Cook Up a Storm in 2024 with the Tastesetters Institute
Cook Up a Storm in 2024 with the Tastesetters Institute
Step up your game and elevate your dishes when you learn from certified industry experts at the Tastesetters® Institute
If there’s one thing that remains constant in the food and beverage industry, it is its evolution. Every day, professional chefs and home-cooks alike discover new ways of preparing signature dishes and inventive recipes. From experimenting with new techniques to creating bold, new flavors, there truly is no shortage of innovations that push the boundaries of the culinary world.
With our commitment to furthering creativity and knowledge in the industry, Tastesetters® is proud to present the Tastesetters® Institute.
First and foremost a loyalty program, this aims to reward our staunch partners with courses and electives that can help propel their businesses forward. Qualified clients will be invited to sign up for free and send two (2) representatives to at least two (2) prerequisite elective courses and all three (3) major courses. To find out if they qualify, clients can simply reach out to their respective SYSU Account Managers.
However, non-qualified clients and other interested parties are also encouraged to join Tastesetters® Institute, for a fee, in order to advance their proficiency and expertise in the industry as they share their own insights in a fruitful exchange of knowledge. The corresponding joining fees are:
₱6,000 per elective course, per head
₱10,000 per major course, per head
Happening in 2024, each session will consist of a discussion led by our very own Culinary Solutions Department Head, Chef Avery Manoloto, who will be joined by a certified industry expert. Additionally, participants will get a chance to work with SYSU International’s most renowned brands and products during the practical demonstration and training portions.
The elective and course offerings are as follows:
Electives:
Jams, Jellies, and Marmalades Appreciation
with Chef Pixie Sevilla
Understand the difference between jams, jellies, and marmalades, their components, and ways to apply them to food
Marinades, Sauces, and Condiments Appreciation
with Chef Mike Navarra
Learn about the various types of marinades, how they react upon application, their mother sauces and derivatives, as well as what condiments are and their uses
Herbs and Spices Appreciation
with Chef Tenten Casasola
Discover the distinct uses of herbs and spices, how they react to food, and proper storage
Edible Oils
with Chef Ponky Ijiran
Get a grasp on the types of edible oils, their reaction to heat, best application, and proper storage
Pasta and Pasta Sauces
with Chef Johan Movido
Find out what makes pasta sauces different from each other, the ideal sauce pairing, and proper storage
Chocolate 101
Additional information to follow*
Major Courses:
Menu Development Training
with Chef Sonny Mariano
Develop or improve your menu through recipe development and costing, proper product marketing, and implementation of a new menu
Food Service Marketing by Caper Group
Additional information to follow*
ITS™ Workshop with ACG Human Capital Solutions
Additional information to follow*
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