Weekday Classes

2 Day Workshop - Bread making with Wild Yeast

This is a 2 day workshop – an introduction to the deeply satisfying, addictive, mysterious and artisan world of making breads with wild yeast. Between making a crackling golden 2 day Sour Dough;...

Upcoming date(s):

24th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

A Vegetarian Cruise of the Mediterranean

Take a springtime cruise around the Mediterranean, soaking in the sun, sea and sumptuous food. Vegetarian experts Sarah Kearns and Marise Maddison join us at Leiths to inspire you with fresh Mediterr...

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18th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

A Vegetarian Taste of the Spice Route

Jane Nemazee joins us for a journey through the scented, spicy and bountiful cuisines of the spice route. Drawing inspiration from the cooking traditions of Persia, Turkey, India and Tunisia, Jane in...

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14th May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

12th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

A Vegetarian Tour of the Americas

Sarah Kearns and Marise Maddison take you on a whirlwind tour of Northern America, visiting the exciting and varied dishes that have been embraced by its inhabitants to create their own inimitable cui...

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17th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Autumn Preserving

Learn how to preserve the autumn’s bounty in this essential master class. In this introduction to the basic principles of jam, jelly and chutney making, you will learn about selecting produce, s...

Upcoming date(s):

9th Oct 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Bistro Basics Part 2

We are delighted to offer another selection of classic French dishes in our popular Bistro series. Once mastered, the techniques learned during this action-packed day can be utilised endlessly. Durin...

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20th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Bistro Basics Part 3

We are delighted to offer another selection of classic French dishes in our popular Bistro series. Once mastered, the techniques learned during this action-packed day can be utilised endlessly. Durin...

Upcoming date(s):

20th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Bistro Basics Part 4

We are delighted to offer another selection of classic French dishes in our popular Bistro series. Once mastered, the techniques learned during this action-packed day can be utilised endlessly. Durin...

Upcoming date(s):

24th Oct 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Bread Workshop

Discover the satisfaction that baking your own bread can bring. Once you have mastered the basics, you can experiment endlessly to create the perfect loaf. Join us for a day of intensive hands-on baki...

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9th Nov 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

19th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

13th Sep 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Cake Decorating

Introducing the new and exciting Master Classes from Juliet Sear of Fancy Nancy and Christine Lee of Boo Lee Scrumptious! - cake makers to the stars. Juliet and Christine will show you how to ice the...

Upcoming date(s):

4th Dec 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Cakes - Classic and New

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to make 5 mouth-watering cakes, including ‘Mini pistachio cakes with lemon drizzle icing’ and ‘ Blackberry sponge with poire william cream’. By the...

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13th Nov 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

31st Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

1st Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Cakes and Baking Workshop

The main methods of cake making will be covered as will a variety of methods for making muffins and biscuits using traditional and modern recipes.  Students leave with a variety of tea and coffee tim...

Upcoming date(s):

4th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Christmas Canapes with Jennifer Joyce

Embrace the festive season as you learn to make sensational canapes to wow your party guests this year. Food writer, teacher and stylist Jennifer Joyce (author of Diva Cooking and Small Bites), is on ...

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7th Dec 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

6th Dec 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Contemporary Easter lunch

Enjoy the best Spring produce and learn the secrets of preparing and assembling a stress-free, delicious lunch with a modern twist for an Easter celebration. In this half-day workshop students will le...

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31st Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Cookies and Cake Pops

After the success of last year’s Master Classes from Juliet Sear of Fancy Nancy and Christine Lee of Boo Lee Scrumptious!  this year we are introducing Cookies and Cake Pops, the definitive class f...

Upcoming date(s):

8th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Creative Gluten Free Cooking

We are delighted to welcome Adriana Rabinovich, Leiths Diploma graduate and author of The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids, to lead this informative class. Using her knowledge and experience in baking, A...

Upcoming date(s):

14th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Cupcakes

This cupcake masterclass will focus on creating the perfect cupcake base. In this hands-on master class you will learn to create several different flavours, experimenting with various methods and cr...

