UFS Academy
Learn new techniques and cuisines through short two-minute videos filmed with expert chefs.
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![Mental Health in Kitchens]()
Mental Health in Kitchens
Working in a kitchen is tough. The long hours can lead to physical and mental exhaustion. This series will show you how to take...
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![Safety and Hygiene How-to’s]()
Safety and Hygiene How-to’s
Food safety and hygiene is of paramount importance in the kitchen. Keep an eye out for new videos in this series with our top t...
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![Emulsions and Gels]()
UFS AcademyEmulsions and Gels
Learn all about emulsions and gels with Chef Murphy from Launceton Place in London and Chef Duiker from Cafe del Sol in Johanne...
Basic Cooking Introduction
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![Chef Course: Food Safety]()
Chef Course: Food Safety
Food Safety and Hygiene comes first! Take these FREE food safety Chef courses, HACCP style! Make sure to keep your kitchen clea...
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![Safety and Hygiene How-to’s]()
UFS AcademySafety and Hygiene How-to’s
Food safety and hygiene is of paramount importance in the kitchen. Keep an eye out for new videos in this series with our top t...
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![Mental Health in Kitchens]()
UFS AcademyMental Health in Kitchens
Working in a kitchen is tough. The long hours can lead to physical and mental exhaustion. This series will show you how to take...
Practical Theory and Methods
Advanced Preparation Techniques
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![ONLINE CHEF COURSE: Cooking with Siphons]()
ONLINE CHEF COURSE: Cooking with Siphons
Level up your siphoning skills with this FREE Chef training! Master the top techniques and exclusive tips from two renowned Chefs!
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![Emulsions and Gels]()
UFS AcademyEmulsions and Gels
Learn all about emulsions and gels with Chef Murphy from Launceton Place in London and Chef Duiker from Cafe del Sol in Johanne...
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![Fermentation]()
UFS AcademyFermentation
Try making your own cola or ginger beer to offer customers a tasty alternative to their usual. Discover the techniques and some...
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![Nose to Tail]()
UFS AcademyNose to Tail
Utilize nose to tail techniques to create unique and delicious dishes while having a sustainable kitchen. Reduce your waste wit...
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![Pasta Done Properly]()
UFS AcademyPasta Done Properly
Make pasta from scratch with true Italian techniques! Learn about Italian cooking and making the perfect tagliatelle, Italian s...
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![Premiumization / Premiumisation]()
UFS AcademyPremiumization / Premiumisation
Take something every day and elevate it with a twist! Head Chef Dietrich’s top tips will teach you the secrets of premium cooki...
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![Souffle]()
UFS AcademySouffle
Get Chef tips to master the difficult techniques of Souffle. Take FREE Chef trainings from two real professionals! | Unilever F...
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![Sous Vide]()
UFS AcademySous Vide
Learn the top tips and techniques for Sous Vide from executive Chef Jonathan Duiker.
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![Steak: Butchering, Ageing, and Cooking]()
UFS AcademySteak: Butchering, Ageing, and Cooking
Learn how to source the best meat. Butcher, prep, and cook a magnificent steak with FREE meat tips and Chef trainings!
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![Wabi Sabi: Food Without Form]()
UFS AcademyWabi Sabi: Food Without Form
Dive into the Buddhist concept of Wabi Sabi: food without form. Learn a unique plating technique form Chef Vusi's FREE training...
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![Basics of Stocks]()
UFS AcademyBasics of Stocks
Unilever Food Solutions Executive Chef Jean van der Westhuizen provides an in-depth guide to making the stocks you’ll use in hu...
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![The Art of Grilling]()
UFS AcademyThe Art of Grilling
Discover new techniques for the grill with this FREE Chef training brought to you by real professionals. Get Chef courses on Th...
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![The Art of Noodle-Making]()
UFS AcademyThe Art of Noodle-Making
Chef Pavel Kanja walks you through 2-minute step-by-step Chef training to the perfect Noodles! Get exclusive recipes and Chef t...
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![The Art of Plating]()
UFS AcademyThe Art of Plating
Learn the art behind plating your dish from Chef Coetzee FREE training for Chefs. Get access to plating techniques and tips fro...
American Cuisine
Asian Cuisine
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![Authentic Korean Cuisine]()
Authentic Korean Cuisine
Dive into the flavors of Korean Cuisine. Travel far east with Korean Chef Judy Juu's FREE techniques and Chef tips for Korean s...
