CHEF MANOJ PAWAR

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.

19+ Years Experience
500+ Careers Launched
MasterChef Jury
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13+ Years as Mentor
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National Television Recognition

MasterChef India — Jury Member

Handpicked as a jury member for MasterChef India auditions across six consecutive seasons. A distinction that places Chef Manoj among India’s most authoritative culinary voices.

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The Story Behind the Chef

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.

“Skills build careers — not just certificates.”

Professional Memberships

Intl. Culinary Union World Master Chefs Society British Culinary Federation Emirates Culinary Guild Korean Assoc. of Master Chefs Indian Culinary Forum
Education & Credentials

Globally Trained. Exceptionally Qualified.

An education spanning India’s top hotel management institutions and internationally recognised City & Guilds certification.

🎓 Academic

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)

Foundation in hospitality, food science, kitchen ops, and industry management.

📋 Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Strategic leadership skills that build a chef’s long-term career advantage.

🏆 International

City & Guilds Diploma — Culinary Arts

Two-year, globally recognised qualification from the world’s top culinary body.

🍰 International

City & Guilds Diploma — Bakery & Confectionery

Advanced two-year credential in artisan baking, pastry, and confectionery arts.

🌐 Global Bodies

6 International Culinary Memberships

Active member of the world’s top culinary organisations across 4 continents.

📺 Television

MasterChef India — Jury, 6 Seasons

Trusted to judge India’s top cooking talent on national television, six times over.

Depth of Expertise

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.

19+Years in the Industry
13+Years as Trainer
500+Students Placed
6Intl. Culinary Bodies

Students trained by Chef Manoj now work in five-star hotels, international cruise lines, and top restaurants across India and the world.

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Teaching Philosophy

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.

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Practical First

80% hands-on training. Real techniques, real kitchens, real results.

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Industry Ready

Curriculum mapped to what top hotels and restaurants actually need.

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Discipline

Precision, consistency, and professionalism — the habits of great chefs.

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Confidence

Every student leaves with the belief and skill to perform at the highest level.

The Academy

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.

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Internationally Accredited

City & Guilds Certified Curriculum — Recognised in 50+ Countries

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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

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Small Batches

Personal attention for every student

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International Cert.

City & Guilds — valid worldwide

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Practical Focus

Real kitchen training every day

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Placement Support

We help you land your first job

April 2026 Batch — Limited Seats

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.

City & Guilds Certified Courses
19+ Years Experience
500+ Careers Launched
MasterChef Jury