UFS Academy – Free Chef Videos
Delight your diners and elevate your food business with our free chef cooking videos and short culinary courses!
Our free short culinary courses consist of chef videos covering various aspects of kitchen essentials, ranging from kitchen hygiene to knife skills and cooking basics. Simply spend a few minutes each day to acquire new knowledge or give yourself a refresher!
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Irresistible Vegetables
In this video series, Chefs René-Noel Schiemer,Eric Chua and Maurits Van Vroenhoven show us how to transform the most common, c...
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Low-Waste Menus
In this course, Chef Craig Elliot, Chef Thais Jimenez, Chef Joanne Limoanco Gendrano and Chef Ronald van-der-Laars will guide y...
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Food Safety
Committed to food safety, Unilever Food Solutions introduces you to a simple hygiene guide offering helpful and professional so...
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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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Waste Management
The waste produced in kitchens has impacts on not only the environment, but it can also have monetary impacts. This series will...
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Delivery & Takeaway
With advice from top chefs such as Adam Handling, this course will guide you through how to start a food delivery service. It c...
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Basics of Cooking Stock
Are you a chef looking to learn how to make chicken stock or vegetable stock? Then enroll in this free online culinary course a...
Culinary Techniques
Knowing these culinary techniques at the back of your hand sets the foundation for creating delicious dishes for your diners.
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Pasta 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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Sauces
Any budding chef knows that most meals aren’t complete without a great sauce. There are hundreds of types out there, but these ...
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The 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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Wabi 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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The 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...
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Emulsions & Gels
Learn the plating, technique and ingredients behind the process of emulsifying. free training from two pro Chefs Murphy and Dui...
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Steak: Butchering, Ageing, and Cooking
Learn how to source the best meat. Butcher, prep, and cook a magnificent steak with these FREE meat tips and Chef training videos!
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Premiumization / 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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Preserving Techniques
Preserving can be used as a way of both extending the life of food, and changing the flavours. Watch this module to learn about...
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Chef Course: The Art of Noodle-Making
Learn how to make Noodles with Head Chef Pavel Kanja of Japanese fusion restaurant, Flat Three in London with this training cou...
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Producing Classic Dishes
Want an expert crash course in professional kitchen basics, such as why you need a work plan and the power of seasoning? Experi...
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Classic Dishes: Soups
Want to know a great way to create three very different but delicious varieties of soup: consommé, potato and leek, and egg dro...
Protein Dishes
How well have you mastered protein dishes? Upgrade your knowledge of beef, poultry and seafood recipes by watching these course videos.
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Seafood Mains
Become a master at transforming fish and shellfish into delectable dishes. In this course our expert guides cover grilling, cur...
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Classic Dishes: Eggs
There’s a polished, professional way to get the perfect eggs. These videos show you how to cook omelettes, boiled, and scramble...
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Classic Dishes: Chicken
In this series you’ll learn how to make well-known chicken dishes in a simple way with Chef Vusi. Watch these videos to add new...
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Classic Dishes: Meat
These dishes are brilliant when you get them right, but not so exciting if you get them wrong. With Chef Vusi’s expert help, ho...
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Poultry Mains
Turn chicken and duck into something special for your customers. These recipes and cooking tips from a host of top chefs show y...
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Classic Dishes: Seafood
The ocean provides some of the finest, most delicious and varied ingredients a chef can work with. Watch these tutorials to mas...
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Classic Dishes: Soups from vegetable cuts
Chef Vusi shows you how to make a range of classic soups. Discover how to combine vegetables, meat, cream and more to create st...
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Classic Dishes: Soups
Want to know a great way to create three very different but delicious varieties of soup: consommé, potato and leek, and egg dro...
Western Dishes
Western food is highly popular in Singapore! Expand your culinary repertoire to serve more exciting dishes in your restaurant.
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Classic Dishes: Pasta & Rice
Most chefs will have to cook these common foods many times during their career. Be prepared with our simple expert tips and inf...
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Mexican Tacos
Learn how to cook up a spicy fiesta in your kitchen with Chef Pablo Penalosa Najera at Mayfair’s prestigious MNKY HSE.
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Spanish 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 ...
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Classic Dishes: Sides
Side dishes are just as important as main dishes. Watch this series to learn how to make some delicious side dishes to go with ...
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Getting more from Salads
Learn how to get more out of your salads. Watch for tips on putting together the perfect salad, cutting down on wastage and adj...
Plant-based
Plant based cooking is here to stay so make sure you enroll in this plant based chef training course.
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Low-Waste Menus
In this course, Chef Craig Elliot, Chef Thais Jimenez, Chef Joanne Limoanco Gendrano and Chef Ronald van-der-Laars will guide y...
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Irresistible Vegetables
In this video series, Chefs René-Noel Schiemer,Eric Chua and Maurits Van Vroenhoven show us how to transform the most common, c...
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Classic Dishes: Vegetarian
Chef Vusi demonstrates how to make some meat-free favourites. These make excellent restaurant accompaniments.
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Garden 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
Get inspired with exclusive vegan ideas, vegan recipies and vegan techniques from the FREE Chef training courses by Chef Andrea...
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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...
Masterclasses
Up your game with these courses to attract more diners while maintaining operational efficiency in your restaurant.
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Digital Marketing: Social Media for Foodservice
Discover how clever digital marketing can really boost your restaurant. This course provides expert advice on the likes of sele...
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Digital Marketing: Online Tools For Foodservice
Discover how clever digital marketing can really boost your restaurant. This course provides expert advice on the likes of crea...
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Social Media Photography
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Food Costing & Maximising Profits
Food costs vary for a variety of reasons. Knowing how to purchase and use ingredients in a smart way can lead to better profit ...
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Maximising Sales
To grow your establishment, you must be able to upsell and promote key offerings to your guests. This series explains how to re...
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Operational Efficiency
Improving your restaurant's operational efficiency ensures your kitchen's gross profit is as high as possible. These videos hig...