Culinary Arts
Overview
Find Your Passion. Build Your Skills. Start Something Real. If you’re serious about food — whether you dream of becoming a chef, want to launch your own café, or just love cooking — our Short-Term Culinary Arts Programs at Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management are a great place to start. These are hands-on, practical courses designed to give you real kitchen skills, global exposure, and the kind of confidence that gets noticed. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, we have options that fit your goals — and your schedule.
Why Study Culinary Arts at SMSH?
Master culinary arts with hands-on training in professional kitchens, guided by expert chefs, with a curriculum designed for real-world success.
What Makes Us Different
Daily practical classes in a professional kitchen
Global cuisines, local flavors, real recipes
Learn what it takes to work in a real kitchen — or run your own
Courses from 1 week to 9 months
Why Choose Silver Mountain
Real kitchen experience every day
Small groups, more personal attention
Professional chefs as instructors
A curriculum designed to get you job-ready
Certificate provided upon completion
Ideal for launching a food career or your own venture
Whether you're here to find your calling or just to take the first step — this is where it starts.
Ready to get cooking?
Structure
Choose a Course That Works for You
1-Week Culinary Workshop
Short, focused courses to upgrade your skills fast
What You\'ll Learn
Chinese Cuisine – Dim Sum, Stir-fries, Toffee Dessert
Fast Food – Burgers, Club Sandwich, Pav Bhaji
Indian Cuisine – Paneer, Goan Curry, Laal Maas
Italian Cuisine – Fresh Pasta, Alfredo, Lasagna
Nepali Thakali – Thakali Thali, Sukuti, Gundruk
Sushi Basics – Rice prep, Nigiri, Maki, Rolling skills
1-Month Culinary Arts Course
A solid foundation for beginners and food lovers, covering knife skills, sauces, stocks, and soups, Nepali and Indian dishes (like Dal, Curry, Dhido), Continental and Chinese recipes (Pasta, Chop Suey), and street food and fast food (Pizza, Kathi Roll, Satay).
What You\'ll Learn
Knife skills, sauces, stocks, and soups
Nepali and Indian dishes (like Dal, Curry, Dhido)
Continental and Chinese recipes (Pasta, Chop Suey)
Street food and fast food (Pizza, Kathi Roll, Satay)
3-Month Culinary Arts Course
An immersive program building on the 1-month course, adding Thai, Korean, and Chinese recipes, Indian breads, and a Food & Film Project recreating iconic dishes.
What You\'ll Learn
What You'll Learn
- Everything from the 1-month course
- Thai, Korean, and Chinese recipes
- Indian breads (Naan, Kulcha, Paratha)
- Food & Film Project: Recreate iconic dishes from Ratatouille or The Lunchbox
6-Month Culinary Arts Course
A comprehensive program covering the 3-month curriculum, plus global cuisines (Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean) and bakery skills, with a capstone project on menu design.
What You\'ll Learn
What You'll Learn
- Full 3-month curriculum
- Global cuisines including Japanese, Italian, and Mediterranean
- Bakery: Cakes, breads, pastries, rolls
- Capstone Project: Menu design, pricing, market visits, and concept planning
9-Month Culinary Arts Course
An advanced program with real-time industry experience, covering the 6-month curriculum plus kitchen teamwork, hygiene, and internship opportunities.
What You\'ll Learn
What You'll Learn
- All content from the 6-month course
- Real-time experience in hotels, cafés, or restaurants
- Kitchen teamwork, hygiene, service readiness
- Internship placements are based on availability