Join our 15 week course to bring basic culinary education to Belize

This hands-on program will teach professional techniques beginning with the basics – including Sautéing, Braising, Roasting, Grilling and the Secrets of Egg Cooking, moving on to more specialized skills as the program progresses.

Introduction to SPICE

San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE) is an initiative created to bring basic culinary education to the island. We are combining the expertise of Holy Cross Anglican School and Gaynor’s School of Cooking to offer a part time 30-class course over a period of 15 weeks. The first class will be based at the Holy Cross Anglican School and start in September 2024.

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Everything you need  to start your cooking journey.

This hands-on program will teach professional techniques beginning with the basics – including Sautéing, Braising, Roasting, Grilling and the Secrets of Egg Cooking, moving on to more specialized skills as the program progresses. The emphasis throughout this program is culinary techniques, and all recipes are designed to necessitate the various skills being taught.

15-week, 30-class program; meeting twice a week

Fully hands-on approach

Scholarships available

Course materials in English and Spanish

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Interested?

We give preference to students already working with or being sponsored by restaurants or resorts. Contact your employer to have them sponsor your enrollment.