Food Craft Institute, Cherthala

Food Craft Institute, Cherthala, established in 1978, is a premier culinary training institution located in Cherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala. The institute operates under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, as part of the network of Food Craft Institutes aimed at developing skilled professionals for the hospitality and culinary industry. As a Public institution, Food Craft Institute, Cherthala provides comprehensive training in culinary arts, food production, bakery, confectionery, and food service management. The institute is recognised by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and affiliated with the Ministry of Tourism. Food Craft Institute, Cherthala offers various diploma and certificate programmes designed to meet the growing demands of the hospitality sector in India and abroad. The admission process is primarily merit-based, with certain courses requiring entrance tests conducted by the Ministry of Tourism. The institute has established itself as a leading culinary education centre in Kerala, producing skilled chefs, bakers, and hospitality professionals who serve in prestigious hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, and catering establishments worldwide.