Culinary Training
Professional culinary education for students, aspiring chefs, and hospitality professionals with practical kitchen experience.

A culinary professional with over four decades of international hospitality and culinary excellence. From luxury hotel kitchens across the Middle East to mentoring the next generation of chefs in Sri Lanka, his journey reflects passion, discipline, and dedication to the art of food.
Professional culinary education for students, aspiring chefs, and hospitality professionals with practical kitchen experience.
Training programs focused on international food safety standards, hygiene management, and kitchen sanitation practices.
Specialized expertise in meat preparation, cutting techniques, storage standards, and professional butchery training.
Consultation services for hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses to improve kitchen operations and service quality.
Guidance on kitchen workflow, staff coordination, food costing, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Over 40 years of culinary and hospitality industry experience across Sri Lanka and the Middle East.
I see the broad and passionate interest of young people entering culinary education or training as a result of an active choice. Being a chef is one of the most popular culinary careers because it gives you the best opportunity to use your creativity;Absolutely. Food’s role dealing with kitchen life is an exciting challenge with a difficult and unique range of abilities, If you want to become a successful chef, it’s important to overcome fear is to build your own power self-confidence is the basic foundation of the culinary profession to overcome challenges.
When you get your foot into the kitchen in a real busy work environment. Professional culinary technical artistic knowledge and creative skills are a well-crafted for culinary students. I believe nothing can compares. it will provide you with a solid foundation of culinary significant essential knowledge and skillset for your success journey.
The valuable lesson I learned from my culinary career of four and a half decades is the power of understanding. To master the ability to face challenges with a broad sense of enthusiasm and efficiency.My mission is to humbly help culinary students become the brightest professionals in the hospitality journey by creating the foundation to reach their career goals that lead to future success as kitchen leaders. That is why I make every effort to motivate our new culinary generations. I continue to impart creativity, useful culinary education information and my kitchen life experience to all aspects of their professional development. I shared my culinary knowledge with my students unconditionally in order to improve for their goal setting that is my genuine happiness.
Thank you very much for reading my article and see you soon with another culinary informative article.
Culinary greetings
Chef Borhan






























I wrote this article for hospitality students; it will be more useful for you in the future. Hospitality education generally emphasizes a wide range of practical and interpersonal skills. In my opinion, respect your teachers and be punctuality are key requirements for the learning role of a hospitality student. A vocabulary of truth the key words in hospitality education are attitudinal discipline, humility and patience, obedience and listening are valuable personal qualities that are common sense and especially in the context of hospitality and education. Having a deep foundation on them means that your mindset can adapt to it in difficult situations. In our hospitality life, we have to successfully face various kinds of challenges. You need to have self-confidence. You will have to face problems in your learning process, which requires wisdom. Take criticism seriously, but don’t take it personally. Otherwise, they will break you mentally.
Always be strong no matter what the situation. Be a disciplined student, then you can have a professional hospitality life. Be a persistent and diligent student, then you can easily find the right hospitality educational path. Remember that learning requires perseverance, enthusiasm, diligence, and determination. These things will help you achieve success in your future. All these qualities are very useful not only for your own good, but also for the good of others. Be brave enough to admit Your weakness and strong enough to understand Your limitations. These are the backbone of your personality. In fact, falling and getting up again is the way to gain experience and gather strength on the path of life, Choosing the good from the bad is a big part of the hospitality industry. When you are flexible and open-minded, no one can break you and stop your career progress. You should be proud to be a part of the hospitality industry.
Thank you for taking the time to read my article. See you soon with another informative culinary article.
My best wishes for your culinary future
Chef Borhan
Personally, I didn’t initially plan to become a food writer. Meanwhile, I got the opportunity started teaching culinary students. About ten years ago, I entered a new chapter in writing about my four and a half decades of culinary adventures as a professional chef. My culinary life stories will be an inspiration and encouragement to our students. I usually write about interesting food topics, cooking techniques, and the mindset of culinary creativity. Culinary arts are a wonderful language to explain many subjects. I am sure my audience will enjoy reading it. I contribute by providing culinary educational knowledge and guidance to our hospitality-loving younger generation to develop their mindset for their bright future. The roots of culinary education are not sweet, they are bitter. If you are interested, you can transform what you learn into sweetness. The more you read about culinary subjects, the more culinary skills you will learn day to day life, The true wisdom of your culinary education journey is that you must understand that knowledge is a part of your life.
