About Us
In the Hospitality Industry, JBL Culinary School has extensive experience in the areas of product development, use of best tools, techniques, ingredients and expertise. What set the academy apart is thepattern of the course and its state of the art ambience.
These factors act as differentiators for the academy and recognizes it amongst its contemporaries. The faculty and the staff at the academy are extremely well equipped with the necessary skill set and the art of cooking. Students here do not sit with a pen and paper to write down the thesis of a pastry. Hands on training is a feather on the cap at this place, each and every one is given with set of tool, ingredients required as per the class and course and everyone makes their own product by themselves. Given a chef cap, coat and apron the students are all set to prepare the best desserts by the directions of well experienced Chefs, you can ever imagine.
The essence of this Culinary School is that it provides a feeling of “love at first sight” with the place because of the homely atmosphere provided here by the Team JBL.
Meet Our Experts
Our faculty members are accomplished professionals with years of experience in the culinary industry, each with their own unique specialties and areas of expertise. With their mentorship and hands-on approach, our students learn not only the techniques of pastry and dessert-making, but also the art of creativity, menu planning, and problem-solving ideas.
Chef Chiradeep Pal
Founder & Executive Pastry Chef
A very familiar name in the field of Bakery and Patisserie in West Bengal and Orissa. Chef Chiradeep is the Founder of JBL Academy of Culinary Arts, who has experience of over 22 years in this field and acquired knowledge while working with Taj Bengal Hotel, The Park Hotel and Flurys. The Ex-Executive Pastry Chef of Kenilworth, Kolkata has high expertise in various fields of Patisserie, be it unique dessert designing, best of confectionery work, artistic centerpieces composed of chocolate, sugar sculptures and many more.
Chef Riju Dey
Co-founder & Celebrity Chef
A popular celebrity chef who appeared several times in the popular cooking show called “Zee Banglar Rannaghar” and ex lecturer of Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, Chef Riju is a master of various cuisines, also a co-founder of JBL Academy. With 15 years of experience in hands on cooking, he acquired his knowledge from renowned hotels and restaurants all over India.
Chef Anirban Ghosh
Co-founder, Culinary & Pastry Chef
A seasoned Chef and a big foodie, he has experience of over 25 years with hospitality companies like Oberois, Marriott, Hyatt, Luxury Passenger Ships and many stand alone restaurants and luxury hotels. Chef Anirban, also a co-founder of JBL Academy, has exceptional knowledge of Modern European Gastronomy and has been part of many opening properties in India and abroad, where he orchestrated modern European, Asian, Italian and Scandinavian menus and standardization of recipes. He strongly believes in making fresh food using the best local grown ingredients.
Chef Mahmood Ali
Co-founder & Pastry Chef
Chef Ali comes with experience of over 15 years at many organizations in India and abroad, he worked with The Oberoi Grand and many renowned restaurants in Kolkata as well. He grew his interest in the world of baking and confectionery and has been teaching for the last four years at JBL Academy.
Mrs Gargi Banerjee
A passionate baker and Admin Head
A passionate baker and Admin Head, who knows the ethics of baking very well, she has been a strong team member of the Academy, taking care of various roles whenever and wherever needed. Mrs Gargi helps us to collaborate with the students, learners, and aspiring chefs. She is one of our cheerful team members who always boosts the morale of our students and solves issues related to courses.