Leiths Culinary Diploma
Leiths Culinary Diploma
18 weeks of world-class culinary training in London
Core Certificate
Learn to cook from scratch with confidence
Professional Certificate
Sharpen your culinary skills, get work experience and start your career
Diploma Certificate
Refine your cookery techniques to the highest level and secure exclusive work placements
Career Pathways
Find out where a Leiths Culinary Diploma can take you
Admissions
Course Fees & Finance Options
Look at tuition fees & payment plans
Admissions Process
Discover more about the application process
Study Options
Choose from full-time, part-time, and accelerated study opions
International Students & Visas
Learn about visas, travel and the support we can offer
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Course Dates
Courses run throughout the year, with full-time, part-time and accelerated options available
Studying at Leiths Culinary School
Uniform & Equipment
What you’ll need in the kitchen
Student Accommodation
Housing options near our Culinary School in London
Teaching Facilities
Student Stories
Interviews with Diploma students and graduates
Webinar
Katya Katalinic suffered from a stroke aged eighteen and was not expected to survive. Two years later, she started the Leiths Culinary Diploma.
Webinar: pursuing a career in food with the Leiths Culinary Diploma
Monday, 17 August 2026
Join our Culinary School Director, Lou Kissane, on Monday 17 August 2026, 7–8pm for a webinar exploring what the Leiths Culinary Diploma involves, how it can be shaped around your ambitions, and what life at our Culinary School is really like.
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Learn to cook for life
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Professional Development
Assessment in Marine Cookery Course
An essential step in getting your Ships’ Cook Certificate
Marine Cookery Skills and Assessment
Two and a half days of marine cookery training followed by the assessment required to get your Ships’ Cook Certificate
Artisan Bread
Learn the techniques of master breadmaking
Food Media
Build your career in food media
Advanced Lamination
Master the intricate skill of laminating dough
Leiths Online
Online Courses
Learn from home, at your own pace
Online Essential Accreditation Days
Two-day assessment to get your accredited Essential qualification
Online Chef Skills Accreditation Days
Two-day assessment to get your accredited Chef Skills qualification
Online Essential Bread & Patisserie Accreditation Days
Two-day assessment to get your accredited Bread & Patisserie qualification
Online Nutrition in Culinary Practice Accreditation Day
Two-day assessment to get your accredited Nutrition in Culinary Practice qualification
Teacher Training
Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Food Education at Leiths Culinary School
Masters-level CPD in partnership with the University of Roehampton
Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Food Education at Queen’s College Taunton
Masters-level CPD in partnership with the University of Roehampton and Queens College Taunton
PGCE in Food & Nutrition
Gain Qualified Teacher Status in food education, with a course jointly delivered with the University of Roehampton
WEBINAR
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Webinar - food teacher training at Leiths
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Join our Director of Studies, Ben Blackburn, for a webinar exploring what the Level 7 Advanced Certificate and PGCE involves, what funding is available, and how to apply.
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Learn to cook for life
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Discover Culinary Masterclasses
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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Masterclasses
Knife Skills
Learn the essential skillset all chefs start with
Pasta Skills
Make fresh pasta and sauces from scratch
Fish Skills
Work with fresh fish, maximise flavour
Bakery Skills
Become confident in baking bread
Pastry Skills
Start from scratch with pastry
How to find us
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Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are available in a range of values and can be redeemed against any of our Culinary Masterclasses
Upcoming Event
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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Learn to cook for life
Discover Culinary Masterclasses → Chat with us →
Masterclasses
Discover Culinary Masterclasses
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.
Book now
Masterclasses › Shop › Katya Katalinic suffered from a stroke aged eighteen and was not expected to survive. Two years later, she started the Leiths Culinary Diploma.
Upcoming EventLeiths open eveningThursday, 1 October 2026Register now →
Discover Culinary Masterclasses → Chat with us

Join us for our Open evening at Leiths Culinary School, on Thursday, 1 October 2026, 6.30-8.30pm and discover how our Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food. 

 
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Studying at Leiths

Culinary Diploma course dates

This guide provides key information for prospective students at Leiths Culinary School, including admissions requirements, course fees, payment options and a forthcoming bursary scheme. Use it to plan your studies and prepare for the next step in your culinary journey.