In my mature life journey. The culinary field has truly changed my perspective on life and given me the strength to move forward with confidence. Challenges are the best achievements in my hospitality life and overcoming obstacles is known as the secret ingredient in culinary training. It is about authentically understanding and internalizing what I learn through my training. I have learned valuable lessons and gained valuable experiences in sweet as well as bitter, happy and sad moments. I have also been able to build resilience in various difficult situations. My positive attitude has made a big difference. I have balanced everything with determination and courage. Despite the obstacles on the way to my dream goals, I have moved forward with great strength. In the end, it takes a lot of valuable time, sacrifice, and dedication to achieve it.
In the face of victory and defeat in one’s life, one’s own perseverance, determination; courage, dedication, self-confidence and hard work are paramount. Then nothing is impossible. No one can take away the strength that one gains by oneself. If perseverance; purpose is not within him or her, it is difficult to move towards that dream goal.
I offer my expertise to the next generation of culinary professionals. I believe that my real-world experience and insights will definitely benefit our students.
Thank you for taking the time to read my article. See you soon with another informative culinary article.
My best wishes for your culinary future
Chef Borhan
The primary objective of this article is to produce professionals who are in high demand in today’s hotel and tourism industry. Hospitality is a rapidly evolving field. To meet the demands of the modern industry, hospitality education must move from traditional operational training that focuses on bridging the gap between academic and business needs to shape the next generation, to producing multi-skilled students who can handle various roles in the hospitality industry while exceeding customer expectations. They must not only have knowledge but also emotions. The hospitality students should remember that succeeding in the hospitality industry is a very difficult process, as the hospitality industry emphasizes a mix of technical skills such as culinary arts and service techniques, along with essential soft skills such as emotional intelligence, cross-cultural understanding, and effective communication.
To become a chef, this information is essential to building a successful career in the culinary or hospitality industry, and is a roadmap for you to move from entry-level positions to leadership roles. You need a passion for career advancement and the ability to adapt both positive and negative experiences, both good and bad, are key challenges to customer satisfaction as data points that shape future business strategies. As successful hoteliers, I firmly believe that these are valuable life lessons in our careers. When something goes wrong, look for weaknesses in the system rather than blaming the individual. Every guest interaction provides valuable operational intelligence. The right perspective on the hospitality industry is essential to identify and adapt to them as valuable data points to improve guest satisfaction. It directly impacts future revenue and the company’s reputation. It is valuable educational information for creating a strategic customer experience that is functional and exceeds customer expectations.
When mistakes are made, these mistakes become learning opportunities. A sincere, professional apology delivered calmly and sensitively is powerful. Even if it wasn’t your fault, apologize for the inconvenience and the guest’s feelings to build self-confidence. When it comes to customer issues, a chef must communicate confidently and understandingly. A quick and accurate decision is required to provide a fair resolution. Follow up with the customer after the customer is satisfied don’t forget to ensure the resolution has satisfied the customer . A guest complaint is a reflection of the guest’s experience, which builds trust with loyal customers. Treat each customer as a person, not just a service transaction.
This field emphasizes a blend of technical skills such as culinary arts and service techniques. There are opportunities for career advancement. You must have a good mindset to face challenges in stressful environments without losing hope or confidence even when faced with challenges or setbacks. Remembering how a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly through various difficult processes will help you more and more.
Thank you for taking the time to read my article. See you soon with another informative culinary article.
Best regards
Chef Borhan
Great hotel schools teach a mix of solid business acumen and practical operational skills. Customer satisfaction is essential to managing physical and mental stress. The passion in the next wave of students. The time and effort spent on kitchen education and training is very difficult because it prepares you for greatness, not for comfort. It is a school of excellence that tests patience, dedication, and creativity, which in turn makes you a more capable person. Remember that it is very important. People around you do not respect your talent. Trust me, but they recognize your discipline and attitude as personality. It is your character that keeps you in the culinary and hospitality game.
Discipline and attitude are very important to show up and perform every day of your life. It teaches you how to persevere. It is the hope of the culinary and hospitality world. Discipline and attitude are the twin engines of personality development and are more about building an unwavering character. It builds your self-confidence so that you can face any challenge in the hospitality industry. True confidence isn’t about knowing you can handle a position. It comes from mastering the nuances of a busy shift and knowing how to navigate chaotic situations with calm precision. Excellence is not an act, but a habit formed through daily rigor. The experience and discipline you gain are invaluable to your career. It is a deeply accurate and motivating perspective on the culinary and hospitality world.
Thank you for reading my article. I really hope you all enjoyed it. I am working towards continually creating useful culinary information that others enjoy!!!!
I sincerely appreciate your favorable feedback.
