New Course - BA (Hons) in Botanical Cuisine TA027

Posted on December 9, 2019

The BA (Hons) in Botanical Cuisine is a new unique honours culinary arts based programme offered by TUDublin – Tallaght and is the first degree of its kind in Europe.

In the world of culinary arts, chefs who are International leaders, are driving change through the following focus. These areas are fast becoming trends for the future of food:

• Growing their own fruit and vegetables
• Sustainability
• Ethical sourcing of food
• Zero Waste
• Health and wellness in menu design
• Plant-based cuisine ,where vegetables are taking centre  stage on the menu and meat and fish are treated as a ‘side’ on the plate
• Chef self-care and positive kitchen culture

This Farm to Plate culinary degree programme is aimed at producing contemporary chefs to meet these needs and creatively and confidently innovate plant-based food production and service.

Michelin- starred chefs from Copenhagen, Finland and Ireland inspired the programme design. It is recognised by industry as an exciting development in culinary education. 

Graduate opportunities:

Due to the uniqueness of the programme and the future needs of industry, this qualification will help differentiate graduates from other culinary professionals in the industry. It will enhance promotional opportunities and create new opportunities for utilising their expertise.

- As degree graduates, they can work at a senior level within a professional kitchen in hotels, restaurant or workplace catering.

- Other roles include, culinary innovation and food product development, food marketing, food photography and training.

- In addition, the specialist skills developed in year 4, creates further opportunities for employment relating ‘farm-to fork’ food production, sustainable restaurants, spa resorts, health and wellness menu production, and operating food event spaces for consumer experience.

Click here to find out more about the programme.