Admissions Process

International Students & Visas

Student Accommodation

Study Options

Course Dates

Uniform & Equipment

Course Fees & Finance Options

The renowned Leiths Culinary Diploma runs throughout the year, with full-time, part-time and accelerated options available. We encourage students to enjoy a continuous learning experience – but we understand that may not always be possible.

That’s why we offer the flexibility to return and progress at your own pace, completing your Leiths Culinary Diploma on a schedule that works for you.

See our upcoming course dates below and get in touch to find out more – our team will help you build your Culinary Diploma pathway.

September 2026

**Sold Out**
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7 September – 16 October 2026

Full-time – 6 weeks
3.5 days per week, with additional home study at home

September 2026

7 September – 11 December 2026

Part-time – 12 weeks
2 evenings per week + some Fridays & Saturdays

Monday and Wednesday – 18.15-21.30
Friday and Saturday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 7 September
Wednesday 9 September
Friday 11 September
Monday 14 September
Wednesday 16 September
Monday 21 September
Wednesday 23 September
Monday 28 September
Wednesday 30 September
Friday 2 October
Monday 5 October
Wednesday 7 October
Saturday 10 October
Monday 12 October
Wednesday 14 October
Monday 2 November
Wednesday 4 November
Friday 6 November
Monday 9 November
Wednesday 11 November
Monday 16 November
Wednesday 18 November
Monday 23 November
Wednesday 25 November
Friday 27 November
Monday 30 November
Wednesday 2 December
Saturday 5 December
Monday 7 December
Wednesday 9 December

January 2027

4 January – 1 April 2027

Part-time – 12 weeks
2 evenings per week + some Fridays & Saturdays

Monday and Wednesday – 18.15-21.30
Friday and Saturday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 4 January
Wednesday 6 January
Friday 8 January
Monday 11 January
Wednesday 13 January
Monday 18 January
Wednesday 20 January
Monday 25 January
Wednesday 27 January
Friday 29 January
Monday 1 February
Wednesday 3 February
Saturday 6 February
Monday 8 February
Wednesday 10 February
Monday 22 February
Wednesday 24 February
Friday 26 February
Monday 1 March
Wednesday 3 March
Monday 8 March
Wednesday 10 March
Friday 12 March
Monday 15 March
Wednesday 17 March
Saturday 20 March
Monday 22 March
Wednesday 24 March
Tuesday 30 March
Thursday 1 April

February 2027

22 February – 2 April 2027

Full Time – 6 weeks
3.5 days per week, with additional home study at home

April 2027

12 April – 16 July 2027

Part-time – 12 weeks
2 evenings per week + some Fridays & Saturdays

Monday and Wednesday – 18.15-21.30
Friday and Saturday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 12 April
Wednesday 14 April
Friday 16 April
Monday 19 April
Wednesday 21 April
Monday 26 April
Wednesday 28 April
Friday 30 April
Tuesday 4 May
Thursday 6 May
Monday 10 May
Wednesday 12 May
Friday 14 May
Monday 17 May
Wednesday 19 May
Monday 7 June
Wednesday 9 June
Friday 11 June
Monday 14 June
Wednesday 16 June
Monday 21 June
Wednesday 23 June
Monday 28 June
Wednesday 30 June
Friday 2 July
Monday 5 July
Wednesday 7 July
Saturday 10 July
Monday 12 July
Wednesday 14 July

July 2027

26 July – 21 August 2027

Accelerated – 4 weeks
5 days per week, with additional study at home

Monday to Friday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 26 July – Friday 30 July
Monday 2 August – Friday 6 August
Monday 9 August – Friday 13 August
Monday 16 August – Friday 20 August

