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Our Programs

From 3-week short courses to our flagship 1-year professional diploma, we have a program for every aspiring chef, baker, and food entrepreneur. All courses include hands-on practical training in our professional kitchens.

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Beginner
Next: 13th Apr (Lagos)

Continental Culinary Arts

Lagos: 3 Weeks | Abuja: 6 Weeks | Ibadan: 3 Weeks
Weekdays Mon–Thu, 9am–3pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

Designed for beginners seeking foundational culinary skills. This course introduces continental cuisines, essential techniques, and practical kitchen knowledge. No prior experience is required.

Lagos:₦600,000₦800,000
Abuja:₦600,000₦800,000
Ibadan:₦560,000₦800,000
+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Foundational knife skills and kitchen safety
  • Continental cooking techniques and methods
  • Sauce preparation and flavor development
Beginner
Next: 17th Apr (Lagos, Abuja)

Nigerian Culinary Arts

6 Weeks
Fridays, 10am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

A comprehensive introduction to Nigerian cuisine. Explore traditional and contemporary Nigerian dishes including soups, rice specialties, snacks, and beverages.

Lagos:₦400,000₦550,000
Abuja:₦400,000₦550,000
Ibadan:₦385,000₦550,000
+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Traditional Nigerian soups and stews
  • Rice dishes — jollof, fried rice, coconut rice
  • Nigerian snacks and small chops
Beginner
Next: 13th Apr (Lagos)

Dessert Culinary Arts

3 Weeks
Weekdays Mon–Thu, 9am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

Introduces essential skills and techniques to execute a variety of desserts with precision and confidence. From classic to modern desserts.

₦350,000₦500,000+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Classic and modern dessert techniques
  • Chocolate tempering and work
  • Plated dessert composition
Beginner
Next: 1st Jun (Lagos)

Artisan Bread / Boulangerie

3 Weeks
Weekdays Mon–Thu, 9am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja

For bread enthusiasts and aspiring bakers. Provides a solid foundation for starting a bakery or pursuing bread-making as a hobby or business.

₦350,000₦500,000+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Artisan bread techniques and fermentation
  • Sourdough starter creation and maintenance
  • Enriched doughs — brioche, challah, croissants
Beginner
Next: 13th Apr (Abuja)

French Pastry & African Pastries

3 Weeks
Weekdays Mon–Thu, 9am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

Introduces beginners to the art of French pastry, covering classic pastries and essential techniques that form the backbone of professional pâtisserie.

Lagos:₦350,000₦500,000
Abuja:₦350,000₦500,000
Ibadan:₦560,000₦800,000
+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Classic French pastry techniques
  • Choux pastry, puff pastry, and tart doughs
  • French cream preparations
New
All Levels
Next: 20th Jul (Ibadan)

Bartending

6 Weeks
Full-time, Mon–Fri
Ibadan

Master the art of mixology and bartending with our comprehensive program. Learn classic and contemporary cocktail techniques, spirit knowledge, bar management, and customer service skills.

₦560,000₦800,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Classic & contemporary cocktail techniques
  • Spirit, wine & beer knowledge
  • Bar setup, management & inventory
Beginner
Next: 4th May (Abuja)

Cake Baking & Decorations

3 Weeks
Weekdays Mon–Thu, 9am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

Learn the fundamentals of cake baking and decoration. Master cake stacking, frosting techniques, and a variety of decoration styles for all occasions.

₦350,000₦500,000+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Cake baking from scratch — sponge, butter, and specialty cakes
  • Buttercream and fondant mastery
  • Tiered cake construction and stacking
Career Track
Professional
Next: 13th Apr (Lagos, Abuja)

Professional Chefs Diploma — Cuisine

3 Months + 3 Months Internship
Mon–Thu | Weeks 1–6: 9am–1pm | Weeks 7–12: 1pm–5pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

A career-focused culinary course for aspiring professional chefs. Provides a strong practical foundation in cooking fundamentals and professional kitchen practice, covering both African and Continental cuisines.

