Culinary Expert · Educator · Mentor
Chef Manoj Pawar
19+ Years · MasterChef India Jury · City & Guilds
From passionate home cooks to world-class chefs — Chef Manoj Pawar has been building careers for over 19 years. Your journey starts here.
From Kitchen to Classroom
Chef Manoj Pawar is not just a culinary expert — he is a career architect. With 19+ years of hands-on industry experience and 13 years as a trainer, he has helped hundreds of students build real, lasting careers in hospitality.
As co-founder of Cook and Bake Academy, he brings the world’s best culinary standards to every student — backed by City & Guilds international certification and a BHM + MBA academic foundation.
Professional Memberships
Globally Trained. Exceptionally Qualified.
An education spanning India’s top hotel management institutions and internationally recognised City & Guilds certification.
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
Foundation in hospitality, food science, kitchen ops, and industry management.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Strategic leadership skills that build a chef’s long-term career advantage.
City & Guilds Diploma — Culinary Arts
Two-year, globally recognised qualification from the world’s top culinary body.
City & Guilds Diploma — Bakery & Confectionery
Advanced two-year credential in artisan baking, pastry, and confectionery arts.
6 International Culinary Memberships
Active member of the world’s top culinary organisations across 4 continents.
MasterChef India — Jury, 6 Seasons
Trusted to judge India’s top cooking talent on national television, six times over.
Where Mastery Meets Mentorship
Every lesson Chef Manoj teaches is drawn from real kitchens, real competitions, and real industry challenges — not just textbooks.
Indian & International Cuisine
From regional street food to classical French — a truly global culinary range.
Bakery & Confectionery
Artisan breads, European pastry, Indian mithai — powered by a City & Guilds diploma.
Kitchen Operations & Management
Cost control, HACCP, team leadership — the real-world skills that make great chefs.
Students trained by Chef Manoj now work in five-star hotels, international cruise lines, and top restaurants across India and the world.
Join the April Batch →The Way Chef Manoj Teaches
“Skills build careers — not just certificates.“
Every class is built on practical learning, real kitchen discipline, and the confidence to perform under pressure — because that is what the industry demands.
Practical First
80% hands-on training. Real techniques, real kitchens, real results.
Industry Ready
Curriculum mapped to what top hotels and restaurants actually need.
Discipline
Precision, consistency, and professionalism — the habits of great chefs.
Confidence
Every student leaves with the belief and skill to perform at the highest level.
Cook and Bake Academy
Co-founded by Chef Manoj Pawar, Cook and Bake Academy is built on one belief — every student deserves professional-grade training with an internationally recognised qualification.
Small batches. Maximum attention. Practical-first learning. Strong placement support. This is not a regular cooking school — it is a career launchpad.
Internationally Accredited
City & Guilds Certified Curriculum — Recognised in 50+ Countries
Courses Offered
1-Year Diploma — Indian Cuisine
City & Guilds accredited · Practical-first · April 2026 batch open
Diploma — Bakery & Confectionery
Artisan baking · International pastry · Industry placement
Hospitality Career Track
Kitchen management · Food & beverage · Hotel operations
Small Batches
Personal attention for every student
International Cert.
City & Guilds — valid worldwide
Practical Focus
Real kitchen training every day
Placement Support
We help you land your first job
Your Culinary Career Starts Here.
Train under India’s most credentialled culinary mentor. Get an internationally recognised City & Guilds diploma. Build the career you always wanted.