Learn. Create. Inspire. Hands-on cooking courses for adults, domestic staff, children and hospitality professionals.
The Kitchen Academy is a hands-on cooking school in Karen, Nairobi. Practical three-hour sessions in small classes of up to eight learners — for adults, domestic staff, children and hospitality professionals who want to cook with skill and confidence.
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Practical, hands-on sessions — real ingredients, real kitchen pace.
A maximum of 8 learners per session, so every learner gets personal attention.
Cutting techniques, balanced meals, special diets, menu planning and hygiene.
Three-hour sessions, one or two a day — choose the pace that suits you.
Sharpen your skills beyond the basics. A hands-on class for adults who want to master cooking skills and modern kitchen challenges.
Who it’s forAll adults — from keen home cooks to people building a new skill.
Sharpen your skills beyond the basics. A hands-on class for adults who want to master cooking skills and modern kitchen challenges.
Who it’s forAll adults — from keen home cooks to people building a new skill.
Sharpen your skills beyond the basics. A hands-on class for adults who want to master cooking skills and modern kitchen challenges.
Who it’s forAll adults — from keen home cooks to people building a new skill.
Equips household staff with practical kitchen skills, safety awareness and the confidence to manage daily cooking.
Who it’s forDomestic staff, and the employers who sponsor their training.
Cooking is fun, creative and safe. A class that introduces young learners to food preparation and builds kitchen confidence.
Who it’s forAll children from 10 to 18 years old (with parent or guardian consent).
For chefs, cooks and hospitality staff who want to refresh their culinary skills and adapt to modern kitchen demands.
Who it’s forChefs, cooks and hospitality staff.
Syllabus outlines shown are drafts; the Academy will confirm the final syllabus. The Academy focuses on individual enrolment — hotels, restaurants, caterers and NGOs can request a custom group fee through the contact page.
A graduate’s journey from weekend workshops to running her own events kitchen.
Read the full storyHands-on from day one. I left with the skills and the confidence to start my own bakery.
Booking a viewing took two minutes and the confirmation came instantly. The whole purchase felt transparent.
The produce is consistently fresh and deliveries are on time. Our kitchen team depends on it.
The Adult Cooking Course is offered at three levels: Beginner at KES 3,000, Intermediate at KES 3,600 and Advanced at KES 3,900 per 3-hour session. Our other courses cost KES 3,000 per 3-hour session. Attending one session a day for two weeks (12 sessions) is KES 36,000. Attending both the morning and afternoon sessions (24 sessions) is KES 72,000.
Each session has a maximum of 8 learners, so every learner gets personal attention.
Yes. Learners receive a certificate of completion if they attend at least three-quarters of the course and meet the assessment requirements.
Fees are generally non-refundable, except for medical emergencies or cancellations by the academy. Reschedule requests need at least 48 hours’ notice and depend on availability.
We are at Karen 31 Retail Collective, off Ngong Road, Karen, Nairobi, open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The first intake is Monday 26 October 2026. After that you can start any Monday to Saturday. Each course runs for two weeks.
Choose a course, study mode and start date, then complete the application. You can also call or WhatsApp us to enrol.
We currently focus on individual enrolment. Hotels, restaurants, caterers and NGOs interested in group training should contact us to agree a fee.
Enquiries, orders and bookings — our team responds fast.