FIKA Café by Chocolate Academy is emerging as a distinctive destination where expert coffee, professional culinary excellence, and exceptional hospitality come together under one roof. More than a café, FIKA also serves as a practical training hub for COTHM students, providing them with valuable exposure to a real hospitality environment where they can apply their classroom knowledge and develop professional skills under the guidance of experienced industry experts.
At FIKA Café, guests experience professionally prepared coffee under the guidance of expert baristas, with strong attention to quality, consistency, presentation, and service. The café’s culinary operations are also supervised by experienced professionals who maintain high standards of preparation, hygiene, presentation, and food quality. At the same time, students receive hands-on exposure to professional coffee preparation and commercial kitchen operations, helping them understand the discipline, teamwork, and consistency required in the hospitality industry.
Ali Makdoom, Hospitality Manager at FIKA Café, plays a key role in maintaining professional hospitality and service standards while guiding COTHM students through practical learning. His training focuses on guest relations, communication, teamwork, service excellence, and the professional conduct required in the hospitality industry.
Iram Jamil, Head Chef at FIKA Café, provides students with valuable practical culinary guidance and professional supervision. She helps trainees strengthen their kitchen techniques, food preparation, hygiene, presentation, and workplace discipline while gaining real-world experience in a professional culinary environment.
Zain Saddique, Barista Expert at FIKA Café, trains students in professional coffee and beverage preparation, equipment handling, café workflow, consistency, and customer service. His practical guidance helps aspiring baristas transform their classroom knowledge into industry-ready skills and confidence.
Through this combination of expert service and practical education, FIKA Café continues to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. Guests benefit from professional coffee, culinary excellence, and hospitality, while students gain real-world experience that prepares them for internships, employment, and long-term careers. FIKA Café by Chocolate Academy reflects a strong commitment to developing future chefs, baristas, and hospitality professionals by allowing them to learn directly from experts in an active professional environment.
