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Admissions & fees

Your place in the kitchen starts here.

Admission to Desi Recipe is simple and personal. Visit the kitchen, talk to an advisor, choose your program and reserve your station. There are no entrance exams — just a genuine interest in learning to cook professionally.

Next intake

17 August 2026

How to enrol

Four steps to your first class

01

Visit or call

Book a free kitchen tour or speak to an advisor by phone to discuss your goals and experience.

02

Choose a program

We will recommend the program, batch and schedule that suit you best — honestly, even if it is a shorter course.

03

Submit your form

Complete a short application with your details, a photo ID and your preferred batch.

04

Reserve your station

Pay the admission deposit to confirm your seat. You will receive your welcome pack and uniform sizing form.

Program fees

Clear fees. No hidden costs.

Fees include all ingredients for practical sessions, uniform, printed recipe manuals and your certificate. Fees listed apply to intakes from August 2026.

Program

Duration

Fee

Payment

Professional Chef Diploma

12 weeks

৳ 85,000

3 installments available

Deshi Specialist Certificate

6 weeks

৳ 38,000

2 installments available

Chinese Specialist Certificate

5 weeks

৳ 34,000

2 installments available

Korean Specialist Certificate

4 weeks

৳ 30,000

2 installments available

International Specialist Certificate

6 weeks

৳ 40,000

2 installments available

Kitchen Management & Food Costing

4 weeks

৳ 28,000

Single payment

Weekend Skill Lab (per lab)

1 day

৳ 3,500 – 5,500

Single payment

Chef Mentorship (8 weeks)

16 sessions

From ৳ 45,000

2 installments available

Payment options

Pay the way that suits you

An admission deposit reserves your station. The balance can be paid in full before the program starts or in installments as listed above. Official receipts are issued for every payment.

Mobile banking

bKash and Nagad merchant payments.

Bank transfer

Direct deposit to our business account.

Card payment

Debit and credit cards at the front desk.

Cash

Paid in person against an official receipt.

Before day one

What you need

Chef kneading dough on a stainless steel counter in a commercial kitchen

Support

Scholarships and early enrolment

Each intake we offer a limited number of partial scholarships for learners with strong motivation and limited means. Learners who enrol and pay the deposit at least 21 days before the intake start date receive an early-enrolment discount on the Professional Chef Diploma. Ask an advisor for current details and eligibility.

Admission FAQ

Common questions

No. We hold an informal conversation to understand your goals and recommend the right program. Everyone is welcome to start from foundations.

Batch changes are possible before the program starts, subject to seat availability. After the start date, changes are reviewed case by case.

Missed practical sessions can often be made up in another batch of the same program. Learners must attend at least 85% of sessions to receive a certificate.

We provide career guidance, CV and portfolio support and share vacancies from kitchens we work with. We do not guarantee employment.

Yes. The diploma can be paid in three installments and most certificates in two. The schedule is agreed when you enrol.

Refunds depend on when you cancel. Please read our Refund and Cancellation Policy before paying your deposit.

Learners must be at least 16. There is no upper age limit — we welcome career changers and retirees alike.

Yes. We run private sessions for restaurant teams, hotel staff and corporate groups. Contact us to discuss a custom program.

Reserve your station for August 2026

Call us, visit the kitchen or send an email — an advisor will guide you through enrolment.