Master in International Food Production (MIFP033)
Master in International Food Production (MIFP033) at LSTH
Most culinary courses focus on the line cook in a kitchen. The Master in International Food Production (MIFP033) sits one level above that — it's about running food production as a system. Central kitchens, hotel banqueting operations, airline catering, contract caterers, retail food manufacturers: they all need leaders who understand both the kitchen and the supply chain feeding it.
The programme is built for professionals who want to move into senior operational roles where the question isn't "how do I cook this?" but "how do I cook ten thousand of these consistently, on spec, on cost, and in line with food-safety law?" That distinction shapes everything about how the master is taught.
Why Food Production at Scale Is Its Own Discipline
Industrial-scale food has its own logic — yield management, batch consistency, allergen control, HACCP, supplier accreditation, traceability. A senior chef can be brilliant in service and still struggle with that world. The Master in International Food Production (MIFP033) bridges the gap so that you can lead it credibly.
Who This Master Is For
- Senior chefs and sous chefs targeting executive chef or production manager roles.
- Hotel F&B managers moving into central production or banquet leadership.
- Food manufacturing supervisors aiming at site or operations management.
- Hospitality graduates wanting a postgraduate specialism in food operations.
Where Graduates Typically Progress
Graduates of the Master in International Food Production often move into production management, central kitchen leadership, contract catering operations, quality and compliance roles, and food retail operations. As always, specific outcomes depend on experience, market conditions and the employer's own criteria.
How the Programme Is Delivered
The Master in International Food Production (MIFP033) is delivered as a postgraduate programme at LSTH London. Module structure, applied project requirements and intake dates are confirmed at enrolment to ensure you see the current syllabus.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or significant industry experience considered on application.
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for international applicants.
- Minimum age 21 at intake.
- Personal statement showing food-production career intent.
Apply for the Master in International Food Production (MIFP033)
If you want to lead food at scale rather than just cook it well, this is a focused, sector-credible postgraduate qualification. Click Enroll Now and the LSTH admissions team will be in touch within one working day.
