About Us
Frangipani Culinary Expressions, founded in 2012, is dedicated to making the art of cooking, baking, and chocolate-making enjoyable and accessible to everyone. Our vision is to offer students a hands-on, practical learning experience where education is effective, engaging, and fun.
We believe every student begins a unique culinary journey with us—one that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and nurtures a lifelong passion for food.
From long-term programs to short-term workshops and online courses, we provide a wide range of baking, cooking, and chocolate-making classes, each thoughtfully designed to educate, uplift, and empower aspiring chefs and home cooks alike.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Piyus Arya, Founder and Instructor at Frangipani Culinary Expressions, is the creative mind and guiding spirit behind the brand. His love for food took root in childhood, inspired by watching his grandmother create magic in the kitchen—a spark that blossomed into a lifelong passion.
His culinary journey took him to Delhi, where he immersed himself in the world of baking and chocolate-making, working in a bakery and sharpening his skills. In 2012, Piyus transformed this passion into a profession by launching Frangipani, and by 2015, he established his own teaching studio. With strong hands-on training in baking and a deep love for cooking, he explored diverse cuisines, often experimenting and creating new dishes for friends and family. In 2016, his enthusiasm for teaching grew even further as he expanded into conducting cooking classes, connecting closely with students and understanding their learning journey.
Today, Piyus is devoted to teaching and mentoring aspiring bakers and cooks, helping them master essential techniques and build a strong foundation in baking, chocolate-making, and cooking. He believes in empowering every student to create with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
When he’s not in the studio, you’ll likely find him playing the guitar—teaching music to students aged 10 and above, sharing his love for music with the same passion and energy he brings to the kitchen.
Faculty teacher
Preeti Gupta comes from a family deeply rooted in the catering industry. Her father founded the iconic Shanti Vihar restaurant in the 1980s, and she grew up closely involved in the family business. She began her professional journey by consulting and managing operations alongside her brother in their catering ventures.
Until 2020, Preeti also ran a successful home-cooked meal service. However, the post-Covid shift sparked a new passion in her—teaching. She began conducting classes on home-style cooking, gradually developing a strong interest in millet-based cuisine. Today, she is a specialist in millet cooking as well as sourdough breads.
In 2024, Preeti joined Frangipani as a faculty member, where she continues to teach and inspire students with her expertise in millet cooking and sourdough baking.
