About Us – ZADK Culinary Academy

We are ZADK

About Us

ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy is a non-profit and independent Saudi company dedicated to transforming the Saudi Arabian food sector. Our mission is to build a top-quality, best-in-class culinary academy that serves as a platform for social change, supports Saudization efforts, and contributes to eradicating unemployment.

Founded by Mrs. Rania Moualla, a Saudi philanthropist, our academy aims to provide youth with the opportunity to achieve the highest level of academic excellence in culinary education.

Our Approach

We believe in a hands-on approach to learning. Our students receive practical, real-world experience to prepare them for careers in established food businesses both locally and globally. Our curriculum is designed to blend traditional Saudi culinary arts with modern techniques, ensuring our graduates are versatile and competitive in the international culinary scene.

Our Impact

Through our programs, we aim to:

– Drive Social Change: By providing quality education and training, we empower individuals to create positive change within their communities.

– Support Saudization: We are committed to preparing Saudi nationals for successful careers in the culinary industry.

– Combat Unemployment: By equipping our students with valuable skills and knowledge, we help reduce unemployment and create new opportunities in the food sector.

Join us at ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy, where passion meets excellence, and together, we can shape the future of Saudi Arabian cuisine.

Vision

Driving positive social change through culinary educational excellence & innovation.

Mission

Developing passionate individuals, regardless of social background, as culinary leaders, and ambassadors for local, sustainable, and healthy culinary practices.

Message from the founder

For some, food is a routine part of life. For others, the culinary arts are a calling—a real passion. At ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy, we share this passion. The development of professionals who will move the culinary arts forward is the mission that drives us.

ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy provides an invaluable foundation for passionate Saudis who aspire to be chefs and restaurateurs. We aim to nurture students’ creativity and imagination while they broaden and develop their culinary knowledge. Under the expert guidance of our chefs in state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, our students hone their essential cooking skills.

The Academy’s comprehensive training prepares students for their future in the culinary arts and provides employers with competent individuals who add value in a professional environment. By directly sponsoring a ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy student or offering an internship within your business, you will provide a talented, passionate Saudi with the platform to realise their career aspirations.

Your contribution towards the growth and development of the cultural life and industry of Saudi Arabia will ensure The Kingdom’s place on the international culinary stage, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest.

We thank you for your interest in our work and mission, and I hope you will be a part of our story!

Warm regards,