Upcoming date(s):

10th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Cupcakes - Focus on decorating

Join Leiths Diploma graduate and author of ‘Super Cute Cookies’, Chloe Coker, for a lesson in how to top your cupcakes with style. This class will be based around hearts and flowers, but t...

Upcoming date(s):

13th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Curries from around the world

If you love curries, but lack the confidence to make them from scratch, then this is the class for you. Join the Leiths team for a culinary journey around some of the finest curry hot-spots. Including...

Upcoming date(s):

7th Nov 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Dinner for Two - Valentine's Special

Come to Leiths and cook and a romantic dinner for two for Valentine’s night. Do all the hard work of cooking your meal for two with the help of the Leiths teachers. Including plenty of really useful...

Upcoming date(s):

14th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Edible Gifts

If you are struggling to find original presents this year, why not join us for a day of seasonal inspiration in the build up to Christmas. Including great ideas for making your own Christmas presents ...

Upcoming date(s):

11th Dec 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Fish Workshop

In this one day workshop learn the different preparation methods for fish such as filleting and pin boning round fish, filleting and skinning flat fish, testing for freshness and testing when fish i...

Upcoming date(s):

5th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Flavours of the Pacific Rim

The food of the Pacific Rim brings together the varied cuisines of Asia and the Mediterranean, incorporating seasonal vegetables, aromatics such as lemongrass and ginger, abundant herbs and exotic fru...

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24th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

15th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Game Workshop

This course is suitable for those wishing to learn new recipes for game and also those who are only just discovering the wonders of this wild seasonal food. The day will start with a demonstration of ...

Upcoming date(s):

23rd Oct 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Gastro Pub Classics 1

Celebrate the best of British dishes with the first in a new series of classes featuring menus inspired by classic gastro pub dishes. This hands-on class will teach you the essential techniques for re...

Upcoming date(s):

28th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Gastro Pub Classics 2

Celebrate the best of British dishes with the first in a new series of classes featuring menus inspired by classic gastro pub dishes. This hands-on class will teach you the essential techniques for re...

Upcoming date(s):

22nd May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Gluten Free ABC

We are delighted to welcome Adriana Rabinovich, former Leiths Diploma graduate and author of The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids, to lead this informative class. Using her knowledge and experience in ba...

Upcoming date(s):

8th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Gluten Free Baking - Focus on Cakes and Biscuits

We are delighted to welcome Adriana Rabinovich, former Leiths Diploma graduate and author of The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids, to lead this informative class. Using her knowledge and experience in ba...

Upcoming date(s):

30th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

How to Cook a Great Sunday Roast Lamb

This is the ideal time to learn how to cook the perfect roast from the professionals in an informal atmosphere. Working in pairs, you will prepare and cook your own lunch during the morning, then in...

Upcoming date(s):

22nd Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

How to cook the perfect steak

Sourcing best quality meat is half the challenge, but once you have bought the best beef how do you turn it into the perfect steak?  This new workshop at Leiths focuses on cooking a variety of cuts; ...

Upcoming date(s):

27th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Indian Cooking with Angela Malik

We are delighted to welcome former Leiths Cookery Diploma student Angela Malik back to the school to share the secrets of cooking authentic Indian food. Since graduating, Angela has established hers...

Upcoming date(s):

3rd May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Introduction to Italian Cookery

This day long workshop is the perfect introduction to Italian cookery. The class will teach you about sourcing and identifying ingredients, selecting a menu and, most importantly, cooking a tradit...

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2nd Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Introduction to Thai cooking

This day long class is the perfect introduction to the aromatic world of Thai cuisine. For those new to Asian cookery, this course will teach you about sourcing and identifying ingredients, selecting ...

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4th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Knife Skills Workshop

This essential workshop is designed to introduce the enthusiastic amateur to knife skills.  Ideal for the home cook who wants to learn which knife should be used for which task, you will also learn h...

