From Home Cook to Professional Chef and Business Owner
Master 170+ recipes and the exact business strategies used by Guinness World Record Holder, Hilda Baci. Your journey from passion to profit starts here.
170+ Elite Recipes
Go beyond the basics with a
massive library of diverse flavors
and professional techniques.
The Business of Food
Stop guessing prices. Learn how to calculate food cost, set profitable prices, and scale confidently.
Exclusive Rewards & Opportunities
Gain entry into our exclusive rewards program, where we’ve already awarded over ₦150M in prizes to students.
Certification of Mastery
Earn a personalized certificate that validates your skills and credibility as a trained professional.
Graduate with an official certification that proves your culinary expertise and business knowledge, a credential that sets you apart in the industry.
Exclusive Rewards
Every student who enrolls automatically enters to win prizes that could transform your culinary journey.
Fully Fitted 14ft Food Truck
Take your culinary brand to the
streets with a professional, 14-
foot kitchen on wheels. Fully
equipped and ready for
business, this is the ultimate
prize for the chef ready to move
from home cooking to a high-
traffic mobile restaurant
5 million Naira Grand
Prize and 1 Million
Naira for 5 students
We are investing in your future.
One exceptional student will
walk away with a ₦5 Million
Grand Prize, while five additional students will receive ₦1 Million
each to seed their business,
upgrade their equipment, or
scale their vision.
Apple Gadgets and an Osmo Pocket 3
We are awarding the industry’s most powerful gadgets to multiple students to help you build and document a global brand. High-end tools including the iPhone 17 Pro, MacBook Pro, iPad, and Osmo Pocket 3 are awarded individually to different winners to power your culinary journey.
Meet Your Instructor
Hilda isn't just a chef; she is a culinary powerhouse. As the founder of a multi-million naira restaurant in Lagos and a triple guinness record holder, she understands the grit and the glamour of the industry.
Hilda’s teaching style is built on three pillars:
World-Class Excellence: Lessons rooted in the discipline required to break global records.
Proven Profitability: Real-world insights from someone running a thriving, high-revenue business today.
Heart-Centered Mentorship: A dedicated educator who has already mentored over 30,000 students worldwide.
Meet Other Instructors
CHEF CUPID -Pastry Instructor
Nelson Michael, popularly known as Chef Cupid, is a self-taught pastry chef and food cinematographer celebrated for his creativity and attention to detail. His approach blends solid pastry technique with visual storytelling, helping students understand both execution and presentation. Chef Cupid has taught across several culinary programs, inspiring confidence and originality in the pastry kitchen.
CHEF GIBBS - Plating & Presentation
Gbolabo Adebakin, known as Chef Gibbs, is a respected culinary consultant and advocate for the modernization of Nigerian cuisine. His work emphasizes elevating local ingredients to global standards through intentional plating and presentation. At the academy, Chef Gibbs teaches how thoughtful presentation can transform food into a powerful visual and cultural experience.
CHEF TYB - Cuisine & Fine Dining
Chef TYB (Jumoke Toyobo) is an experienced private chef, culinary instructor, and restaurant consultant with a background in fine dining. Known for her refined techniques and farm-to-table philosophy, she focuses on precision, ingredient quality, and menu development. Her classes emphasize elegance, structure, and creativity in everyday and professional cooking.
Chef Chumpe - Small Chops & Cocktails
Chef Chioma Mbadike, fondly known as Chef Chumpe, specializes in party, event, and after-party catering. Her sessions combine small chops preparation with cocktail and drink pairing, teaching students how to create memorable food and beverage experiences. She brings practical insight into high-volume catering and event-focused food service.
Emmanuel Alasa - Costing & Pricing
Emmanuel Alasa is a seasoned factory cost accountant with extensive experience in product costing and pricing analysis. He helps students understand how to calculate food costs accurately, set profitable prices, and manage margins effectively. His sessions are essential for anyone looking to build a sustainable and profitable food business.
Nonye Udeogu - Content Creation
Nonye Udeogu is an award-winning creative with over five years of experience in visual storytelling and content development. She has worked with major local and international brands and is the author of How to Film & Edit Creative Videos. At the academy, she teaches students how to create strategic content that builds visibility, trust, and brand growth in the food space.
Chef Joel Hugbo — Knife Skills & Techniques
Nonye Udeogu is an award-winning creative with over five years of experience in visual storytelling and content development. She has worked with major local and international brands and is the author of How to Film & Edit Creative Videos. At the academy, she teaches students how to create strategic content that builds visibility, trust, and brand growth in the food space.
170+ Recipes to Learn
About Hilda Baci Academy
A Global Community of 30,000+ Students Since 2021, Hilda Baci Academy has bridged the gap between authentic African flavors and global culinary standards. Spanning 6 continents, we empower food lovers to become entrepreneurs.
We don’t just teach you how to cook better meals; we teach you how to build a lasting impact, master digital content creation, and lead a profitable business in the modern food economy.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
From 31st of March till 25th of April
Unfortunately, no. Payment must be completed by 30th of March to join the course.
30th of March
The classes are held online. Once you’ve registered, you’ll gain access to the HBA Student Portal where all class videos are uploaded. Additionally, you’ll be added to a Telegram group for real-time interaction with felloe students, facilitators, and Hilda Baci herself.
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Your certificate will be available for download as PDF file in your student portal upon course completion. You can print, laminate and display as you wish.
Absolutely! Many of our students successfully balance the course with full time jobs. You can watch the videos at your convenience and engage on Telegram group whenever you’re free.
Prizes are won through active participation. Assignments may be given unexpectedly with rewards attached, so staying engaged with all course activites is crucial.
After payment, you’ll receive an email invitation to access your HBA Student Portal. You will also be added to the Course’s Telegram group for all class discussions and updates.
Once you have been added to the Telegram group, there are no refunds.
Yes. All classes and intereactions are online. We have had students from Ghana, Jamaica, South Africa, UK, USA, Canada, India, and a lot more.
No, you don’t. You just need to pay attention during the duration of the course and do every assignment.