The cooking school

What The cooking school does

The Cooking School Egypt is a Cairo-based culinary education institution founded in 2019, operating a single physical training kitchen at District 5, New Cairo. It delivers hands-on cooking instruction across five core 4-hour classes (Sushi Rolls & Burrito, Ramen & Dumplings, Pan Pizza Night, Mexican Street Food, and Kids Camp) priced between EGP 2,150 and EGP 2,850 per session, plus two longer-format professional diploma programs: the Professional Pastry & Bakery Diploma (11 modules over 2.5 months at 55,000 EGP) and the Culinary Arts & Design Diploma (10 modules over 3 months at 64,000 EGP), each limited to 16-student cohorts.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with four revenue streams: individual classes (pay-as-you-go), professional diplomas (one-time full payment), private and corporate events (group packages from EGP 4,250 for one-to-one sessions up to EGP 48,450 for 19–32 person corporate events), and a small e-commerce shop selling branded pantry items such as chocolate spread (EGP 130) and strawberry jam (EGP 149). Technology is limited to a Next.js website with integrated shop APIs for class, diploma, and event booking, plus a digital recipe library for enrolled students.

Customer acquisition relies on the website, TripAdvisor listing, and organic social, with brand partnerships including a strategic affiliation with Le Cordon Bleu Paris for chef-led masterclasses and minor alliances with 11 consumer brands (Al Naeem, Avanti, Juhayna, Pyrex, Villeroy & Boch, FamBeef, Mienta, GLUV, Emotions, Mafaza, Dayma). The company is privately held, employs approximately 30 people, and discloses no revenue, funding, or ownership data.

Name

The cooking school

Legal name

The Cooking School Egypt

Website

https://thecookingschooleg.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Cooking School Egypt is a Cairo-based culinary education institution operating hands-on cooking classes, professional diploma programs, private events, and a small culinary shop from a single District 5 kitchen, serving home cooks, aspiring chefs, and corporate group clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Culinary Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Caterers (72232), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooking Classes & Chef-Led Workshops (THAJAGAI), Culinary Skills Workshops (Baking, Regional Cooking, Food Prep Skills) (THAJAKAE), Baking & Pastry Classes (THAJAGAJ), Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC)

Keywords

• Culinary education
• Cooking classes
• Professional diplomas
• Private culinary events
• Culinary shop

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Cooking Classes: One-time payment classes ranging from 4 hours, priced between EGP 2,150-2,850. Classes include sushi, ramen, pizza, Mexican street food, and kids camps.
2. Professional Diploma Programs: Comprehensive diploma programs spanning 2.5-3 months with multiple modules. Programs include Professional Pastry & Bakery (55,000 EGP) and Culinary Arts & Design (64,000 EGP).
3. Private Events: Custom private culinary experiences for groups including corporate team building, celebrations, and intimate gatherings. Packages range from EGP 4,250 (one-to-one) to EGP 48,450 (corporate for 19+ people).
4. Product Sales: Sale of culinary products including chocolate spread and strawberry jam through the school's e-commerce shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Cooking School delivers in-person, hands-on cooking classes and multi-month professional diploma programs at its professional kitchen studios in District 5, Cairo. It also offers private group culinary experiences for celebrations and corporate team building, and operates an online shop selling gourmet pantry items and culinary tools. The product portfolio spans consumer hobby classes, professional certification, and B2B events.

