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Gain a new culinary skill and build your knowledge of food with this series of day courses. Our Leiths Culinary Masterclass take place at our School in London, the perfect opportunity to taste life at Leiths and leave with new skills.

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Katya Katalinic suffered from a stroke aged eighteen and was not expected to survive. Two years later, she started the Leiths Culinary Diploma.

Leiths open evening

Thursday, 1 October 2026

Join us for our Open Evening at Leiths Culinary School on Thursday 1 October 2026, 6.30–8.30pm and discover how to fast-track your future in food with the Leiths Culinary Diploma.

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Culinary Diploma

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WebinarWebinar: pursuing a career in food with the Leiths Culinary DiplomaMonday, 17 August 2026Register now →

Leiths Culinary Diploma

Leiths Culinary Diploma18 weeks of world-class culinary training in London Core CertificateLearn to cook from scratch with confidence Professional CertificateSharpen your culinary skills, get work experience and start your career Diploma CertificateRefine your cookery techniques to the highest level and secure exclusive work placements Career PathwaysFind out where a Leiths Culinary Diploma can take you

Admissions

Course Fees & Finance OptionsLook at tuition fees & payment plans Admissions ProcessDiscover more about the application process Study OptionsChoose from full-time, part-time, and accelerated study opions International Students & VisasLearn about visas, travel and the support we can offer Course DatesCourses run throughout the year, with full-time, part-time and accelerated options available

Studying at Leiths Culinary School

Uniform & EquipmentWhat you’ll need in the kitchen Student AccommodationHousing options near our Culinary School in London Teaching Facilities Student StoriesInterviews with Diploma students and graduates

Professional Development

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WEBINARWebinar - food teacher training at LeithsWednesday, 19 August 2026Register Today →

Professional Development

Assessment in Marine Cookery CourseAn essential step in getting your Ships’ Cook Certificate Marine Cookery Skills and AssessmentTwo and a half days of marine cookery training followed by the assessment required to get your Ships’ Cook Certificate Artisan BreadLearn the techniques of master breadmaking Food MediaBuild your career in food media Advanced LaminationMaster the intricate skill of laminating dough

Leiths Online

Online CoursesLearn from home, at your own pace Online Essential Accreditation DaysTwo-day assessment to get your accredited Essential qualification Online Chef Skills Accreditation DaysTwo-day assessment to get your accredited Chef Skills qualification Online Essential Bread & Patisserie Accreditation DaysTwo-day assessment to get your accredited Bread & Patisserie qualification Online Nutrition in Culinary Practice Accreditation DayTwo-day assessment to get your accredited Nutrition in Culinary Practice qualification

Teacher Training

Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Food Education at Leiths Culinary SchoolMasters-level CPD in partnership with the University of Roehampton Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Food Education at Queen’s College TauntonMasters-level CPD in partnership with the University of Roehampton and Queens College Taunton PGCE in Food & NutritionGain Qualified Teacher Status in food education, with a course jointly delivered with the University of Roehampton

Partner Schools

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WebinarWebinar - how to become a Leiths Partner SchoolMonday, 21 September 2026Register now →

Primary

Key Stage 1 & 2 free cookery lessonsFind out how to get our 32-lesson primary cookery curriculum with chef-led videos free Primary School Cookery Pilot: Evidence Leiths Education x Plate UpLinks Leiths classroom cookery lessons to home shopping via Plate Up, raising funds for schools

Secondary

Leiths KS3 ProgrammeBuilding life skills through cookery Leiths Co-Curricular CookeryStep-by-step cookalong videos for school clubs which can be delivered remotely (KS3, 4 & 5) Leiths Confident CookeryDevelop skills for life using modern recipes from around the globe (KS4 & 5) Education Portal LoginLogin to access our Leiths Education resources here

Qualifications

Leiths CTH Level 2 CertificateAccredited GCSE-equivalent culinary skills qualification (KS4 & KS5) Leiths CTH Level 3 Extended CertificateGet UCAS points through this professional cookery qualification (KS5)

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Upcoming EventLeiths open eveningThursday, 1 October 2026Register now →

Masterclasses

Knife SkillsLearn the essential skillset all chefs start with Pasta SkillsMake fresh pasta and sauces from scratch Fish SkillsWork with fresh fish, maximise flavour Bakery SkillsBecome confident in baking bread Pastry SkillsStart from scratch with pastry How to find us

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Gift VouchersGift vouchers are available in a range of values and can be redeemed against any of our Culinary Masterclasses

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Culinary Diploma

A Taste of the Culinary Diploma

Leiths Education 18 August 2026

Experience a day in the life of a Leiths Culinary Diploma student – step into our kitchens, don chef whites, and explore the world of professional culinary training.