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![Authentic Thai Food]()
Authentic Thai Food
Cook like a true Thai chef with Head Chef Saiphin Moore. Master popular Thai dishes from spicy curries to seafood stir-fry!
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![Mastering Chinese Dim Sum]()
Mastering Chinese Dim Sum
It can take years to become an expert in crafting the delicate dumplings, buns and other ingredients in this hugely popular typ...
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![Chinese Stir-Fry]()
Chinese Stir-Fry
Be submerged into the culture behind Chinese street-food and discover what makes Chinese cooking unique with Chef training on C...
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![Chef Course: Indian Breads]()
Chef Course: Indian Breads
These unique pastries require some very special techniques that have been passed over from generation to generation. Uncover th...
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![Japanese Tonkatsu & Udon]()
UFS AcademyJapanese Tonkatsu & Udon
Serve up the most authentic Japanese flavors with Chef Jishan's free training for Chefs. Get a feel for Japanese cuisine and co...
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![Mastering Vietnamese Street Food]()
UFS AcademyMastering Vietnamese Street Food
Master Vietnamese street food with exclusive tips and techniques from Head Chef Andy Le. Get your intel from a real pro with th...
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![Matcha]()
UFS AcademyMatcha
Take the FREE Chef training from London’s Japanese Matcha Café and find out what you can do with this unique, healthy ingredient!
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![The Art of Noodle-Making]()
UFS AcademyThe Art of Noodle-Making
Chef Pavel Kanja walks you through 2-minute step-by-step Chef training to the perfect Noodles! Get exclusive recipes and Chef t...
European Cuisine
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![Italian: Piemonte]()
UFS AcademyItalian: Piemonte
FREE Chef training by Head Chef of Osteria Antica Bologna! Get your introduction and learn all the secrets of traditional Itali...
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![Nordic Cuisine]()
Nordic Cuisine
Executive Chef Matt Young introduces magnificent Nordic inspired recipes! Follow his Chef tips and techniques in his free train...
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![Spanish Tapas with Wood, Smoke and Fire]()
UFS AcademySpanish Tapas with Wood, Smoke and Fire
Take FREE Chef training courses to get a flavor for Spanish tapas with a focus on grilling, smoking, and Mediterranean cooking ...
Middle Eastern Cuisine
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![Middle Eastern Starters with Chef Omar]()
Middle Eastern Starters with Chef Omar
With Chef Omar master a rich and diverse collection of Middle Eastern starters. From his FREE Chef trainings find out the techn...
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![Ramadan Specials with Chef David]()
UFS AcademyRamadan Specials with Chef David
Understand the Middle Eastern culture of sharing from these classic Ramadan dishes. Master the must-haves of every Ramadan sofr...
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![Middle Eastern Cuisine with Chef Rabeh]()
UFS AcademyMiddle Eastern Cuisine with Chef Rabeh
Dive into traditional Middle Eastern cuisine with FREE Chef training courses from Chef Rabeh. Understand the culture that shape...
Special Occasions
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![Ramadan Specials with Chef David]()
UFS AcademyRamadan Specials with Chef David
Understand the Middle Eastern culture of sharing from these classic Ramadan dishes. Master the must-haves of every Ramadan sofr...
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![Sunday Roast]()
UFS AcademySunday Roast
Private Chef Matt Manning brings you FREE trainings to make a perfect Sunday Roast. Don't miss his exclusive techniques and Che...
Plant-based
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![An Introduction to Wholesome Eating]()
An Introduction to Wholesome Eating
Get FREE chef tips to maintain a balanced diet. Wholesome eating and cooking techniques from Chef Andrea Wu from Maple & Co, he...
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![Garden to Table]()
UFS AcademyGarden to Table
Understand the importance of seasonality from Chef Maritz's garden to table concept. Get a taste for organic cooking!
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![Mastering Vegan Cuisine]()
UFS AcademyMastering Vegan Cuisine
Get inspired with exclusive vegan ideas, vegan recipies and vegan techniques from the FREE Chef training courses by Chef Andrea...
Protein dishes
Tea
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![Making a profit from Tea]()
Making a profit from Tea
Learn the essentials of tea preparation, use the right equipment, and try out different tea recipes to delight your guest. Each...
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![Matcha]()
UFS AcademyMatcha
Take the FREE Chef training from London’s Japanese Matcha Café and find out what you can do with this unique, healthy ingredient!
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![The story of the Tea Leaf]()
UFS AcademyThe story of the Tea Leaf
Learn all about Tea – its history and the journey from crop to cup, and the different types of tea. Understand better the flavo...
