Alumni Stories: Tom Calver from Westcombe Dairy

/ Categories Alumni, #MadeAtLeiths, #LeithsLoves, #LeithsDiplomaLife / Author: Hilary Armstrong

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

Alumni Stories: Sam Newman from Hackney Gelato

/ Categories Alumni, #MadeAtLeiths, #LeithsLoves / Author: Hilary Armstrong

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

/ Categories Student stories, Alumni, #MadeAtLeiths, Leiths Online Courses / Author: Hilary Armstrong

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

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