bernard liew? apparently everyone got low marks.

I'm a few years to 30 and have a degree in mechatronics engineering. But I love food; not just eating them but the science behind them. I love to watch people cooking. I'd love to learn how to cook. I'm a big fan of Hell's Kitchen. My passion in food and cooking makes me seriously considering a HUGE career change - from engineering to culinary arts.

My questions:

1) Is it too late for me for a career change? I'm not married (and NOT planning to do so, soon). I did a survey of career opportunities to become a cook/chefs around KL, and I found out many successful chefs starts at early age i.e. right after SPM.

2) How long (usually) it takes to complete a Diploma/Degree in culinary arts?

3) Which School/College (around KL, please) is well-known for their excellence in culinary arts program? How much do they cost?

I really appreciate any comments and suggestions. Long live culinary arts.

Wussup dude!

I went thru the same thing, I'll be 32 end of 2010 & have worked for almost 10 years in Sales, Marketing & IT... after some serious thought, I jumped into it & enjoying the experience!

Currently I'm into my 5 month of doing my Level 1 & 2 foundation at Cilantro Culinary Academy (cilantroculinary.com) and then in October - Jan 2012 (with 6 months practical training) will be doing my Diploma in Culinary Arts. Total cost for Foundation & Diploma is about RM 25k.

Do check out each and every school before u make ur decision, it's well worth the effort.

If ur on FB, do check out the academy @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cilantro-Cul...my/104955041602

PTPL also have... the price is about 18+++

Weeeheeeheee~ Je suis etudionte de cuisiner =P But i think I'm letting my french lecturer down by this massive spelling mistakes =P Loving culinary^^

When are all these culinary colleges participating again in the education fairs.

I tasted many pastries at these fairs and they are good.

Cheers to all you guys!

when got testing sessions a?><

can we be friends?

im doing advance diploma in european culinary arts in switzerland

Yeah, my college oso got... Mostly the portion size is huge! makan 4 course meal for less than RM20 =) n endless bread is served too =D open for public de~ lai lai near PWTC de~ hehe~

haha yeaah i did the same thing too but i felt bad doing that haha cos they asked me 'are u interested to join our course?' and i said 'no'. 

and true they all taste good. hehe

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Added on July 7, 2010, 12:47 pm

haha i went makan in taylors PJ last year lol, my friend was invited and he brought 3 more friends with him and i was 1 of the 3.

the food were not bad, its chicken with honey topping. lol very filling. 

before i answer your Q, may i know what made you think so?

then where will you be practicing?

nah...since u treat de i will just focus on eating none stop... 

which restaurant?

maybe u can try working at mamak serving roti canai for a start?

ooo..4 course meal means? appetiser, main course, dessert? still got what?

ish..i thought u r cooking? maybe u can PM me your picture so that i can decide whether should treat u or not.

need do booking?

amuse bouche meal ?what this? 

haha. she will be cooking right beside my table ma.....right?

nearby PWTC ..

Haha, I understand now~ you kepo so know alot of things XD hehehe~ 

Haha, I love cod  so you're working now?

haha..u know how to cook salmon? i no money buy cod la.

doing higher diploma means you learn more ma...not mer?if you know how to cook more, chances are you get to work in better fields.