Cook and Bake Academy, New Delhi

Cook and Bake Academy, New Delhi – Admissions 2026

Overview

Cook and Bake Academy, based in New Delhi (23, Shiv Market, A‑4 Block, Paschim Vihar / A‑4 Block, West Delhi) is a private culinary and patisserie education institution founded in 2013. The academy offers world‑class training in cooking, baking, patisserie, and hospitality skills, with a focus on hands‑on experience, small‑batch instruction and industry‑recognised certification. It is affiliated with an international awarding body (City & Guilds, London) and aims to equip students not only with culinary techniques but also with professional readiness for roles in five‑star hotels, luxury kitchens, bakeries, or their own food ventures. For the 2026 intake, Cook and Bake Academy presents a viable option for those aspiring to build careers or hobby‑skills in the culinary and baking space.

Highlights:

Admission, Fee & Courses (2026 Session)

Admission Process

• Candidates fill out the application form (either online or on‑campus) for the chosen programme (certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, hobby workshop).
• Submission of required documents: educational qualification (10th/12th pass or equivalent, depending on course), photo ID, passport‑size photo, and any additional criteria for specialised programmes.
• Some programmes may require interview or practical assessment depending on the level (especially for advanced diploma in culinary/patisserie).
• Once selected, students pay the programme fee, complete registration and attend orientation before classes commence.

Eligibility Criteria

• Hobby / Short‑Term Courses: Typically open to anyone above a minimum age (for example 14+ years) with interest in cooking/baking.
• Diploma / Certification Programmes: Often require 10th or 12th pass or equivalent.
• Advanced Diplomas: May require prior certificate/diploma in culinary or hobby‑level experience; the academy emphasises small batch size and practical readiness.
• Good command of English and basic kitchen fitness may help for hands‑on training.

Courses & Structure

Cook and Bake Academy offers a variety of programmes including:

• Diploma in Culinary Arts: Foundational training in cookery, kitchen operations, food production, classical techniques and modern gastronomy.
• Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts & Supervision: Builds supervisory and leadership skills in the kitchen; advanced techniques, creative cuisine, menu design and kitchen management.
• Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie: In‑depth training in bread, pastry, dessert creation, professional bakery operations, artisan techniques and commercial production.
• Advanced Diploma in Patisserie & Confectionery: Focus on high‑end patisserie, chocolate work, sugar artistry, haute desserts and boutique bakery skillsets.
• Hobby / Skill‑upgrade Courses: Short‑term (1–2 months) courses in specific cuisines (Indian, Continental, Pan‑Asian), baking & decorating, eggless bakery, home‐chef modules.
• The curriculum emphasises 80%‑plus hands‑on training in professional kitchen labs, internships or live industry exposure (five‑star hotels / luxury kitchens), and small batch sizes (trainer‑student ratio approx. 1:10 to 1:16 for personalised mentoring).

Fee Information (Indicative)

• Programmes have a wide fee range depending on duration and level; for example, short hobby courses may cost ₹ 16,000 and upward.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma programmes may cost up to ₹ 1,20,000 or more depending on year and intensity.
• Specific fees for 2026 must be verified directly with the academy as they may vary by batch, duration, inclusion of internships, kit charges, uniform, certification costs and hostel (if applicable).

Facilities & Learning Environment

• Professional‑grade kitchen labs equipped with modern equipment, ovens, mixers, pastry stations and demonstration counters.
• Small class sizes to ensure one‑to‑one mentoring and skill correction, with emphasis on live cooking/ baking practice and live industry exposure.
• Placement and internship support in hospitality industry: five‑star hotels, luxury restaurants, cruise kitchens, defined by partnerships.
• Additional services: commercial kitchen available for rent, food‑entrepreneur support, food photography & styling services, and consultancy support for startups in the food‑business domain.

Placement & Career Support

• The academy provides placement assistance for its diploma/advanced diploma students; this includes industry tie‑ups, internship support, resume/portfolio development.
• Graduates are positioned for roles such as junior chef, pastry chef, bakery technologist, assistant kitchen manager, or may launch their own home bakery or café.
• For hobby/short‑term students, the emphasis may be skill‑enhancement rather than guaranteed job placement; prospective students should inquire about placement statistics for their chosen programme.