Ramsay to open cooking academy in Riyadh

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is set to open the first Gordon Ramsay Academy outside of the UK, partnering with Alkhaleej Training & Education to introduce the expertise of chef Gordon Ramsay to Saudi Arabia for the first time.

Scheduled to open in Riyadh’s up-and-coming Narjis View Mall in 2025, The Gordon Ramsay Academy will offer a range of specialised culinary programmes for all levels, from kitchen novices to seasoned chefs. The programmes offer a multitude of diplomas and short courses, from British classics to Asian favourites, as well as dedicated bakery and confectionery training.

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The new establishment will mark the chef’s third Gordon Ramsay Academy venture, following the September 2021 debut of the flagship site in Woking, UK, and the launch of Gordon Ramsay x Hexclad Academy on the 58th floor of 22 Bishopsgate in London in February 2025. The Woking flagship now delivers prestigious Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) accredited courses, which will also be introduced in Riyadh.

Ramsay says of the upcoming launch: “Opening our first Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking in 2021 was a dream come true. Supporting the next generation of chefs, be it home cooks or professional chefs, is a huge passion of mine, and to have the chance to partner with Alkhaleej Training & Education to open this exciting new Academy in Riyadh is incredible. I truly believe that you never stop learning and I can’t wait to share my experiences from around the world and bring an exceptional level of training to."

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