PROFESSIONAL CULINARY TRAINING

Turn Your Passion
for Food Into a
Culinary Career

Learn professional cooking, pastry and bakery skills through practical, hands-on training guided by experienced culinary professionals.

Hands-On Learning
Experienced Instructors
Career-Focused Education

Welcome to Our
Culinary Academy

At our Culinary Academy, we’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of culinary professionals. Our comprehensive programs are designed to transform passionate food enthusiasts into skilled, industry-ready chefs. We offer two specialized tracks to cater to different culinary interests and career paths:

Theory preparation

Practical Training

Coking principles

Specialized Programs

Focus on Creativity

Quality and Taste

280

students trained every year

10

Instructors available

99%

success rate on first attempt

Our Culinary Academy Courses

Professional Cookery Course

Professional Cookery (Commis) NVQ UNIT (FLM) and Professional Cookery (Commis) NVQ LEVEL 4 programmes offer practical culinary training, essential kitchen skills, industry knowledge, hygiene and professional workplace preparation for aspiring chefs and hospitality careers successfully.

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Pastry and Bakery Course

Pastry & Bakery NVQ Level 4 and NVQ UNIT (FLM) programmes provide practical training in bread, buns, pastries, cakes and desserts, developing professional bakery skills, hygiene, safety and workplace knowledge for successful hospitality careers.

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Chef SD
Chef Sanath Dias - Principal and Founder of Culinary Academy by Chef SD
GOOD FOOD CREATES BRIGHTER FUTURES

Sanath Dias

Principal & Founder
CULINARY ACADEMY BY CHEF SD

Professional Experience & Positions

  • ✓ Principal of the Culinary Academy by Chef SD
  • ✓ Member of the Chefs Guild of Lanka
  • ✓ Executive Sous Chef at Galadari Hotel, Colombo
  • ✓ Associate at Ceylon Hotel School – Graduates Association
  • ✓ Culinary Demonstrator on the "Rasasgraniya" cookery program

With extensive experience in professional kitchens and culinary education, Chef Sanath Dias brings together industry expertise, practical training, and a passion for developing the next generation of culinary professionals.

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Industry Expertise Real-World Experience
Culinary Education Inspiring Future Chefs
Professional Recognition Trusted by the Culinary Community

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Start Your Culinary Journey

Turn your passion for cooking into professional skills. Join Culinary Academy By Chef SD and learn through practical, hands-on culinary training..