Hi all, I'm new to this forum, nice to meet you all. I'm currently working in public accounting (taxation) here in Hong Kong but I have always had a passion for baking and pastry and I know I will have a career change in a few years time after saving up more money. I know people in the industry would take someone with experience over someone with only a piece of paper any day but I still feel like I have to get some qualifications or at least attend a proper pastry school before I venture into this industry. It just makes me feel more secured.
My plan is to attend a pastry school in Scotland/England and then find a job and move there. Ideally I'd love to settle in Scotland as I'm in love with its culture and people, but it seems like the more prominent pastry schools in the UK are primarily located in England, so I'm not opposed to studying in England as well. It would be great if any past graduates or if you're in the industry, could recommend some good pastry schools/programs in the UK. I have been looking at the patisserie diploma by ESFW but unfortunately I couldn't find any reviews on this. Also considering LCB London but I'm not sure if it's any good?
Any suggestions/input would be much appreciated, thank you
My plan is to attend a pastry school in Scotland/England and then find a job and move there. Ideally I'd love to settle in Scotland as I'm in love with its culture and people, but it seems like the more prominent pastry schools in the UK are primarily located in England, so I'm not opposed to studying in England as well. It would be great if any past graduates or if you're in the industry, could recommend some good pastry schools/programs in the UK. I have been looking at the patisserie diploma by ESFW but unfortunately I couldn't find any reviews on this. Also considering LCB London but I'm not sure if it's any good?
Any suggestions/input would be much appreciated, thank you