Located in the heart of Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountains, the Sharena Fabrika campus offers a unique environment for focused learning, surrounded by unspoiled nature.

FERRANDI Paris was among the first to recognise the strong potential of Sharena Fabrika’s “Roots-to-Table” culinary school concept and became an official partner, awarding its prestigious professional certificates for the first time in Eastern Europe.

Here are five key advantages for students at the rural Sharena Fabrika campus:

1. No time lost to commuting – everything in Golyama Zhelyazna is within a 10-minute walk, with the student residence located right next to the school building.
2. Significantly lower living costs – the campus combines high-standard accommodation with significantly lower living expenses, a result of its location outside the high-cost urban environment. At the same time, Sofia, Bulgaria’s vibrant capital, remains easily accessible within a 90-minute drive.
3. A strong sense of community – students, chef-instructors and the Sharena Fabrika team live and work together, creating a close-knit environment where collaboration and interaction develop naturally. Alongside academic activities, shared experiences include time spent in the agricultural gardens and various group initiatives.
4. Fresh, organic, locally sourced food – guided by its “Roots-to-Table” philosophy, the school offers meals prepared with seasonal ingredients from nearby producers, with some produce harvested directly from the campus gardens.
5. Outdoor activities at the doorstep – set in a natural environment, the campus offers immediate access to outdoor activities. Students spend their free time hiking and cycling, practising water sports at a nearby scenic dam, or playing football, volleyball or tennis at the campus sports grounds.

For those aiming to hone their culinary skills, Sharena Fabrika offers the ideal environment.

The Sharena Fabrika Culinary School will welcome its first students this fall, and registration is now open. For inquiries, agents can contact the school team at [email protected].