September 2026

7 September – 11 December 2026

Part-time – 12 weeks
2 evenings per week + some Fridays & Saturdays

Monday and Wednesday – 18.15-21.30
Friday and Saturday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 7 September
Wednesday 9 September
Saturday 12 September
Monday 14 September
Wednesday 16 September
Monday 21 September
Wednesday 23 September
Friday 25 September
Monday 28 September
Wednesday 30 September
Monday 5 October
Wednesday 7 October
Friday 9 October
Monday 12 October
Wednesday 14 October
Monday 2 November
Wednesday 4 November
Saturday 7 November
Monday 9 November
Wednesday 11 November
Monday 16 November
Wednesday 18 November
Friday 20 November
Monday 23 November
Wednesday 25 November
Monday 30 November
Wednesday 2 December
Friday 4 December
Monday 7 December
Wednesday 9 December

November 2026

**Sold Out**
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2 November – 11 December 2026

Full Time – 6 weeks
3.5 days per week, with additional home study at home

January 2027

4 January – 1 April 2027

Part-time – 12 weeks
2 evenings per week + some Fridays & Saturdays

Monday and Wednesday – 18.15-21.30
Friday and Saturday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 4 January
Wednesday 6 January
Saturday 9 January
Monday 11 January
Wednesday 13 January
Monday 18 January
Wednesday 20 January
Saturday 22 January
Monday 25 January
Wednesday 27 January
Monday 1 February
Wednesday 3 February
Friday 5 February
Monday 8 February
Wednesday 10 February
Monday 22 February
Wednesday 24 February
Saturday 27 February
Monday 1 March
Wednesday 3 March
Monday 8 March
Wednesday 10 March
Friday 12 March
Monday 15 March
Wednesday 17 March
Friday 19 March
Monday 22 March
Wednesday 24 March
Tuesday 30 March
Thursday 1 April

April 2027

12 April – 21 May 2027

Full Time – 6 weeks
3.5 days per week, with additional home study at home

April 2027

12 April – 16 July 2027

Part-time – 12 weeks
2 evenings per week + some Fridays & Saturdays

Monday and Wednesday – 18.15-21.30
Friday and Saturday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 12 April
Wednesday 14 April
Saturday 17 April
Monday 19 April
Wednesday 21 April
Monday 26 April
Wednesday 28 April
Friday 30 April
Tuesday 4 May
Thursday 6 May
Monday 10 May
Wednesday 12 May
Friday 14 May
Monday 17 May
Wednesday 19 May
Monday 7 June
Wednesday 9 June
Saturday 12 June
Monday 14 June
Wednesday 16 June
Monday 21 June
Wednesday 23 June
Friday 25 June
Monday 28 June
Wednesday 30 June
Monday 5 July
Wednesday 7 July
Friday 9 July
Monday 12 July
Wednesday 14 July

July 2027

26 July – 21 August 2027

Accelerated – 4 weeks
5 days per week, with additional study at home

Monday to Friday – 09.30-17.00

Monday 26 July – Friday 30 July
Monday 2 August – Friday 6 August
Monday 9 August – Friday 13 August
Monday 16 August – Friday 20 August

January 2027

**Sold Out**
Join our waitlist

5 January – 16 February 2027

Full Time – 6 weeks
3.5 days per week, with additional home study at home

June 2027

8 June 2027 – 20 July 2027

Full Time – 6 weeks
3.5 days per week, with additional home study at home

September 2026

**Sold Out**
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07 September 2026 – 16 February 2027

Full Time – 18 weeks
Monday – PM, Tuesday – All Day, Wednesday – All Day, Thursday – All Day, Friday – Study day at home

February 2027

22 February 2027 – 20 July 2027

Full Time – 18 weeks
Monday – PM, Tuesday – All Day, Wednesday – All Day, Thursday – All Day, Friday – Study day at home

By embracing both French classical cooking techniques and international cuisines in their teaching, Leiths continues to authentically reflect the way we eat in this country, and in doing so, help to shape it too.
Olia HerculesDiploma graduate
The teachers here offer so much, I love the variety of topics that we cover and different cuisines. I grew up in Asia so I love when we cover those cuisines and different skills from all around the world, and also obviously still sticking to traditional values and methods but having a variety, it’s really amazing.
David NicholsonYacht chef and Diploma graduate

Come to an open event

Watch Diploma-style demonstrations, meet the teachers and taste life at Leiths or join our webinar.

Chat 1:1 with us

Our admissions team love to answer your questions and offer course suggestions to suit your goals.

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