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- London
- 1 Week
...cooking and entertaining at home. Beginners courses are designed for home cooks who want to learn practical skills to give them confidence in the kitchen...
- Course
- London
- 10 Weeks
...Seared rib eye steak with rosemary cubed roast potatoes and chimichurri; Asian steamed sea bass with garlic, ginger and soy; Charred broccoli with chilli...
- Course
- London
- 9 Months
...Students attend daily demonstrations and practical classes, they also study menu planning, budgeting and wine appreciation. The final project...
- Course
- London
- 1 Day
...this is the class for you. The morning begins with coffee and pastries, then it’s time to start chopping. Once the hard work is done, pause for a snack...
- Course
- London
- 1 Week
...you will have the know-how to turn humble ingredients into delicious meals without even following a recipe. We will also look at presentation and how...
- Course
- Inhouse in London
- 3 Months
...Students will become proficient in family and party cooking, learn to understand recipes, plan time efficiently and cook with relaxed confidence. Leiths...
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History
Leiths' reputation as a first-class training school for chefs attracts students of all ages from all over the world, with its dedicated teaching and friendly atmosphere. Established in 1975 by Prue Leith and Caroline Waldegrave, it is now owned jointly by Caroline Waldegrave and Christopher Bland. The Managing Director is Camilla Schneideman, the Principal is Claire Macdonald. The new premises has a purpose-built demonstration theatre, seating 40, and 4 fully-equipped teaching kitchens each accommodating 16 students there is also a restaurant kitchen to create a realistic work environment.
Advantages of studying here
Leiths’ guiding principle is to impart enthusiasm for the trade and instil a lasting love of good food and wine. This is not restricted to career cooks – many enthusiastic amateurs attend the varied programme of courses and diverse range of special events, from food and wine matching evenings to chocolate workshops and carving demonstrations.
Areas of specialisation
We have a number of courses to suit those looking for a career in the food industry. They are the Leiths Diploma in Food and Wine, the Basic Certificate and the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Certificates. Our short courses cater for the enthusiastic home cook and those keen to learn how to cooking. They specialize in skills, techniques and cuisines at times to suit you. Classes include the Short Courses, Day and Half Day Classes, Saturday Classes, Specialist Classes, Evening Classes, and Wine, Champagne, Whisky and Beer Evening Classes.
Description
Welcome to Leiths School of Food and Wine, where we teach classic and creative cookery in a professional but informal atmosphere.Leiths excels on both the theoretical and the practical sides of cookery, benefiting from over 30 years’ experience, whilst remaining fully abreast of contemporary techniques, styles and methodsStudents leave Leiths with all the essential skills and confidence necessary to be a success. A leading London cookery school for professional and amateur cooks.
