Our flagship program · Free
Cairo Culinary Program
A free, 7-week culinary arts program for anyone serious about a career in the kitchen. Learn the fundamentals properly, work in a real kitchen, and get support finding your first job.
What you'll learn
Real skills, every single day
Practical and theory training that builds a strong foundation in the culinary arts. Every skill builds on the one before, so you understand each step you take in the kitchen and why it matters.
- Knife skills, the right way
- Prep & cutting
- Hygiene & food safety
- Dough, baking & fermentation
- Pastry & desserts
- Meat, poultry & seafood
- Storing ingredients safely
- Techniques from world cuisines
- Flavour & plating
- Nutrition & sustainability
- Egyptian food heritage
- Teamwork in a real kitchen
How it works
From application to first shift
- 01
Apply online
Fill in the short form below. It takes about 5 minutes.
- 02
Interview
Shortlisted applicants are called for a short chat and a kitchen taster.
- 03
Train
Seven weeks, five days a week, in the studio kitchen with our chef-trainers.
- 04
Graduate
Final cook-off, certificate, and job-placement support to start your career in food and hospitality.
Application form
Ready? Apply now.
Who can apply: ages 18–35, able to attend 5 days a week (7–8 hours a day) for 7 weeks, and serious about working in a kitchen. No experience needed. Places are limited.
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FAQ
Good questions
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The program is free for accepted applicants.
Do I need cooking experience?
No. We start from the basics. What matters is commitment and showing up every day.
Where is the training?
At Ardna Studio, The Lighthouse, Mountain View Giza Plateau, Sheikh Zayed.
What is the schedule?
7 weeks, 5 days a week, 7–8 hours a day.
What happens after I graduate?
You get a certificate and job-placement support to start your career in food and hospitality.
Who runs the program?
The program was developed with Melting Pot Foundation and Um Mami Culinary Center, with RDNA Studio in Egypt. It is funded under the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP) and implemented by Plan International Egypt.