Product overview

The Cooking School is a culinary education institution in Cairo, Egypt offering a multi-product portfolio: Physical Cooking Classes (single-session hands-on courses like Sushi, Ramen, Pizza, Mexican Street Food, and Kids Camp), Professional Diplomas (2.5-3 month certification programs in Pastry & Bakery and Culinary Arts & Design), Private Events (custom group cooking experiences for celebrations and corporate team building), an online Professional Culinary Shop (gourmet pantry and equipment), and a Recipe Library for enrolled students. The offerings are integrated through a unified learning platform where students can book classes, access recipes, and purchase culinary products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Cooking Classes In-person, hands-on 4-hour cooking classes taught by professional chefs at the District 5, Cairo kitchen studio. Sessions include Sushi Rolls & Burrito (EGP 2,850), Ramen & Dumplings (EGP 2,250), Pan Pizza Night (EGP 2,150), Mexican Street Food (EGP 2,450), and Kids Camp (EGP 2,750). Designed for home cooks, families, and culinary enthusiasts.
• Professional Pastry & Bakery Diploma A 2.5-month comprehensive diploma program with 11 modules covering classical and modern pastry techniques, bakery fundamentals, plated desserts, chocolate work, viennoiserie, and professional kitchen operations. Cohort limited to 16 students, priced at 55,000 EGP with full payment. Runs 7 Sep 2026 – 22 Nov 2026. Designed for aspiring pastry professionals and food entrepreneurs.
• Culinary Arts & Design Diploma A 3-month professional program with 10 modules covering professional kitchen fundamentals, knife skills, culinary techniques, international cuisine, and recipe development. Cohort limited to 16 students, priced at 64,000 EGP with full payment. Runs 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Feb 2027. Designed for aspiring chefs, food entrepreneurs, and culinary instructor assistants.
• Private Culinary Events Custom private culinary experiences for groups including corporate team building, birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, and bachelorette parties. Packages include One-to-One (1-2 people, EGP 4,250), Cook & Celebrate (3-12 people, EGP 8,550), Group Cooking Experience (13-18 people, EGP 34,450), and Corporate Cooking Classes (19-32 people, EGP 48,450).
• Professional Culinary Shop Online store offering professional cooking tools, equipment, gourmet pantry items, dining essentials, cookware, bakeware, and culinary reads. Currently features items such as Chocolate Spread 180gm (EGP 130) and Strawberry Jam 340gm (EGP 149).

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime alumni access for diploma graduates

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Al NaeemminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• AvantiminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• EmotionsminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• FamBeefminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• GLUVminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• JuhaynaminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• Le Cordon Bleu PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational culinary institution partnership for masterclasses. Le Cordon Bleu Paris chefs teach at The Cooking School Egypt, including cuisine masterclasses and Boulangerie masterclasses conducted in Egypt.
• MafazaminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• MientaminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• PyrexminorOthersKitchenware brand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• Villeroy & BochminorOthersPremium tableware brand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.
• DaymaminorOthersBrand partner listed on the school's website as part of their partner network. Nature of partnership not explicitly defined.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Le Cordon Bleu Paris: Global culinary education institution operating professional diplomas, recreational classes, and masterclasses across multiple international campuses. TCS already partners with Le Cordon Bleu Paris for masterclasses, confirming direct comparability in curriculum and brand positioning.
• Culinary Institute of America (CIA): Premier US culinary education institution focused on professional degree and diploma programs. Comparable at the professional diploma level but with much larger scale and a more limited recreational-class offering than TCS.
• Sur La Table: US-based cooking school and kitchenware retailer offering recreational cooking classes alongside retail product sales. Mirrors TCS's combination of hands-on classes and small e-commerce product shop.

Direct peers

• Institute of Culinary Education (ICE): New York-based culinary school offering both recreational cooking classes and professional diploma programs in Culinary Arts and Pastry & Baking Arts from a single professional-kitchen campus. Closely matches TCS's mix of consumer classes plus formal diploma certifications with small cohort sizes.
• Leiths School of Food and Wine: London cookery school offering a professional diploma alongside recreational classes and private events in a professional kitchen setting. Highly comparable in business model, chef-led instruction, and multi-tiered pricing.
• École Ducasse: French culinary education group operating international campuses delivering professional diplomas and masterclasses in culinary arts, pastry, and bakery. Comparable professional-training portfolio with multi-campus ambitions similar to TCS's potential regional expansion path.
• The Cookery School at Little Portland Street: London-based cookery school delivering hands-on cooking classes for various cuisines and skill levels from a professional kitchen studio. Directly comparable in operating model and target audience.
• Cocu Social: Group-focused cooking school concept delivering social and corporate team-building cooking experiences. Closely comparable to TCS's private events offering in B2B/corporate model and group format.
• Avenue Cookery School: London cookery school offering hands-on classes in a professional kitchen environment with a similar mix of public classes and private/group bookings. Comparable in scale and operations.

Regional players

• The Mediterranean Culinary Academy: Dubai-based culinary education institution offering professional diploma programs and recreational classes in the MENA region. The most directly comparable regional competitor operating in the same geographic market segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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