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Alumni Stories: Tom Calver from Westcombe Dairy
Tom Calver of Westcombe Dairy in Somerset did his professional diploma at Leiths before returning to his family’s farm and devoting himself to cheesemaking. His award-winning cheeses can now be found in fine food stores and Michelin star restaurants. Tom is a leading spokesperson for British artisan cheese and regenerative agriculture practices. Read more
End of Year Reflections: Our Graduating Diploma Class of '22
The time has come for us to say goodbye and good luck to the Class of ‘22, the brilliant students – now qualified chefs – who did their Three-Term Diploma in Food and Wine at Leiths this last year. Four of our recent graduates reflect on their experience. Read more
Alumni Stories: Sam Newman from Hackney Gelato
Italian-born Sam Newman completed his Diploma in Food and Wine at Leiths in 2013 before setting up Hackney Gelato with Enrico Pavoncelli in 2015. Hackney Gelato’s award-winning gelati and sorbetti now sell everywhere from independent delis to Ocado, Harrods, and Michelin star restaurants. Read more
Students Stories: Jenny Langley-Hoole on Leiths Online Mentorship
Every Leiths Online course is led and mentored by a qualified Leiths teacher. Online alumna Jenny Langley-Hoole, who is preparing to open a catering company in France, has completed both the Chef Skills and Plant-Based Cooking course on Leiths Online. Here she shares her experience of studying online with our mentors. Read more