Leiths Diploma in Food and Wine
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
9 Months
Students attend daily demonstrations and practical classes, they also study menu planning, budgeting and wine appreciation. The final project, a working document to show future employers, forms a major part of the course. Leiths List our agency for cooks and Leiths Food Solutions Ltd offer practical business advice. The aim is for graduating diploma students to leave with all the skills necessary to be a culinary success. Suitable for: The Leiths Diploma in Food and Wine is well respected in the culinary world. It is designed for those who would like a career in food. It is a comprehensive professional training that will ensure a rounded knowledge of food and a clear idea of current trends.
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About this course
The Diploma can be achieved in three terms, starting in the Autumn, comprising the Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Certificates. The Diploma can also be achieved in two terms, starting in January, provided the student possesses enough knowledge of cookery or has sufficient practical experience to omit the Beginners Certificate.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Claire Macdonald
Principal
Claire Macdonald is a graduate of Leiths School of Food and Wine. Claire worked at various restaurants before returning to Leiths to teach. She taught at the School for eight years before becoming Principal in 2007. Claire is responsible for the day to day administration in the kitchen and for the welfare of the students
Course programme
Leiths Diploma in Food and Wine
Throughout the year visits are organised to a variety of establishments involved in the business. Students have the opportunity of work experience in leading London restaurants. We also arrange visits to Billingsgate fish market and Smithfield meat market.
Students learn about catering in commercial quantities and serving at large functions. Gastronomic celebrities and head chefs from leading hotels and restaurants lecture at the School throughout the year. Cookery writers and chefs demonstrate their specialities, such as sugarcraft, chocolate work or sauces. There are also visits from chefs specialising in Italian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, as well as wine specialists.
The Diploma can be achieved in three terms, starting in the Autumn, comprising the Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Certificates (described on their own pages) or in two terms starting in January by those students who possess enough basic knowledge of cookery to omit the Beginners term.
The 'extras' for each student on this course comprise knives (~£94), supplementary knife set (£32) and course literature (£60). Students are required to wear chef's jackets, hats and checked trousers (~£65). Order forms for these extras are sent out with the final invoice.
Students will be taking the Wine and Spirit Education Trust's Examinations. This is included the fees.
The course content is subject to change at the Principal's discretion.
Leiths Diploma in Food and Wine