Culinary Regards
Chef Borhan
My true passion is to professionally train and develop our hospitality students in the specific discipline of butchering. Therefore, this comprehensive butchery training program that I have designed for our hospitality students is to master the essential skills to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern scientific, technical and commercial knowledge. I have a strong knowledge of high skills that include an understanding of the safe and hygienic butchering of meat carcasses according to industry specifications and the handling of various animal products as novel products. I do this by conducting a series of interesting theoretical and practical educational training programs in butchering for students who are looking to learn in a very accessible style. All our hospitality students should have this important knowledge.
They will understand how fresh ingredients work together with meat to achieve the right taste of meat, it is necessary to understand how to build meat flavor using specific techniques to balance, tenderizing meat texture. Master essential creative professional techniques. The idea behind this training for our hospitality students is to create a rich connection with the subject of meat education so that they can experience a deeper level of confidence in their abilities. These are the basics of using dry or moist heat to cook meat, and enhancing flavors through strategic seasoning and aromatics for precise cutting makes cooking easier, smarter and more enjoyable, so that no matter what meat you prepare, it can be cooked and served to your valued customer for maximum tenderness and meat quality.
My main objective of this specialized training teaching our hospitality students based on key strategies approach how to utilize and control food production costs effectively by improving production knowledge and creative meat techniques, often the largest expense in a kitchen. The curriculum focuses on transforming raw meat materials into high-value products and minimizing meat waste by using creative meat production methods that significantly reduce food costs with precision. To become a chef or manager this information is essential for building a successful career in the culinary or hospitality industry, providing a roadmap for moving from entry-level positions to leadership roles.
Thank you for taking the time to read my article. See you soon with another informative culinary article.
Happy new year and my best wishes for your culinary future
Chef Borhan
Executive Chef at Uga Bay and Uga Chena Huts, specializing in luxury hospitality, refined culinary experiences, and exceptional kitchen leadership across Sri Lanka’s premier beach and safari resorts.
Managed a culinary team of 60 staff across multiple restaurants and event venues, ensuring high standards in food quality, kitchen operations, hygiene, cost control, and guest satisfaction through effective leadership and efficient service.
Worked aboard luxury super yachts in the Maldives, delivering high-quality international cuisine with a focus on presentation, food safety, cost control, hygiene standards, and efficient galley operations while supporting sustainable onboard practices.
Managed a 70-member kitchen brigade across à la carte, room service, and banquet operations, ensuring excellence in menu planning, cost control, staff training, food quality, hygiene standards, and efficient kitchen management.
Led post-tsunami setup of kitchen and restaurant operations, including layout design, equipment procurement, and operational planning. Managed menu development, catering, cost control, stock management, staff training, and daily supervision while ensuring strict hygiene, safety, and quality standards.
Oversaw overall kitchen operations, including menu planning, cost control, procurement, staff training, food quality, hygiene compliance, and efficient kitchen management while maintaining budget targets and high service standards.
Senior Culinary Lecturer at Melbourne School of Culinary Arts, Kalutara (since 6th April 2026), responsible for delivering structured culinary training, guiding students in practical and theoretical kitchen skills, and ensuring industry-standard competency development in food preparation, hygiene, and professional kitchen operations.
Senior Culinary Lecturer at the International Academy of Hotel Management, Puttalam (since 2023), responsible for delivering professional culinary education, conducting practical and theoretical training, and mentoring students in core kitchen operations, food safety standards, and industry-ready skill development.
Culinary Lecturer at Times Academy, Pepiliyana (2021–2023), responsible for delivering structured culinary training, conducting practical kitchen sessions, and developing students’ skills in food preparation, hygiene standards, and professional kitchen operations aligned with industry requirements.
“Chef Borhan transformed my understanding of meat and butchery. As a self-taught expert with over 45 years of experience, he teaches not just techniques but the philosophy of ‘nose-to-tail’ cooking. His guidance on selecting quality meat, making tallow, and crafting charcuteries has been invaluable to my culinary journey. Every lesson reminded me that attitude and self-confidence matter more than anything else.”
“Working with Chef Baba Ajudeen Borhan was a masterclass in precision and passion. From 5-star deluxe hotels to industrial meat plants, his expertise spans both sides of the culinary world. His butchery education program is a wealth of knowledge—practical, theoretical, and essential for anyone serious about meat production. He truly embodies the winning mindset needed for culinary excellence.”
“Chef Borhan is a rare mentor who never attended hotel school yet became a respected culinary teacher. His belief that ‘everything is possible’ and his encouragement to face challenges with strength inspire every chef he meets. His kindness and clarity make him the ‘baba’ of Sri Lankan culinary education.”
Chef Borhan is an experienced culinary professional skilled in kitchen operations, menu development, and HACCP food safety standards.
Phone: +94 726462521 Email: baborhan@yhaoo.com