Enjoy exciting, hands-on and action packed classes with like-minded food enthusiasts. Decipher recipes and get to explore classical to contemporary culinary preparations, with an understanding to create outstanding dishes.
Start with the basic introduction to kitchen operations, and food safety, progress to learn how to accurately read recipes, plan, prepare, cook, and plate a wide range of appetizers, main courses, and side dishes.
Internationally accredited & recognised with guaranteed work placement.
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, application-focused, and outcome-driven training, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the culinary world. With 100% job placement upon graduation, you step into professional kitchens fully prepared to excel, ahead of your peers.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for the Amateur Program in Cookery from the International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Abu Dhabi, recognised by the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), Govt of Abu Dhabi, UAE
ICCA Abu Dhabi’s Amateur Program in Cookery is primarily available as a part time biweekly program (Tuesday & Thursday) from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm or on a full-day weekend program (Sunday) from 10 am -5 pm taking approx six (6) months to complete.
This program can also be done on a fast-track basis over a period of 6 weeks with classes 4 days a week from Monday to Thursday.
All equipment, ingredients and protective gear are provided, along with Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.
Organise and Prepare Food
Cutting Skills
Use Basic Methods of Cookery
Food Safety and HACCP in Catering
Foundation in Food Preparation and Cooking
Practical Assessment
Theory Assessment
Total Number of Classes 47
Total Time 141 hrs
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A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Abu Dhabi is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
ICCA IWP Abu Dhabi's (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
The Complete Home Chef Package is for those individuals aspiring to get a holistic foundation in the field of Culinary Arts, including both Cookery and Baking and Pastisserie sreams.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Chef Adetoyosi Odufuye , a culinary expert with morethan six years of experience as a Chef Instructor in the UAE, possessesextensive knowledge in cookery, pastry, and sugar craft. Additionally, sheboasts considerable expertise in menu development. Driven by a passion for sharingher culinary experience, Chef Toyo has chosen the path of an instructor as herprimary career, dedicated to imparting knowledge and skills to others.
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Chef Louna has two main passions: preparing gastronomic meals using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients available and teaching aspiring chefs. A seasoned culinary challenge participant, he was also among the Top chef Arab 2021 semifinalists. Chef Louna comes with solid industry experience, having worked in luxurious and renowned hotels and restaurants in Europe and North Africa. He is also proficient in food styling and has worked as a consultant for numerous Food TV shows.
With over 18 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, Chef Durgesh has ample experience in managing and anticipating customers' unanticipated needs and concerns. During his stint in the industry, he discovered an interest in gastronomy, prompting him to change his career path from food & beverage to culinary. Today, he is looking forward to teaching and inspiring young chefs while also sharing his enthusiasm and passion for the culinary arts with them.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded a formal Certificate from ICCA Dubai, along with a Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.
This program incorporates many of the 250 essential techniques introduced in Classical Culinary Arts, apart from learning to execute standard recipes, and helps develop the confidence to create outstanding culinary creations, from a variety of delicate appetizers to scrumptious main courses at home.
Program Progression
This program also offers learning progression to a Diploma in Advanced Culinary Arts in Cookery, and successful completion of the same qualifies one to Become a Professional Chef.
This program is specially designed for food enthusiasts looking to hands-on improve their knowledge skills and confidence in creating outstanding culinary creations at home.
Payments can be made to ICCA Dubai through any of the following methods:
A. Telegraphic Transfer - Transfer of fees from an overseas bank account to ICCA Dubai's bank account.
Beneficiary: International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC
Bank Name: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Branch & Address: Al Ittihad Branch, Emaar Business Park Bldg. #2,
Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai UAE
SWIFT Code : ADCBAEAA
B. For Local or AED Transfer
A/C No. / IBAN No. : AE92 0030 0101 7308 9369 001
C. Credit Card Authority - Payment by either Visa Or Mastercard,
D. Bank Draft or Banker’s Cheque - Please make Cheques / Drafts payable to ‘International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC’.
E. Cash - Direct cash payment can be made at the front office desk.
F. Online Payment - Through the secured payment gateway provided on the website.
For details on the respective Course / Program Fees, kindly view the respective 'Fees & Payment' section above.
The ICCA Dubai is located at First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
Yes, ICCA Abu Dhabi has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
Yes, ICCA Abu Dhabi has an arrangements with a quality hotel as a hostel facility for its international students and can be arranged upon request or as part of the international student package offer.
There are separate rooms for Ladies and Men.
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