EXPERIENCE ICCA

A Worldclass Experience

ICCA DUBAI, THE HUB

Considering a career in Culinary Arts? Or simply passionate about food and are ready to take the plunge? Come, explore what it truly means to learn at the Middle East’s leading culinary school.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the ICCA’s international award-winning culinary training facility, watch live training sessions, meet our industry-experienced chef instructors, and experience the vibrant and hands-on environment. Whether you’re exploring a professional path in Cookery or Baking & Patisserie, or want a better understanding of food...this is where it all begins.

ABOUT ICCA

At ICCA, you'll experience much more than mastering the craft of culinary. You'll meet some fascinating people from world over, make new connections and engage with the best brands in the industry.

You'll experience a vibrant student life, and get industry exposure including exclusive masterclasses, and workshops with international celebrity chefs. Your time here will prepare you personally and professionally to not only carve a career but also make an impact in the culinary space.

State of The Art, Award Winning Facilities

A campus set for truly world-class culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, with absolute attention to detail aimed to make your training at ICCA a memorable experience.

Considering a career in Culinary Arts? Or simply passionate about food and are ready to take the plunge? Come, explore what it truly means to learn at the Middle East’s leading culinary school.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the ICCA’s international award-winning culinary training facility, watch live training sessions, meet our industry-experienced chef instructors, and experience the vibrant and hands-on environment. Whether you’re exploring a professional path in Cookery or Baking & Patisserie, or want a better understanding of food...this is where it all begins.

Meet The Legends &
Leaders of Culinary...

Due to its formidable presence in the region, every once in a while, ICCA hosts exclusive masterclasses and workshops with celebrity chefs from around the world. Come, meet them at ICCA!

Sergio Freitas

Sergio Freitas is known for his love for fusion to create new tastes, flavours and textures,  that are not widely expected to be seen or experienced in a surprisingly complementing way. In his over 16 years of honing his knowledge and skills in culinary, he has risen from being a premier emerging chef to becoming a new-age culinary entrepreneur and a seasoned Chef Instructor of repute.

Chef Instructor Hot & Cold Kitchens
A group of chefs preparing food in a kitchen.

Michelle Tredoux

Michelle is a dynamic and energetic Chef with around 20 years of experience in Culinary, working in hotels and stand-alone restaurants, including the world-renowned 3 Michelin Starred Chef Marco Pierre White’s restaurant and within the aviation sector. She is an expert in her craft and fundamentally thorough and innovatively sound with several cuisines.

Chef Instructor Hot & Cold Kitchens
ICCA Stockpot

Hartono

Passionate about baking, Chef Hartono has always been focused on learning and excelling in his craft of creating high-end pastry products. With over 16 years of culinary experience and working under some of the biggest names in the industry, namely Pierre Gagnaire, he aims to share his knowledge with those keen to enter this field.

Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
Professional Diploma Program

Omkar Padwal

Driven by a strong passion for cooking, Omkar Padwal has always believed that food can change the world due to its universality and ability to break barriers.With over a decade of experience working professionally in 5 countries and armed with a Diploma in Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu, he aims to share his learnings with those passionate about entering the field.

Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie

Leonardo Luzalillo

Driven by a strong passion for teaching and working towards contributing to the gastronomic heritage study of Chile, Chef Leonardo Luza Villo has always been focused on excelling in his craft. Armed with Gastronomy Associated Degree from INACAP, Food Innovation Diploma from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and training from Lenôtre Pastry School in Paris, Leonardo Luza Lillo comes with a decade of experience training Pastry Chefs and aims to share his knowledge with those keen to enter this industry.

Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
A girl making cake recipe

A Vibrant Student Life...

Exposure to industry events and engagements is a key part of the student experience at ICCA. A lot of learning can happen beyond the kitchen, as you get a platform to network, connect, and showcase your talents.

With over 20 years of presence in the region, ICCA actively hosts, participates, supports and sponsors most of the culinary events in the UAE every year...

TEAM ICCA

Meet the faculty & the people who strive to make the magic happen!

Sergio Freitas

Sergio Freitas is known for his love for fusion to create new tastes, flavours and textures,  that are not widely expected to be seen or experienced in a surprisingly complementing way. In his over 16 years of honing his knowledge and skills in culinary, he has risen from being a premier emerging chef to becoming a new-age culinary entrepreneur and a seasoned Chef Instructor of repute.

Chef Instructor Hot & Cold Kitchens
A group of chefs preparing food in a kitchen.

Michelle Tredoux

Michelle is a dynamic and energetic Chef with around 20 years of experience in Culinary, working in hotels and stand-alone restaurants, including the world-renowned 3 Michelin Starred Chef Marco Pierre White’s restaurant and within the aviation sector. She is an expert in her craft and fundamentally thorough and innovatively sound with several cuisines.

Chef Instructor Hot & Cold Kitchens
ICCA Stockpot

Hartono

Passionate about baking, Chef Hartono has always been focused on learning and excelling in his craft of creating high-end pastry products. With over 16 years of culinary experience and working under some of the biggest names in the industry, namely Pierre Gagnaire, he aims to share his knowledge with those keen to enter this field.

Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
Professional Diploma Program

Omkar Padwal

Driven by a strong passion for cooking, Omkar Padwal has always believed that food can change the world due to its universality and ability to break barriers.With over a decade of experience working professionally in 5 countries and armed with a Diploma in Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu, he aims to share his learnings with those passionate about entering the field.

Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie

Leonardo Luzalillo

Driven by a strong passion for teaching and working towards contributing to the gastronomic heritage study of Chile, Chef Leonardo Luza Villo has always been focused on excelling in his craft. Armed with Gastronomy Associated Degree from INACAP, Food Innovation Diploma from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and training from Lenôtre Pastry School in Paris, Leonardo Luza Lillo comes with a decade of experience training Pastry Chefs and aims to share his knowledge with those keen to enter this industry.

Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
A girl making cake recipe

ICCA in Action

Catch the pulse of ICCA! Explore the professional development programs, workshops, masterclasses live demos, industry collaborations, and international events where ICCA makes its mark. There’s always something cooking here or somewhere we’re headed next.
student Experiences

12,000+ Students, 20+ Countries, Countless Inspiring Stories

Over 12000 students from more than 20 countries have chosen ICCA over the past 20 years. Here’s what they have to say about their ICCA experience… 

Dubai - Home of ICCA

Dubai today is the fast growing to become the Culinary Capital of the World and the place to learn Culinary Arts…

With its booming food industry and a highly competitive hospitality sector, Dubai offers unmatched opportunities for chefs to gain valuable experience. Whether it’s working at iconic international hotel chains or Michelin-starred restaurants, your time in Dubai will be a springboard for an international culinary career.

Live, work, and play in one of the most dynamic cities in the world, with endless opportunities in culinary & beyond.