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.
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.
This guide provides key information for prospective students at Leiths, including admissions requirements, course fees, payment options and available bursaries. Use it to plan your studies and prepare for the next step in your culinary journey.
Leiths Culinary School offers flexible professional training designed to meet industry standards and prepare students for a career in food. Course fees reflect the depth and high quality of our teaching and learning standards, the premium ingredients used during training and access to our industry-leading facilities.
| Course | Course Fee |
|---|---|
|
Core Certificate |
£6,950 |
|
Professional Certificate |
£7,950 |
|
Diploma Certificate |
£9,950 |
|
Leiths Culinary Diploma (all three certificates) |
£24,850 |
Students who complete all three certificates as a continuous, progressive pathway will pay a total of £24,850.
Our full-time, part-time and accelerated options are all priced the same, allowing you to choose the structure that best suits your schedule without affecting cost or course content.
Course fees include all core teaching, ingredients used during practical sessions and access to the school’s professional facilities and resources. Some uniform and equipment items are also included, depending on your chosen qualification. Full details are provided upon enrolment.
A £1,000 deposit per certificate is required to secure your place. The remaining balance is due six weeks before your course begins.
| Course | Deposit |
|---|---|
|
Core Certificate |
£1,000 |
|
Professional Certificate |
£1,000 |
|
Diploma Certificate |
£1,000 |
|
Leiths Culinary Diploma (all three certificates) |
£3,000 |
We understand that funding your training is an important consideration. Alongside our forthcoming bursary scheme, we are developing additional finance options to make studying at Leiths more accessible.
Our Admissions Team is happy to discuss how we can help make payments easier and support you in planning your studies. To speak with a member of the team, please email [email protected] or call 020 8749 6400
The prices listed above reflect a fee increase as of April 2025. Please note that these prices are subject to change at the end of the financial year. All prices include VAT.
Fees are due in accordance with Leiths Education Terms and Conditions, which can be found on the School’s Policy Page.
Experience what makes the Diploma so special with a 1-to-1 tour of our Culinary School.
Watch Diploma-style demonstrations, meet the teachers and taste life at Leiths.
Our Admissions team love to answer your questions and offer course suggestions to suit your goals.
Sample culinary training Leiths-style with a hands-on class.
Made your decision? Book on a course here and start your future in food.
