By Helena Irvine
April 23, 2026
The Leiths Letter

Meet the Team: Beth MacMillan

Meet Beth, Education Services Administrator at Leiths. She tells us about the cookbook that is very much a family affair, why mayonnaise earns its place in any well-stocked kitchen and the pasta shape and sauce combination she returns to again and again.

What is your role at Leiths?

Education Services Administrator

I’m part of the Education Services team, based at the front office where I’m often the first point of contact for students. I support them with day-to-day queries and help ensure everything runs smoothly throughout their time at Leiths. I also work closely with the teachers and the wider team, managing behind-the-scenes admin and helping to coordinate the smooth running of courses. It’s a varied role, and I really enjoy being a welcoming face for students and supporting them throughout their journey.

What did you do before you worked at Leiths?

I’m originally from Zimbabwe and moved to the UK to study Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. I then completed a Masters in marketing psychology at Regents University London, before going on to work in marketing and charity sales.

Don’t overthink this. Favourite herb?

Coriander!

Tell us your top three carbs and rank them in order:

Rice

Pasta

Bread

What’s your go-to easy Monday night dinner?

Greek chicken bowl

What’s your ‘can’t live without’ pantry staple aside?

Mayonnaise

What’s a restaurant you’ve always wanted to go to?

Noble Rot

Favourite pasta shape and what sauce should we pair it with?

Rigatoni with a tomato and mascarpone sauce

What’s your most splattered cookbook?

A collection of recipes from my mum’s restaurant in Zimbabwe

What’s your most loved kitchen utensil?

My chef’s knife

You can find out more about the how to study at Leiths here.