Collaboration between Labada and Pamukkale University

Labada , which began its story in Denizli under the umbrella of BND Group, is an iconic restaurant of Denizli, upholding the region's gastronomic heritage and cultural richness. Serving its guests in the region with innovative and unique patisserie and catering services alongside its brasserie concept, Labada has signed a collaboration agreement with Pamukkale University, one of Turkey's established universities, to contribute to the development of Turkish cuisine and gastronomy. By establishing a practical kitchen within the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department of the Faculty of Tourism, Labada carries its holistic gastronomic approach into the future with a kitchen equipped with all the necessary equipment and facilities for aspiring chefs.

Details about Labada Gourmet Practice Kitchen, which offers students the opportunity to develop their practical skills and explore various culinary cultures, are as follows; The kitchen, which provides a comfortable working environment for students with a large area of ​​110 square meters, has a dishwasher, which is important for cleanliness and order, spread over an area of ​​10 square meters. In the patisserie section of the kitchen, there is also a special area of ​​12 square meters for students who want to work on desserts and patisserie products. This department allows students to showcase their creativity and develop practical skills. The kitchen also has practical access points, such as a back door that leads to the outside and a front door that allows entry from inside the building. These features allow students to access the kitchen area safely and easily.

Among the courses students will take at Labada Gourmet Practice Kitchen; There are various courses such as Basic Culinary Practices, Turkish Cuisine and World Cuisines. While Turkish Cuisine courses include comprehensive training for students on the preparation, presentation and service of traditional Turkish dishes, World Cuisine courses give students the opportunity to discover the cooking techniques and flavors of different cultures. In these courses, which focus on the dishes of various cultures such as Italian, French, Chinese, Indian and Japanese cuisines, students have the opportunity to specialize in international cuisines. A total of 1440 students will have the opportunity to develop their practical skills in Turkish and world cuisines at Labada Gourmet Practice Kitchen, in an area equipped with advanced equipment and the latest technology. Chef candidates representing the future of Turkish cuisine will be ambassadors who will carry Turkish gastronomy forward with a vision that will carry forward the cultural heritage they inherit from their roots, just like Labada. 

Source: HORECA Trend and Pamukkale University, Labada