Food Craft Institute, Perinthalmanna

Food Craft Institute, Perinthalmanna, established in 1976, is a premier culinary education institution located in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram district, Kerala. This Public institution operates under the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, and has been instrumental in shaping the hospitality and culinary landscape of the state for nearly five decades. The institute is recognised by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and affiliated with the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. Food Craft Institute, Perinthalmanna offers comprehensive training programmes across various levels including Certificate, Diploma, and skill development courses in culinary arts, food production, bakery and confectionery, food and beverage service, and hospitality management. The institute focuses on providing hands-on training through its state-of-the-art kitchen laboratories, training restaurants, and bakery units. Admission to various programmes is conducted through direct admission based on merit, with specific eligibility criteria for each course. The institute emphasises practical skills development alongside theoretical knowledge, preparing students for successful careers in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise ships, airlines, and other hospitality establishments across India and abroad.