Lagos:₦1,500,000₦2,000,000
Abuja:₦1,500,000₦2,000,000
Ibadan:₦1,400,000₦2,000,000
+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Professional kitchen operations and brigade system
  • Advanced cooking techniques — sous vide, molecular, fermentation
  • African and Continental cuisine mastery
Professional
Next: 13th Apr (Lagos, Abuja)

Professional Chefs Diploma — Pâtisserie

3 Months + 3 Months Internship
MWF 9am–12pm (Weeks 1–6) | T/Th 12pm–5pm (Weeks 7–12)
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

A specialised programme for aspiring pastry chefs, dessert specialists, or bakery entrepreneurs. Master the art and science of professional pâtisserie.

Lagos:₦1,700,000₦2,500,000
Abuja:₦1,700,000₦2,500,000
Ibadan:₦1,750,000₦2,500,000
+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Advanced pastry and baking techniques
  • Chocolate and confectionery arts
  • Wedding and celebration cake mastery
Best Value
Professional
Next: 13th Apr (Lagos, Abuja)

Professional Chefs Diploma — Cuisine + Pâtisserie

6 Months + 3 Months Externship
Mon–Fri, alternating morning and afternoon sessions
Lagos, Abuja

A comprehensive dual-certification pathway combining both Cuisine and Pâtisserie diplomas. Ideal for future restaurant owners, executive chefs, or bakery entrepreneurs.

₦3,000,000₦4,000,000+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Complete Cuisine Diploma curriculum
  • Complete Pâtisserie Diploma curriculum
  • Dual certification upon completion
Flagship
Professional (Highest Standard)
Next: 13th Apr (Lagos, Abuja)

Professional Chefs Diploma — Combination Programme

1 Year (6 Months Classes + Externship)
Mon–Fri | Morning 9:30am (first 6 weeks) | Afternoon 1pm (second 6 weeks)
Lagos, Abuja

The highest standard chef training available in Nigeria today. This intensive 1-year programme covers pastry, baking, cuisine, externship, food photography, and entrepreneurship development.

₦4,000,000₦5,500,000+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Complete Cuisine + Pâtisserie Diplomas
  • Professional Consummation Diploma
  • Food photography and styling module
Business / Professional Development
Next: 18th Apr (Lagos, Abuja)

Entrepreneurship Culinary Arts

6 Weeks
Saturdays, 10am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan

Designed for students, startups, SMBs, caterers, and culinary professionals. Taught by 6 of the best chefs and professionals in the country.

Lagos:₦500,000₦650,000
Abuja:₦500,000₦650,000
Ibadan:₦455,000₦650,000
+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Business planning for food ventures
  • Costing, pricing, and profit margins
  • Branding and marketing for food businesses
Business
Next: 10th Apr (Abuja)

The Business of Food

4 Weeks
Fridays & Saturdays, 10am–2pm
Lagos, Abuja

Provides students with a holistic view of the food industry and the knowledge and skills required to successfully run a food business. Covers food entrepreneurship, business planning, food production, marketing, and sustainability.

₦500,000₦800,000+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Holistic food industry overview
  • Food entrepreneurship and startup strategy
  • Business planning and financial modeling
Professional
Next: 10th Apr (Abuja)

Restaurant Management Course

6 Months
Contact campus for schedule
Lagos, Abuja

A focused course covering professional table service, guest interaction skills, menu knowledge, and hospitality fundamentals. Designed for those pursuing careers in hotels, restaurants, and the broader hospitality industry.

Contact for pricing+ ₦25,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Professional table service and etiquette
  • Guest interaction and communication skills
  • Menu knowledge and wine service basics
Seasonal
Ages 6–16

Kids Summer Class

Seasonal (Summer)
Contact campus for schedule
Lagos, Abuja

Fun, engaging culinary programs designed for young food enthusiasts. Kids learn cooking fundamentals, food safety, nutrition, and creativity in a safe, supervised kitchen environment.

