Nigeria’s Premier Private Chef Academy
Train. Certify.
Get placed.
From an online food hygiene certificate to a 9-month advanced diploma — every iKooK Academy graduate earns the iKooK Approved badge and enters our active chef network directly.
Who We Are
Built by the industry. For the industry.
iKooK has operated at the intersection of professional culinary talent and discerning Nigerian households since 2022. We have placed, managed, and evaluated professional chefs daily. We know precisely what separates a competent cook from an exceptional one — and we have built this Academy to close that gap.
“The only culinary school in Nigeria that places you the day you graduate.”
Our curriculum is benchmarked against City & Guilds and Le Cordon Bleu international standards — the gold benchmarks of vocational culinary education globally. We are actively pursuing formal City & Guilds centre accreditation.
Every programme is also designed for alignment with NIHOTOUR — the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism — ensuring our graduates hold qualifications that carry weight both internationally and within Nigeria’s regulated hospitality sector.
One journey. Four pathways.
From a one-day online certificate to a 9-month flagship diploma — every path leads to the iKooK Approved badge and direct platform placement.
Certificate in
Culinary Foundations
Core cooking skills, Nigerian cuisine mastery and basic continental techniques. The essential foundation for anyone beginning a professional chef career.
- Nigerian soups, stews & rice dishes
- Basic continental cooking techniques
- Knife skills, kitchen safety & hygiene
- Client service & professional conduct
- iKooK Approved badge on completion
Career Outcomes
Training 👨🍳Apron & Chef Cap
Included 📜iKooK Platform
Eligibility
Diploma in
Professional
Culinary Arts
Foundation content plus continental mastery, pastry fundamentals and restaurant school. The complete toolkit for a professional private chef career.
- All 3-month content included
- French, Italian & Mediterranean cuisine
- Pastry & dessert fundamentals
- Menu engineering & dietary management
- iKooK Approved badge on completion
Career Outcomes
Training 👔Chef Jacket
Included 🚀Priority Platform
Consideration
Advanced Diploma –
Professional Chef
Certification
The highest qualification from iKooK Academy. Advanced culinary mastery, business, internship, externship and guaranteed platform placement.
- All 6-month content included
- Advanced fine dining techniques
- Multi-course menu construction
- Private chef business operations
- Internship & externship experience
- Guaranteed iKooK platform listing
- 90-day profile boost
Career Outcomes
Training 🎓Graduation
Ceremony 💼Guaranteed Platform
Listing
We don't just train chefs. We place them.
Every other culinary school trains you and wishes you luck. iKooK Academy graduates into a live marketplace of clients. Train here — leave employed.
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iKooK Approved Badge
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Real Client Kitchens
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Direct Platform Placement
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International Standards
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Business Skills Embedded
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Pay in Instalments
From application to your first iKooK booking
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iKooK Approved Badge
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Real Client Kitchens
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Direct Platform Placement
What our graduates say
Ready to Turn Your Passion into a Profession?
Join thousands of students building successful culinary careers with iKooK Culinary Academy.
Your career in private cheffing starts here.
Apply to the next intake. Limited places per cohort. All graduates receive their iKooK Approved badge and platform placement on the day they finish.
Next cohort: 1 July 2026 · Lagos Campus · Limited places available