Join us for our Open Evening at Leiths on Thursday 5th February 2026, 6:30–8:30pm, and discover how the Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food.

 

The Team

Our team of passionate and experienced cookery teachers and professionals understands both the joys and challenges of teaching practical cookery. Many trained at Leiths themselves, bringing valuable insights from top teaching and culinary roles. We believe in creating a positive, caring cookery community where no question is too small, and every teacher and student is supported to achieve their very best.

Leiths Education Senior Leadership Team

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Maria Dunbar

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Blackburn
Ben Blackburn

Director of Studies

Louise Kissane
Louise Kissane

Culinary School Director

Alistair Turner
Alistair Turner

Commercial Director

Leiths Education Team

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Stephanie Aitchison

Education Services Executive

Katy Barrett
Katy Barrett

Head of Education Services

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Matt Beavis

Admissions & Recruitment Manager

Annabel Evans
Annabel Evans

Online Manager

Caroline Firth-Jones
Caroline Firth-Jones

Senior Teacher

Edward Hains
Edward Hains

Head of Procurement & Facilities

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Michael Humphreys

Teacher

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Helena Irvine

Communications & Marketing Executive 

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Ellis Jenkins

Business Development & Events Executive

Sarah Keene
Sarah Keene

Leiths List Manager

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Sophie Kidd

Head of People and Culture

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Marjorie Legendre

Head of Wine

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Beth Macmillan

Education Services Administrator

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Grace Morrissey

Senior Teacher

The Team
Stoyanka Nanova

Head of Finance

Sanita Reynolds
Sanita Reynolds

Storeroom Assistant

Helene Robinson
Helene Robinson-Moltke

Teacher

Melanie Ryder
Melanie Ryder

Digital Content Creator

Belinda Spinney
Belinda Spinney

Senior Teacher

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Lorna Stevenson

Assistant Management Accountant

Ryan Vaughan
Ryan Vaughan

Senior Teacher

Mark Williams
Mark Williams

Senior Teacher