Contact for pricing

What You'll Learn

  • Age-appropriate cooking techniques
  • Food safety and kitchen hygiene
  • Nutrition education and healthy eating
International
International Certification

City & Guilds Certification

Varies by assessment
Self-paced with exam dates
Lagos, Abuja

Earn an internationally recognized City & Guilds qualification in professional cookery or pâtisserie. Our streamlined six-step process supports your journey toward professional excellence with expert guidance and industry-recognized certification.

€500 (RDC Students)€1,000 (Non-students)

What You'll Learn

  • Internationally recognized qualification
  • Available in Cuisine and Pâtisserie tracks
  • Discounted rate for RDC students
New
All Levels
Next: 22nd Jun (Ibadan)

Food Photography & Styling

3 Weeks
Full-time, Mon–Fri
Ibadan

Transform your food presentation skills with our intensive Food Photography & Styling course. Learn professional camera techniques, lighting setups, food styling secrets, and post-production editing.

₦700,000₦1,000,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Professional food photography techniques
  • Natural & artificial lighting mastery
  • Food styling & plating for camera
NEW
All Levels
Next: 13th Apr (Abuja)

The Art of Mixology & Bar Management

4 Weeks
Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Abuja

Master the art of cocktail creation, bar operations, and beverage management. From classic cocktails to modern mixology techniques, this comprehensive program covers everything you need to run a world-class bar.

₦800,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Classic & modern cocktail techniques
  • Bar operations & management
  • Beverage cost control
NEW
All Levels
Next: 14th Apr (Abuja)

The Sommelier's Craft: Wine & Beverage Expertise

4 Weeks
Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Abuja

Develop expert-level knowledge in wine, spirits, and beverage service. This program covers wine regions, tasting techniques, food pairing, and the art of sommelier service for fine dining establishments.

₦850,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Wine regions & grape varieties
  • Professional tasting techniques
  • Food & wine pairing
NEW
Beginner
Next: 15th Apr (Abuja)

Mastering Hospitality: The Ultimate Waitstaff Training

3 Weeks
Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Abuja

Transform your service skills with our comprehensive waitstaff training program. Learn fine dining service standards, table management, guest relations, and the art of hospitality that turns first-time visitors into loyal patrons.

₦700,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Fine dining service standards
  • Table setup & management
  • Guest relations & communication
NEW
Intermediate
Next: 16th Apr (Abuja)

Restaurant Management & Leadership Excellence

6 Weeks
Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Abuja

A comprehensive program designed for aspiring restaurant managers and owners. Covers everything from kitchen operations and staff management to financial planning, marketing, and building a sustainable restaurant business.

₦1,000,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Restaurant operations management
  • Staff recruitment & leadership
  • Financial planning & budgeting
NEW
All Levels
Next: 17th Apr (Abuja)

Barista & Tea Sommelier Program

3 Weeks
Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Abuja

Become a certified barista and tea sommelier. This program covers espresso techniques, latte art, coffee origins, tea varieties, brewing methods, and café operations — everything you need to excel in the specialty beverage industry.

₦750,000+ ₦50,000 reg.

What You'll Learn

  • Espresso techniques & latte art
  • Coffee origins & roasting
  • Tea varieties & brewing methods

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Red Dish Chronicles Culinary School
Red Dish
Chronicles Culinary School

Nigeria's premier culinary institution with over 7,000 graduates. Transforming passionate individuals into world-class culinary professionals since 2013. Campuses in Lagos, Abuja, and Ibadan.

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Lagos Campus

18 Fola Jinadu Crescent, Off Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada

Ibadan Campus

47 Awolowo Road, Old Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State

Abuja Campus

Plot 990, By Grandsquare/Leventis Motors, Opposite Tuwo Place, Central Business District

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