ZADK culinary institute is a transforming initiative that on the one hand aims to train young Saudis on culinary art to become reputed chefs and develop a Saudi cuisine, and on the other hand promotes initiatives like zero waste cooking, healthy nutrition and locally produced food.

We received the visit of Mrs. Moualla at Basque Culinary Center some months ago, we are very happy to see how the project of the new school, ZADK, is already a reality. Congratulation

There is no doubt that gastronomy is a universal language which reflects who we are, where we come from, and what we and our culture and society are like. 

Gastronomy is also a tool which we have traditionally used with the aim of making people happy through food. 

In recent years, society has given us, chefs, an extraordinary power and media presence. I firmly believe that we should use our knowledge not only to make dishes of beautiful food, but also for the benefit of society. This way, we hope to give back to society the impact and importance it has conferred upon our sector. I believe that we should reconceive our stance and start to think about what we should be cooking on two fronts, from two different kitchens.