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GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY OFFICIALLY OPENS IN RIYADH
Saudi Arabia is now home to the first Gordon Ramsay Academy outside the UK, bringing world-class culinary education to the Kingdom and creating new opportunities for aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts across the GCC.
A New Chapter for Culinary Education in the Middle East
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has officially opened the first international branch of the Gordon Ramsay Academy in Riyadh. The launch marks a major milestone for Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing culinary and hospitality industry.
Established in partnership with AlKhaleej Training & Education, the academy is the first to operate outside the United Kingdom. It reinforces the Kingdom’s position as an emerging destination for world-class education and gastronomy.
The opening aligns with Saudi Arabia’s continued investment in tourism, hospitality, and talent development. It also gives aspiring chefs and home cooks across the GCC access to internationally recognized culinary training without traveling to Europe.
Hands-On Learning for Every Level
Located in Riyadh, the academy offers a wide range of practical cooking courses. These programs are designed for beginners, passionate home cooks, and hospitality professionals.
Students can choose from recreational classes, professional diploma programs, and specialist workshops. The courses cover international cuisines, baking, pastry, knife skills, and essential culinary techniques.
The curriculum follows the successful teaching model of the Gordon Ramsay Academy in the UK. Experienced chefs lead immersive, hands-on classes in professional kitchen environments.
Why It Matters Beyond Saudi Arabia
The Riyadh opening is more than a local milestone. Through a long-term partnership, AlKhaleej Training & Education has exclusive rights to expand the Gordon Ramsay Academy brand across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar over the next decade.
The expansion reflects the growing demand for premium culinary education across the Middle East. It also highlights the region’s ambition to become a global hospitality destination.
For food lovers, aspiring chefs, and hospitality professionals across the GCC, the academy offers easier access to internationally recognized training. As the region’s dining scene continues to evolve, initiatives like this help develop local talent. They also raise standards in food, hospitality, and culinary innovation.
With its official opening in Riyadh, the Gordon Ramsay Academy brings one of the world’s most recognized culinary brands to the Middle East. It offers new opportunities for anyone looking to turn a passion for food into professional expertise.
