Overview

Next Intake Dates:
16 Fubruary 2026 ( Gurgaon/Mumbai Branch)
23 February 2026 ( Bangalore Branch)


The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts at APCA is a comprehensive 9-month program crafted for those who aspire to become professional chefs in today’s global culinary landscape. Students receive hands-on training in classical and modern cuisine, international cooking techniques, hotels culinary, fine dining plating, kitchen operations, and more—mentored by award-winning chefs with global experience.

With access to paid international internship opportunities in destinations like France, Spain, Italy, Australia, the Maldives, and Mauritius, this program equips graduates with the skills, creativity, confidence, and global exposure needed to thrive in top kitchens or launch versatile culinary careers worldwide.

  • STRUCTURE

    90% Hands-on Training + 10% Theory

  • CERTIFICATION

    Advanced Diploma, City & Guilds, UK

  • BONUS UPON GRADUATION

    1 Year access to APCA Chef Online

    Assured 100% Placement 

    1 Week intensive exposure at APCA Malaysia

  • INTERNATIONAL PAID INTERNSHIP

    France: 6 months paid internship *OPTIONAL

    Spain: 6–9 months paid Internship *OPTIONAL

    Italy: 8–11 months internship *OPTIONAL

    Maldives & Mauritius: 6 months internship *OPTIONAL

    Australia: 1 year internship and job placement (*Minimum of 1 Year Working Experience)

Basic Module

  • Theory - Food and safety Hygiene
  • Knife skill, cutting technique
  • Identification of Ingredients
  • Principles of Cooking
  • Vegetables and Potatoes
  • Stocks & Basic Sauces
  • Basic Soups
  • Eggs
  • Fish & Shellfish
  • Meat & Poultry
  • Grain & Pasta
  • Plated Desserts
  • Assessment
Basic Module
Intermediate Module

Intermediate Module

  • Theory
  • Breads
  • Buffet & Staff Meals
  • Complex Sauces
  • Food Preservation & Process Vinaigrette
  • Force Meat & Process Product
  • Game & Lamb
  • Indian Cuisine
  • Thai Cuisine
  • Plated Desserts
  • Modern French Pastries
  • Final Assessment

Advanced Module

  • Theory (Menu planning, budgeting & new unit opening)
  • Basic Molecular and sous vide
  • Classic French Cuisine
  • Italian Cuisine
  • Tandoor cuisine
  • Savoury Canapes
  • Ice Cream & Gelato
  • Plated Dessert
  • Middle eastern cuisine
  • A La Carte & Food Wine Combination
  • Garnish & Dehydration
  • Final Assessment
Advanced Module

Chef Educators

Chef Niklesh Sharma Chef Niklesh Sharma

Chef Niklesh Sharma

Founder & Managing Director of APCA

Chef Sehaj Ghuman Chef Sehaj Ghuman

Chef Sehaj Ghuman

Head Chef - APCA Gurgaon

Chef Himanshu Roye Chef Himanshu Roye

Chef Himanshu Roye

Chef de Cuisine- APCA Gurgaon

Chef Latika Hemnani Chef Latika Hemnani

Chef Latika Hemnani

Pastry Chef - APCA Gurgaon

Chef Yashraj Dharadhar Chef Yashraj Dharadhar

Chef Yashraj Dharadhar

Chef de Cuisine- APCA Mumbai

Chef Aniruddh Date Chef Aniruddh Date

Chef Aniruddh Date

Pastry Chef - APCA Mumbai

Chef Sakshi Bharti Chef Sakshi Bharti

Chef Sakshi Bharti

Pastry Chef - APCA Mumbai

Chef Khushi Kaushal Chef Khushi Kaushal

Chef Khushi Kaushal

Assistant Pastry Chef- APCA Gurgaon

Chef Charles Chef Charles

Chef Charles

Pastry Chef - APCA Bangalore

Chef Harshit Chef Harshit

Chef Harshit

Assistant Pastry Chef- APCA Bangalore

Chef Mayank Chef Mayank

Chef Mayank

Senior Sous Chef- APCA Bangalore

Chef Ananya Chef Ananya

Chef Ananya

Pastry Chef - APCA Gurgaon

Chef Yogesh Sharma Chef Yogesh Sharma

Chef Yogesh Sharma

Pastry Chef - APCA Gurgaon

chef aditi Dixit chef aditi Dixit

chef aditi Dixit

Senior Sous Chef- APCA Gurgaon

Chef Sanjana Srivastava Chef Sanjana Srivastava

Chef Sanjana Srivastava

Senior Chef Instructor- APCA Gurgaon

Chef Tushar Pangarkar Chef Tushar Pangarkar

Chef Tushar Pangarkar

Pastry Chef - APCA Bangalore

Chef Ravi Chef Ravi

Chef Ravi

Pastry Chef - APCA Bangalore

Chef Pratyay Keny Chef Pratyay Keny

Chef Pratyay Keny

Pastry Chef - APCA Bangalore

Chef Nishant Shetty Chef Nishant Shetty

Chef Nishant Shetty

Pastry Chef - APCA Mumbai

What students are saying

Proud to begin my journey with The Oberoi Group through the STEP Programme. Grateful to APCA Bangalore, my chefs, friends, and family for their belief, guidance, and constant support.

Gauri Gupta

May 2023, Pastry Batch
Student Chef
I am thankful to all the faculty members of APCA for their continuous efforts and support. Apart from excellent academic experience, and gaining knowledge, I also gained the benefits of being a part of cultural diversity which I cherish every moment spent at APCA . I proudly feel that I cherished every moment of my training being an alumni of this academy and my experience in APCA was just amazing

Arfa Hussain

February 2021, Culinary Batch
Student Chef

APCA taught me resilience, hustle, accepting criticism and failure, guided by chefs Jagdish and Charles, shaping patience, listening, kitchen excellence.

Nelanjana Gupta

February 2021, Culinary Batch
Student Chef
I’m Vandana Konidala, an interior designer turned pastry chef and co-owner of Delistic, Bangalore. Winner of the Junior Pastry Championship of India, I represented India at SIGEP Rimini, Italy, ranking 4th globally, assisted Team India at the Asian Pastry Cup 2018, and trained at APCA Malaysia.

Vandana Konidala

Jan 2017, Pastry Batch
Student Chef

I fell in love with baking at a young age, inspired by my mother. After graduating in business, I chose to become a pastry chef and joined the Academy of Pastry Arts, Mumbai. It exceeded my expectations, introducing me to new creative possibilities in pastry, sugar, and chocolate.

Divya Nihal

May 2019, Pastry Batch
Student Chef
These were the best nine months of my life. I joined APCA after 12th grade to become a cake artist. The academy offered me a job at Trident, Nariman Point instead of an internship. You’ll fall in love with the place within a week. Thank you, APCA!

Ansh Mehra

February 2021, Pastry Batch
Student Chef

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