MEC3 SCHOOL OF GELATO
COURSES
Courses organized by Mec3 School of Gelato for the Didactic Year 2010 - 2011
- Basic Course for Gelato Making
- Advanced Course in the art of Making Gelato
- Do you have something for me? Health & Gelato
- The creative Gelato maker
- Course of contemporary frozen pastry making
- Decoration techniques in the Gelato parlour and pastry Shop
Basic Course for Gelato making
Fundamentals concerning the art of making Italian artisan Gelato.| 2010 | 26 - 27 October | |
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14 - 15 December |
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| 2011 | 22 - 23 February | 15 - 16 March |
To whom it is addressed :
For all those that have no experience and would like to begin to work in the world of Gelato.
Definition of Gelato
Production procedures
The laboratory and machinery
Types of Gelato and category of ingredients
Introduction to balancing techniques
Production of milk based Gelato: direct and indirect method
Balancing pastes in milk based Gelato
Production of water based Gelato: fruit sorbets
Basic recipes for Gelato and Sorbets
Production cycle and organization of leftovers
Maximum number of participants: 12
Teacher: Massimo Vasini
Price: 320 € + VAT
Advanced Course in the art of Making Gelato
From the study of ingredients to the correct balancing of Italian artisan Gelato.| 2010 |
09 - 10 - 11 November |
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| 2011 | 01 - 02 - 03 February |
01 - 02 - 03 March |
For all those who wish to extend their knowledge and their skills in the production of Gelato, to obtain an excellent product and to distinguish oneself in the market.
The chemistry and physics of Gelato
Properties of sugar and the correct use in Gelato .
Animal and vegetable fats
The functionality of proteins in low-fat milk elements
The use of eggs and stabilizers in Gelato
Recipes old and new in comparison
What is balancing and what is it for
Antifreeze power of the ingredients
Cocoa and chocolate: food for the Gods and the Gelato
Fruit : Gelato and Sorbets, creation of recipes
Different methods for the production of Sorbets
Duration: 3 days. Time schedule: 09:00 - 18:00
Maximum number of participants : 12
Teacher: Roberto Lobrano
Price: 375 € + VAT
Do you have something for me? Gelato & Health
Gelato and health : how to deal with topics concerning food intolerances, sugar free gelato and communication regarding quality in the gelato- parlour.| 2011 | 08 - 09 March |
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To whom it is addressed:
To all Gelato makers who care about the issues related to food, how to present and communicate the right product to each consumer /sector.
To make known the quality is compulsory by law: the single sign of ingredients
Gelato, food intolerance and allergies
Dairy product intolerance, problems and solutions
Gluten intolerance, problems and solutions.
Gelato and calories: can Gelato be made without sugar?
Analysis of sugars and the glycemic index of foods
Gelato and health: yoghurt a new classic in the gelato parlour.
Functional ingredients : probiotics and prebiotics
Duration: 2 days. Time schedule: 09:00 - 18:00
Maximum number of participants: 12
Teacher: Roberto Lobrano
Price: 320 € + VAT
The creative Gelato maker
A new approach in the creation of original and innovative recipes.| 2010 | 23 - 24 November |
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To all gelato makers who wish to enhance their creativity in the gelato parlour, personalizing their proposals with the intention of building up a loyal clientele.
Subjects covered:The art of creating Gelato
Make your mark on the market through personalization of the product and service
Effective marketing strategies projected towards a devoted clientele
Exercises of creativity to express ones artistic quality
Production of inedited flavours and the elaboration of appropriate names
Events and occasions: research of how to brighten up ones offers.
Gelato with alcohol
Savoury Gelato
Gelato and sorbets with herbs and infusions .
Duration: 2 days. Time schedule: 09:00 - 18:00
Maximum number of participants: 12
Teacher: Roberto Lobrano
Price: 320 € + VAT
Course of contemporary frozen pastry making.
A journey in the world of the creation of semifreddi (frozen desserts) presented with a modern approach and quick to produce, from cakes , single portions and delicious desserts served in tiny glasses, with the addition of semifreddi (frozen desserts) for special occasions.
| 2010 | 03 - 04 - 05 November |
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| 2011 |
15 - 16 - 17 February |
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| 2011 |
29 - 30 - 31 March |
To all gelato makers and pastry chefs who wish to expand their skills in the creation of semifreddi (frozen desserts) in order to enhance their individual assortment with simple execution and high quality and aesthetics value.
The categories of semifeddo (frozen dessert)
Basic recipes: crema pasticcera (custard), Crème anglaise, Pàte a Bombe, Meringue, Pafait
Modern Production of cakes with new decorative techniques
Mousse and single portions
The use of variegated pastes for gelato in the production of semifreddi (frozen desserts)
Cakes and semifreddi (frozen desserts) for special occasions.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Teacher: Antonio Chiera
Price: 320 € + VAT
Decoration techniques in the Gelato parlour and pastry shop.
How to add value to one’s products: decoration of gelato for the showcase and the semifreddi (frozen desserts) in all their different forms, using carved fruit, chocolate , sugar and other supports.
| 2010 | 16 - 17 - 18 November | |
| 2011 | 08 - 09 - 10 February |
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| 2011 |
22 - 23 - 24 March |
To all gelato makers and pastry chefs who wish to improve the aesthetics of their artisan products through simple , effective techniques of decoration .
The presentation of the product expresses quality and professionalism
The techniques of decoration for gelato, single portions , cakes and semifreddi (frozen desserts)
Fresh fruit, carving techniques for tubs and gelato cups
Sugar as a decorative element: the use of Isomalt
Chocolate for decorations : tempering and staining of chocolate
Cigarette paste for decorations
Demonstrations and methods of decoration for the tubs of gelato, cups, cakes, single portions and gelato served on the plate
How to prepare and decorate gelato on a stick
Maximum number of participants : 12 people
Teacher: Antonio Chiera
Price: 375 € + VAT



