A Legacy Built on Passion.
A Future Built on Excellence.

For Alkara Institute, that idea was born from a lifelong passion for cooking and a commitment to sharing knowledge with others.

For many years, students across Lucknow and beyond knew us as Alka's Master Cooking Classes (AMCC). It became a place where aspiring chefs, home cooks, entrepreneurs, and food enthusiasts learned not only recipes but also confidence, creativity, and discipline.

Today, that trusted legacy has evolved into Alkara Institute. The new name reflects a broader vision while staying true to the values that shaped us from the beginning. We continue to provide practical culinary education, industry-focused training, and lifelong mentorship, preparing students for both personal growth and professional success.

Alkara Institute is more than a culinary school. It is a place where passion becomes purpose, skills become opportunities, and learning becomes a lifelong journey.

Our Story

Every journey has a beginning. For Chef Alka Singh Tomar, it started in her childhood kitchen.

Watching her mother prepare simple family meals with care and affection sparked a curiosity that gradually became a lifelong passion. Those early memories taught her that cooking was never just about food. It was about bringing people together, expressing love, and creating lasting memories.

As a teenager, she found herself cooking for family and friends whenever there was an opportunity. What started as a hobby soon became a defining part of her identity. Like many meaningful journeys, the road was not always straightforward. Responsibilities and life's challenges delayed her dream, but they never diminished it.

When the time was right, she chose to follow the passion that had always remained close to her heart. That decision led to the establishment of Alka's Master Cooking Classes, an institute that has inspired countless students over the years and laid the foundation for what is now Alkara Institute.