🍳 Culinary Combo Programs
2 Diplomas in 4 Months • 1 Session per Week • Hands-On Culinary Skills for OFWs
FI’s Culinary Combo Programs give you two professional culinary diplomas in just 4 months, with only one 3-hour session per week — perfect for OFWs, beginners, and anyone who wants to work in restaurants, hotels, cafés, bakeries, or start a food business.
Because many culinary topics overlap (techniques, safety, ingredients, tools), FI designed a faster, practical curriculum that saves you time and money.
Learn. Train. Be Professional-Ready.
Why Choose a Culinary Combo?
🍽 2 Diplomas in 4 Months
📅 Only 1 session per week (3 hours)
🧑🍳 Hands-on training for real kitchens
🔥 Best for OFWs wanting quick upskilling
💰 Same fee as one regular course
🏫 Face-to-Face, Virtual, and Self-Paced options
🎓 Certificates + Graduation
💼 Career coaching & job support
Available Culinary Combo Programs
Choose from the following Culinary Combos:
- Culinary Arts + Pastry Arts
- Culinary Arts + Baking
- Culinary Arts + Barista
- Pastry Arts + Barista
- Barista + Bartending
Each combo uses the same 4-month, 16-week structure, split into Program A and Program B.
Learning Modes You can take Culinary Combo Programs in the way that fits your life:
🏫 Face-to-Face (Best for culinary skills)
Kitchen demonstrations
Practical food preparation
Real equipment experience
💻 Virtual (Zoom / Google Meet)
Live chef-led sessions
Video demonstrations
Home-based practice guidance
🧠 Self-Paced (Online Platform)
Recorded culinary lessons
Digital modules & recipes
Study anytime
Ideal for beginners and home cooks
Program Structure 4 Months • 16 Weeks • 1 Session per Week (3 Hours)
Each Culinary Combo is structured like this:
Weeks 1–8: Program A (Primary Culinary Skill)
Weeks 9–16: Program B (Secondary Skill / Specialization)
🩺 Weeks 1–8 — Program A (Culinary Foundations)
Program A depends on the combo: Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts
WEEK 1 – Kitchen Orientation & Safety
Kitchen hierarchy
Food safety basics
Knife safety and sanitation
PPE and hygiene standards
WEEK 2 – Tools, Equipment & Knife Skills
Identifying kitchen tools
Knife cuts (julienne, dice, shred, slice)
Safe handling of equipment
WEEK 3 – Stocks, Soups & Sauces
Mother sauces
Stock preparation
Thickening methods
WEEK 4 – Vegetables, Rice & Pasta
Cooking methods (blanch, sauté, steam)
Rice cookery basics
Pasta types & sauces
WEEK 5 – Meat, Poultry & Fish Basics
Handling & storage
Simple cooking techniques
Seasoning & marination
WEEK 6 – Flavor Building & Menu Planning
Seasoning principles
Balancing flavors
Understanding food cost
WEEK 7 – Plating & Presentation
Basic plating techniques
Garnishing
Color & texture balance
WEEK 8 – Culinary Skills Assessment
Practical cooking demonstration
Plating evaluation
Completion of Program A
🧩 Weeks 9–16 — Program B (Specialized Track)
Depending on the selected combo, choose the correct module:
OPTION A — Pastry Arts Module (For: Culinary + Pastry, Pastry + Barista)
Week 9: Pastry Kitchen Tools & Ingredients
Week 10: Doughs (Shortcrust, Puff, Choux)
Week 11: Cakes & Batters
Week 12: Cookies & Quick Breads
Week 13: Creams, Fillings & Frostings
Week 14: Desserts & Pastry Decoration
Week 15: Pastry Production & Assessment
Week 16: Final Pastry Evaluation + Completion
OPTION B — Baking Module (For: Culinary + Baking)
Week 9: Baking Safety & Equipment
Week 10: Bread Making Basics
Week 11: Yeast Doughs
Week 12: Cakes & Sponges
Week 13: Cookies & Biscuits
Week 14: Muffins & Cupcakes
Week 15: Baking Lab Practice
Week 16: Final Baking Assessment
OPTION C — Barista Module (For: Culinary + Barista, Pastry + Barista)
Week 9: Coffee Beans & Espresso Theory
Week 10: Espresso Extraction Techniques
Week 11: Milk Texturing & Latte Art Basics
Week 12: Hot & Cold Beverage Menu
Week 13: Café Equipment Use & Cleaning
Week 14: Customer Service for Baristas
Week 15: Barista Speed & Accuracy Training
Week 16: Final Barista Assessment
OPTION D — Bartending Module (For: Barista + Bartending)
Week 9: Bar Setup & Safety
Week 10: Tools & Glassware
Week 11: Mixology Basics
Week 12: Classic Cocktails
Week 13: Garnishes & Presentation
Week 14: Alcohol Laws & Responsible Service
Week 15: Bartending Speed Test Practice
Week 16: Final Bartending Demonstration
Fees (Same as Regular Professional Courses) ✨ Get 2 culinary diplomas for the price of 1!
🏫 Face-to-Face (On-Campus)
2,200 AED / 2,200 QAR / 220 BHD
Installment: 550 AED/QAR or 55 BHD per month for 4 months
💻 Virtual (Zoom/Google Meet)
1,100 AED / 1,100 QAR / 110 BHD
🧠 Self-Paced (Online)
550 AED / 550 QAR / 55 BHD
📦 What’s Included
2 Professional Diplomas
Digital modules & recipes
Instructor-led sessions
Practical culinary tasks
Career & business guidance
Job placement support
Graduation ceremony
Optional MOFA/Apostille
🧑⚕️ Who Should Enroll?
Perfect for:
OFWs wanting culinary skills
Aspiring cooks, bakers, baristas
Future café or food business owners
Career shifters
Beginners with zero experience
Anyone passionate about food
📍 How to Enroll
Visit Your Nearest FI Campus
🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE
Office 1, Mezzanine, Dalmook Series Bldg, Deira
(near Union Metro, beside Day to Day)
📱 +971 50 980 8599
🇶🇦 Qatar
Office 7, Almanara Bldg, Mansoura, Doha
📱 +974 3040 8942
🇧🇭 Bahrain
3F Room 303, Baraka Bldg, Road 1802, Block 318, Manama
📱 +973 3353 9994
Enroll via WhatsApp
Message us for schedules, promos, and registration:
🇦🇪 UAE: +971 50 980 8599
🇶🇦 Qatar: +974 3040 8942
🇧🇭 Bahrain: +973 3353 9994
Learn. Train. Be Professional-Ready. Start your culinary journey with FI and turn your passion into a global skill.
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<h3>Contact Us </h3>🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE<br />
📍 Office 1, Mezzanine, Dalmook Series Bldg, Deira
(Near Union Metro, beside Day to Day)
📞 +971 50 980 8599
📞 +971 52 189 2728
🇶🇦 Doha, Qatar
📍 Office 7, Almanara Bldg, Mansoura, Doha
📞 +974 3040 8942
📞 +974 3382 6001
🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
📍 3F Rm 303, Baraka Bldg, Road 1802, Block 318, Manama
📞 +973 3353 9994