The Diploma in Cuisine at White Dish Culinary Academy is a comprehensive 6-month professional training program designed to develop you into a world-class chef. Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading your skills, this course offers a solid foundation in classical and modern cooking techniques used in fine dining, hotels, catering, and food business operations.
You’ll learn to prepare a wide variety of dishes from international cuisines such as Asian, European, and Mediterranean, as well as traditional Nigerian specialties—giving you the versatility and creativity to excel in any kitchen.
What you’ll learn?
- Culinary Foundations: Knife skills, kitchen safety, hygiene, and food handling
- Cooking Techniques: Sautéing, roasting, braising, steaming, grilling, and baking
- Global Cuisine: Asian, European, Mediterranean, and African dishes
- Nigerian Cuisine Mastery: Classic and contemporary versions of local meals
- Sauce & Soup Preparation: Stocks, reductions, emulsions, and garnishes
- Menu Planning & Food Costing: Create menus that are both creative and profitable
- Plating & Presentation: Elevate visual appeal to professional standards
- Kitchen Operations: Time management, mise en place, teamwork
- HACCP & Food Safety Standards
- Entrepreneurship Essentials: Starting your own food business or catering brand
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring chefs with a passion for cooking
- Caterers looking to formalize their skills and grow their business
- Food entrepreneurs launching a restaurant or meal delivery brand
- Culinary enthusiasts aiming for a global career
- Hospitality students and professionals seeking specialization
Duration:
- 6 Months (Including Industrial Training)
Course Fee:
- ₦500,000
Registration & Uniform Fee:
- ₦25,000
Industrial Training (IT)
As part of your diploma, you’ll undergo industrial placement in a real kitchen environment to gain hands-on experience in live operations. This internship builds your confidence, professionalism, and network — making you employment-ready upon graduation.
Certification
Graduates receive a Professional Diploma in Cuisine from White Dish Culinary Academy. This certificate is recognized across Nigeria and can be used to access higher culinary institutions or international job placements.
