Center of Excellence
ODA Gastronomy and Culinary Center
A self-capacity building center that contributes to the Tourism and Hospitality sector at the regional level, gradually expanding to the national level.
Our Mission
Preserving culture through culinary excellence
To build and operate a world-class center of excellence in Adama that safeguards Oromo food heritage, delivers market-driven Hospitality TVET training, fosters agribusiness enterprise, and drives sustainable economic growth.
The center is designed to preserve culinary identity while creating practical opportunities for learning, enterprise, and regional development.
Our Mandate
Four pillars of impact
Our work is anchored in heritage preservation, practical training, agribusiness development, and sustainable regional growth.
Culinary Heritage
Safeguard, document, and digitize indigenous Oromo culinary practices, recipes, and food preservation techniques.
TVET Training
Deliver accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under NTQF Levels I–IV in culinary arts and hospitality management.
Agribusiness
Promote regional agribusiness by establishing direct procurement networks with smallholder farmer cooperatives.
Agro-Tourism
Advance regional agro-tourism and position Adama City as a primary culinary destination along the Addis–Adama corridor.
Training Programs
Building skills for a stronger culinary future
Our training focuses on hotel operation, culinary art, domestic work, and short-term on-the-job learning in a practical, market-oriented environment.
Culinary Art
Develop practical and creative culinary skills rooted in Oromo tradition and shaped by modern food standards.
Hotel Operation
Build competence across the core areas of hotel operations, service flow, and operational excellence.
Domestic Work
Train in hospitality support services, organization, and professional care for guest-facing environments.
On-the-Job Training
Provide short-term practical training that links classroom learning with industry experience.
NTQF Levels I–IV
Support coherent advancement through accredited national skills pathways in food and hospitality development.
Industry Readiness
Prepare trainees to enter the market with practical competence, professional discipline, and cultural awareness.
Join Us
Shape the future of food culture and talent
We nurture practical skills, preserve culinary heritage, and connect learning with enterprise and regional development.