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SVH Gastronomy

PROGRAM

The SVH Gastronomy qualification is the ultimate opportunity for ambitious and passionate professionals to take their culinary skills to the next level. With this intensive course, you are guaranteed a solid foundation and broad knowledge of the gastronomic world.

A rich learning experience
This program offers a rich learning experience in which every facet of the profession is covered. From preparing the most refined dishes to combining flavours and textures. Every detail is carefully examined, allowing you as a specialist to strive for perfection. The SVH Gastronomy qualification uniquely combines practical and theoretical education. You will not only learn the tricks of the trade in the kitchen but also explore the history of gastronomy and the influence of different cultures on our culinary traditions

Our top instructor
The lessons are led by Edo Kruidering. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with you, helping you grow into a true gastronome.

Schedule and lesson days

Lesson 1: 23 March 2026:
Morning: ‘Every nook and cranny of the flavour profile
Afternoon: ‘Product Knowledge 101′

Lesson 2: 30 March 2026
Morning: Preparation Methods & Sauces
Afternoon: ‘Vegetarian & Vegan Wonders

Lesson 3: 6 April 2026
Morning: Shellfish & Crustaceans ‘Fruit de Mer’
Afternoon: Fish ‘From Freshwater to Saltwater’

Lesson 4: 13 April 2026
Morning: ‘Meat in all shapes and sizes
Afternoon: Game & Poultry
Lesson 5: 20 April 2026
Kaasfort Amsterdam: Guided tour followed by a cheese and wine tasting.

Lesson 6: 27 April 2026
Morning: Sweets.
Afternoon: 6-course menu with selected wine and food pairings

For whom?

If you wish to complete the qualification with an exam, you must hold a Level 3 diploma. Proof of this includes an SVH Wine 3 certificate, an SVH Sommelier diploma (or equivalent), an MBO diploma, or a qualification as a Professional Chef or Host/Hostess. If you do not wish to take the exam, a strong personal motivation will suffice.

  • You want to learn more about richness of flavour and complexity.
  • You want to learn more about the function of gustatory flavours.
  • You want to learn more about the differences between emotional and analytical tasting.
  • You want to experience the difference between taste and tasting multi-sensory.
  • You want to learn more about how the flavour profiles of drinks and dishes determine the effect they have on one another.
  • You want to be able to justify which food and drink pairings are the most effective.

SVH EXAM
Once the entire program has been completed, the course can be concluded with an official exam (optional). The exam is administered by the SVH, leading to an official, industry-recognised SVH Gastronomy diploma. This is the highest achievable qualification in the field.

6 CPD points per lesson day SVH Register Sommelier (Cat: A) (36 points in total)

Benefits

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does SVH mean?

SVH stands for: Foundation for Professional Competence in Hospitality.
SVH’s core objective is to increase professional competence in the hospitality industry. Together with partners from hospitality education and business, SVH develops (digital) learning materials and teaching methods for (vocational) education, trainers and entrepreneurs. SVH ensures knowledge by conducting exams and provides insight into the training offerings for the hospitality industry. This way, they help connect hospitality education with business, drive innovation, and increase professional competence in the industry. www.svh.nl

Which level is most suitable for me?

The demand for education is increasing rapidly as people seek more knowledge. In addition to our practical training courses, we use modern digital learning methods such as E-learning, Game-learning and Mobile learning.
Below is an overview of the different knowledge levels:
– Level 1 (Basic)
– Level 2 (Intermediate)
– Level 3 (Advanced)
– Level 4 (Expert)

Why should I take an SVH Training?

SVH is an independent organisation and places great value on transparency and reliability. That’s why they have asked the Foundation Examination Board to provide external supervision of all SVH exams.

The Foundation Examination Board is an independent institution that supervises professional qualifying and/or function-oriented exams. The Examination Board has conducted various audits and found that the SVH exams meet the requirements.

This way we ensure that the quality of your SVH certificates and diplomas is additionally guaranteed.

What does E-learning | Game learning involve?

Game learning, that’s learning through entertainment. By offering information and/or skills in game form, we make learning, discovering and experiencing fun. You stay motivated and the knowledge you gain sticks better and is available in your own time. The E-learning│Game Learning contains a unique learning method. The program is built on knowledge, insight and application. It can, therefore, be quite challenging to answer the questions. We do strongly recommend that you first go through the lessons thoroughly before answering the questions.

What is the difference between SVH, SDEN and WSET?

SVH, SDEN and WSET are not training courses but exam levels from three independent organisations. To obtain the right diploma, you must find a recognised trainer who meets your requirements. Because WSET is the largest organisation for wine education worldwide, it is often mistakenly seen as an internationally recognised training. In terms of content, the training lags behind SVH and SDEN, which both have industry recognition and international appeal.

Theoretical and experimental frameworks.
Theoretical and experimental frameworks apply to both SVH and SDEN exams. For SVH exams, a plus applies, meaning extra content on practical applicability. This additional content relates to everything a hospitality employee needs to know about giving good advice to guests and hobbyists at home about wine and food.

I'm Taking a Training Course, Do I Have to Take an Exam?

No, that’s not mandatory! But… a successful course/training or education should be crowned with a meaningful diploma, the irrefutable proof that you have a certain level of knowledge. Under the exams section in the main menu, you’ll find the various dates for the official SVH exam. For more information about exams, also see SVH.nl

Theoretical and experimental frameworks.
Theoretical and experimental frameworks apply to both the SVH and SDEN exams. A plus applies to the SVH exams, which means extra content on practical applicability. This additional content covers everything an hospitality employee needs to know about giving good advice to the guests and hobbyist at home about wine and food.

I'm an entrepreneur. Are the costs for training tax deductible?

Check the current rules regarding deduction of study costs at www.belastingdienst.nl

I'm an employee. Are the costs for training tax deductible?

Study costs are tax-deductible, but there are some conditions attached. The main conditions are:
1) The study costs you incur must be related to earning your income.
2) You can acquire a better position within the company where you work with this wine study.
Check the current rules regarding deduction of study costs at www.belastingdienst.nl

I have a complaint. What should I do?

Do you have a complaint?
If you have a complaint about our services, please submit it to the management of WTOL Academy BV. We’re delighted to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction. Please look into our terms and conditions
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Binding decision
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