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.
Register now →
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

Course fees & finance options

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

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 fees

Course Course fees
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.

What’s included

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.

Payments

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

Finance options

We understand that funding your training is an important consideration. We can offer some students the option to pay their fees in instalments. Our admissions team is happy to discuss how we can support you in planning your studies. We also have a bursary scheme coming soon. 

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 admissions@leiths.com or call 020 8749 6400

Notes

The prices listed above reflect a fee increase as of April 2025. Please note that these prices are subject to change. 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.

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See Also

Guide

Admissions Process

International Students & Visas

Life at Leiths

Study Options

Course Dates

Uniform & Equipment

Course Fees & Finance Options

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.

Enrol on a course

Made your decision? Book on a course here and start your future in food.