First Step into the Kitchen Culinary
This 8-week program, prepared by expert professional trainers, will teach you the most basic culinary techniques and allow you to correct common misconceptions. It is suitable for all participants who love cooking, want to prepare professional recipes at home using the right techniques, and wish to take a break from their busy work schedule one evening a week, regardless of their different educational and professional backgrounds.
Topics covered in the program include; basic cutting techniques, sauce preparation techniques, cooking and preparation techniques for chicken, red meat, fish, and seafood, cold kitchen techniques, fresh pasta, rice, and cooking methods. No industry experience is required for the training program.
Every Tuesday for 8 Weeks
November 24, Tuesday
19:00 - 23:00
Training Program
The entire training program is designed by our expert chef trainers to ensure you are fully equipped for a culinary career.
1st Week
Basic Cutting Techniques, Stock Preparation Techniques & Soup Varieties
• Chicken Stock (Demo)
• Brown Bone Broth (Demo)
• Minestrone Soup
• French Onion Soup
• Wedding Soup
2nd Week
Main Sauces, Binders & Sandwiches
• Hollandaise Sauce (Demo)
• Béchamel Sauce
• Croque Madame
• Club Sandwich
• Fajita Quesadilla
3rd Week
Cold Kitchen Techniques, Salads, Olive Oil Dishes
• Chicken Caesar Salad, Crunchy Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
• Niçoise Salad
• Panzanella Salad
• Celery with Orange Sauce (or Artichoke) (Demo)
4th Week
Red Meat Varieties & Cooking Techniques
• Tenderloin trimming and cleaning techniques (Demo)
• Roast Beef & Rosto Seasonal Vegetables (Demo)
• Boeuf Bourguignon, with Crispy Baguette (Demo)
• Tenderloin with Café de Paris Sauce
• Lamb Chops with Fresh Rosemary and Garlic & Eggplant Purée
5th Week
Chicken Portioning & Cooking Techniques
• Whole Chicken Parting Techniques (Demo)
• Pollo Picatta Milanese, Capers Milanese Style Chicken (Demo)
• Chicken Schnitzel & Honey Mustard Potato Salad
• Oven-Baked Chicken Thigh with Lemon and Parsley Gremolata, served with Parmesan Carrot Purée
• Chicken Wings, with Homemade Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Demo)
6th Week
Fish, Seafood Preparation & Cooking Techniques
• Cleaning round fish (Sea Bass) (Demo)
• Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce & Tempura Sole (Demo)
• Grilled Sea Bass, Dill Beurre Blanc, Fondant Potatoes
• Sea Bass Ceviche
• Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Rosemary and Thyme & Tartar Sauce
7th Week
Fresh Pasta Dough, Sauce Preparation & Cooking Techniques
• Dried Tomato and Basil Gnocchi (Demo)
• Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
• Ravioli Stuffed with 3 Cheeses with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
8th Week
Grains, Rice, and Bulgur Varieties & Cooking Methods
• Risotto with Three Mushrooms
• Pilaf with Dried Fruits, served with Garlic Strained Yogurt
• Artichoke Rice
• Chinese Fried Rice (Demo)
Certificate held by USLA graduates
• USLA “First Step into the Kitchen Culinary 1” certificate
Every student at USLA is ready for the kitchen!
• 1 USLA Chef Apron
• “First Step into the Kitchen Culinary 1” Textbook
Training Rules
- • The minimum age limit for all trainings is 18.
- • Participant name checks are conducted before the training starts.
- • Each participant receives the “USLA First Step into the Kitchen Training Textbook” at the beginning of the training and a personalized “USLA First Step into the Kitchen Participation Certificate” at the end of the training.
- • If you wish, you can bring your storage containers to share any excess food you prepare during the kitchen trainings with your loved ones.
- • There are no make-up classes; no one else can attend in your place.
- • Due to working with open flames in practical trainings, hair must be tied up; if a student is wearing a scarf, it should be tucked into their clothing, and long scarves, shawls, etc. should not be preferred.
- • Due to the conductivity of metals and the risk of getting caught in kitchen equipment, jewelry, dangling bracelets, rings, and other accessories that pose a risk should be removed or not worn at all.
- • Non-slip shoes should be worn; shoes with slippery leather soles or heels should not be used.
- • Due to the presence of heat and the risk of burning during the training, participants should not wear shorts or skirts; long and comfortable pants should be preferred. Loose pants should also be avoided to prevent getting caught in kitchen equipment.
- • USLA reserves the right to make changes in classrooms for ongoing trainings.
- • USLA reserves the right to change content and dates up to 24 hours before events if deemed necessary.
- • USLA reserves the right to cancel the organization up to 24 hours in advance by refunding the event fee paid by participants if deemed necessary or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
- • According to Article 48 of the Consumer Protection Law, the rights and obligations of the consumer and the seller and provider, the right of withdrawal, the obligation to inform, delivery, and other implementation procedures and principles are determined by the regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 27.11.2014. As clearly stated in the g clause of Article 15 titled “Exceptions to the Right of Withdrawal” of the Regulation on Distance Contracts, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the consumer cannot exercise the right of withdrawal in the following contracts: contracts for accommodation, goods transportation, car rental, food and beverage supply, and leisure activities made for entertainment or relaxation purposes that are to be performed on a specific date or period. Based on this provision, returns or changes are absolutely not allowed in the trainings “USLA First Step into the Kitchen Culinary”, “USLA First Step into the Kitchen Chocolate”, “USLA First Step into the Kitchen Sushi Sashimi”, and “USLA First Step into the Kitchen Pastry”.
Others
49.000,00₺
JANUARY 2027
44.000,00₺
The date of the new training period will be announced.
The new training hours will be announced.
48.000,00₺
OCTOBER 2026
48.000,00₺
The new training period will be announced.
The hours of the new training period will be announced.
72.000,00₺
The new training period will be announced.
The hours of the new training period will be announced.


