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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.
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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. 

 

Online Essential – Two Day Accreditation

Attain professional accreditation following completion of the online Essential Cooking Certificate course with this two-day assessment.

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Professional

Elevate your skills to new heights in this professional course
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Intermediate

Best suited for people with moderate culinary experience
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Certification

Certified professional course
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£675

including VAT

About This Course

Complete your study of the online Essential Cooking Certificate course with Leiths Online Cookery School and gain your professional accreditation on this two-day in-person assessment. The Leiths Essentials certificate is an esteemed, internal award which is recognised in the UK as a leading qualification to start a career within the food industry.

Throughout the accreditation weekend, there will be a cookery assessment during which the food you cook will be assessed, and you will have the opportunity for your food to be tasted by an Essential Cookery Certificate Online tutor. You will also sit a theory exam to test a series of key techniques and skills covered over the course. With the addition of creative cookery sessions and demonstrations from Leiths teachers, this promises to be a busy and rewarding couple of days. You will cook in our professional kitchens alongside fellow online students from a mix of cohorts.

Please note: this assessment is only for students who have completed Leiths’ Online Essential Cookery Certificate. Please do not book a place unless you have completed this course. All applications for the assessment are subject to approval by online tutors.

Course Details

Suitability

The Online Essential Cooking Certificate Two Day Accreditation is suitable for those who have completed the Online Essential Cooking course with Leiths Online Cookery School and have been invited by their mentor to undertake the assessment.

To be eligible to take this in-person assessment, candidates must:

  • Completed all of the modules to the satisfaction of your course tutor
  • Passed the online assessment
  • Taken and independently passed Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 For Catering and Allergy Awareness Certificates
  • Been invited by your online mentor to undertake the assessment by email
Practicalities

What’s included

  • Refreshments on arrival
  • A recipe booklet
  • A Leiths Branded Apron
  • All ingredients provided and weighed out for you in advance
  • Lunch of your own making or sharing platters prepared by the school, accompanied by refreshments
  • We do the washing up

What to bring

  • Long trousers and a long-sleeved top are advisable
  • Closed toed, flat soled shoes
  • A notebook and pencil
  • A refillable water bottle

Allergies and Intolerances

We are happy to make adjustments where possible.

Please read our full policy on allergies and dietary restrictions here.

Book a Course

Reserve your spot in our cookery course today and elevate your cooking skills.