Finally, some good food.
Sharpen your knives and get ready to cook.
The Saudi cooking scene is heating up with international giants Chef Daniel Boulud, Jamie Oliver, and more moving to the Kingdom.
Now, culinary juggernaut Gordon Ramsay has donned his chef whites and hat. The beloved British chef is bringing the Gordon Ramsay Academy to Saudi.
That’s right, the man from your memes is coming to your city to help you become the next big thing in the Kingdom’s flavorful culinary scene.
So, tie your aprons and get ready to blaise, flambe, and plate to perfection. Here is everything to know about the academy.
Gordon Ramsay Academy to open in Saudi
After an incredibly successful run in England, Chef Ramsay and his iconic insults are coming to Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is set to get not one, not two, but a whopping three culinary academies backed by maestro. What’s more, these academies will the first international branches of the brand outside of England.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global has partnered exclusively with Alkhaleej Training & Education, Saudi Arabia’s leading education and training provider, to bring Chef Gordon Ramsay’s culinary expertise to the Kingdom for the first time. The collaboration will see the launch of a Gordon Ramsay Academy in Riyadh, his third worldwide after the flagship in Woking (opened in 2021) and the Gordon Ramsay x Hexclad Academy in London (opened in February 2025). Like the UK site, the Riyadh academy will offer prestigious CTH-accredited hospitality and culinary courses.
Gordon Ramsay Academy Saudi location
Three major cities will be honored with the Gordon Ramsay Academy including the sprawling metropolitan of Riyadh, the healthy city of Jeddah, and the rapidly turning smart city of AlKhobar. We even know that the Riyadh academy will open in Najris View.
Gordon Ramsay Academy Saudi opening date
No concrete opening dates for the culinary schools have been announced just yet, but the Riyadh branch is expected to open before the year is out.
Gordon Ramsay Academy Saudi enrollment
Information about the enrollment to the first international branch of the academy will be released closer to the opening.
What to expect at the Gordon Ramsay Academy Saudi
The schools promise to offer culinary courses and diplomas for all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner who is not sure which end of the knife you are meant to hold (its the not sharp one) or someone who is looking to refine their skills and sauces, there is something for everyone. The Saudi academies will offer hands-on classes and real training in baking and confectionery.
Saudi’s culinary scene
If you believe in the art of eating more than the art of firing orders, you may want to check out the new restaurants in Riyadh. There are also fantastic pizzerias in Riyadh that will have you saying mamma mia as you tuck into the pies.
Coming soon, Najris View, Riyadh, @gordonramsayacademy.
