

Total Master’s fee: 12.550 €

Payment options:

The tuition fee includes:

TheMaster in Advanced Cookeryhas 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:

1. REGISTRATION

2. EVALUATION OF PROFILE AND COMPETENCIES

3. ADMISSION AND SEAT RESERVATION

4. NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students from non-Schengen countries (check the list of countries) must apply for aLONG-TERM STUDENT VISAto legally reside in Spain for programs exceeding 90 days.

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

Additionally, students must comply with all requirements specified by the Spanish Embassy in their country. You can check the full process in the pre-travel procedures section.

The Basque Culinary Center will provide the following academic documents required for the visa application:

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, 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 the 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 notify 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:

Entertainment

Transport

The 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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Accommodation

Donostia-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.