Gelato Programme students at Lavonne Academy

Gelato Programme

Professional Program in Gelato, Sorbet and Frozen Desserts, teaches authentic Italian gelato and sorbets from scratch using traditional methods and seasonal ingredients.

Gelato Programme affiliation
Location

Bangalore

Duration

4 weeks

Fees

INR 1,48,000

Next Batch

16th Oct 2026

The learning experience

Intensive training

The course will be held Monday through Friday and the syllabus would cover everything from the basic principles of gelato, sorbet and frozen desserts, recipe formulation, advanced techniques, ingredient identification and even storage and shelf life among a range of other subjects.

A focus on theory

Theory lessons are comprehensive and form an integral part of this programme. Students take a formal examination after every module, as well as complete internal assessment projects regularly.

Access to the best

Our facility is outfitted with the very best of equipment to match the growing standards of the baking industry. Spacious individual work stations are provided for complete hands-on learning

L classroom

At Lavonne, learning never stops. Our digital classroom is a recipe repository, much like your baking journal, that you can refer to anytime. With the L classroom you will have seamless and organised access to our archive of expert recipes anytime, anywhere!

2-Week practice school (optional)

Learn inside a real, functioning ice cream kitchen. Spend two weeks observing and gaining insights directly from our chefs and production experts, experiencing how a professional kitchen operates behind the scenes.

Core modules

  • In this introductory module, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles in the world of gelato, frozen desserts, and sorbet, which are essential to a better understanding of the modules to follow.

    Principles of gelato, sorbet & frozen desserts
  • Deliciousness personified! Students will be introduced to gelato making using a base recipe. They will learn the step-by-step process of making gelato, the detailed composition of gelato and ingredient interaction will be covered in detail as well.

    Art of gelato making
  • Going deeper into gelato production, the preparation of gelato with a low Glycemic Index in an important part of this module. Students will also learn about sensory analysis, international flavours and the use of local ingredients in gelato production. Additionally, the course will cover the calculation of calorie content in gelato.

    Advanced gelato making
  • Students will learn the fundamentals of recipe calculation and recipe development in this part of the program. It includes an introduction to the formulation and percentage calculation for base recipes, which go a long way in the production of these favourites.

    Sorbet and frozen dessert recipe formulation
  • An introduction to sorbet making as well as the creation of frozen desserts using base recipes is the core of this module. Students will learn the production techniques for both sorbet and frozen desserts, which are standard and globally followed.

    Sorbet & frozen dessert making
  • Again, an important take on this delicious frozen dessert. Students will explore the world of low GI sorbet. They will also learn about sensory analysis, the use of international flavours, and the incorporation of local ingredients into sorbet production.

    Advanced sorbet and frozen desserts
  • An introduction to various equipment and machinery used in the field are critical to mastering the world of frozen desserts. Students will learn how to effectively operate each piece of equipment, correctly and safely. The machinery includes pasteurisers, batch freezers, blast freezers, small-scale equipment and showcases.

    Equipment identification

Fees and inclusions

Program fee for Indian students

INR 1,48,000

International students can contact us for details and enrolment assistance.

Payment Breakdown
  1. Seat Booking Fees

    Once your application is accepted, a portion of the fees will be processed to secure your seat in the upcoming batch.

  2. Course Finalisation Fees

    The remaining fees is collected before course commencement, to prepare all facilities for the batch.

Inclusion and Exclusion

  • Admission processing

  • Comprehensive tuition

  • Ingredient costs

  • Professional student kit

  • Food & accommodation

  • Travel

Held in the heart of Bengaluru's thriving culinary community

Are you ready to start your journey in Gelato Programme?