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23rd Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

13th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

6th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

9th May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

4th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Knife Skills Workshop with Chicken and Fish

Learn how to fillet flat and round fish, as well as how to joint a chicken in this essential masterclass. The focus of this class is to give you the confidence to prepare chicken and fish at home with...

Upcoming date(s):

8th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Mediterranean Entertaining

Flavia Rowse brings a hint of the Mediterranean to Leiths with this sunshine-inspired menu. In this hands-on class, you will learn to prepare an array of dishes that are simple to prepare, from great ...

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4th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

31st May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Mexican Entertaining

Join Leiths trained Angeles Ayala for a culinary journey to Mexico. Specialising in modern Mexican cuisine, Angeles Ayala is a culinary consultant and teacher, and author of Fresh Mexican.  In this...

Upcoming date(s):

27th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Middle Eastern

This hands-on course class introduces the diverse food culture of the Middle East, including dishes from Persian, Turkish and Lebanese cuisines. After a short introduction and demonstration, you will ...

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26th Oct 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

24th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Mighty Spice

We are very pleased to welcome spice master John Gregory-Smith to Leiths. John is founder of the Mighty Spice Company and his first book Mighty Spice hit the shelves to great acclaim last year. Afte...

Upcoming date(s):

20th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Moroccan Cooking

Join Abdesslem Khalil at Leiths for a morning dedicated to understanding the secrets of Moroccan cooking. Abdesslem Khalil was born and brought up in Casablanca and learnt the secret of Moroccan cook...

Upcoming date(s):

6th Mar 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

One Pot Cooking

We are delighted to welcome Leiths trained Alan Rosenthal to lead this inspirational One Pot Cooking course. Since graduating, Alan has set up the very successful stewed! company, devising, making and...

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11th May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

2nd Oct 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta

Learn how to make pasta with and without a pasta machine. Make basic and more adventurous pasta: Herb flecked tagliatelle, pink ravioli and even open lasagne with flowers incorporated into the pasta. ...

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22nd Nov 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

29th May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

16th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Pastry Workshop

If you find making pastry a challenge, this is the class for you. Join us for a day of pastry enlightenment, when the secrets of making first class pastry are revealed. Once you have learned to make t...

Upcoming date(s):

12th Sep 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Sauce Workshop

Join us for this essential master class in the fundamentals of sauce making. Learning to make key sauces will improve your cooking and instantly expand your repertoire.  From mastering the humble sto...

Upcoming date(s):

11th Sep 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

3rd Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Seasonal French Entertaining

Flavia Rowse joins us at Leiths to celebrate the imminent arrival of Spring with a refined French menu, ideal for entertaining. In this hands-on class, you will learn to cook an array of dishes that a...

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28th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

11th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Seasonal Spanish Workshop

Join Spanish food expert  Jenny Chandler for a morning of seasonal Spanish cooking. Author of  The Food of Northern Spain and The Real Taste of Spain, Jenny will share the secrets of authentic Spani...

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2nd Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

7th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Secrets from the Seasonal Kitchen Garden

For those who are as passionate about their garden as their kitchen, join us at Leiths for this brand new spring workshop for the green fingered. This hands-on class will teach you how to make the mos...

Upcoming date(s):

12th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Sicilian Workshop with Jennifer Joyce

Join us at Leiths to celebrate the imminent arrival of Summer with a refined Sicilian menu, ideal for entertaining. Food writer, teacher and stylist Jennifer Joyce (author of Diva Cooking and Small Bi...

Upcoming date(s):

12th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Spring Lamb with The Ginger Pig

Join Fran Warde, trained chef and award winning food writer, along with Tim Wilson, owner of the acclaimed butcher The Ginger Pig, farmer and self taught butcher, for a special one day workshop at Le...

Upcoming date(s):

17th May 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Starting a Food Business Workshop

This one day business workshop hosted by Chris Barber, Managing Director of Leiths Food Solutions, is an interactive day aimed at those thinking of starting a restaurant or food business. Chris Barber...

Upcoming date(s):

12th Apr 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Summer Jams, Pickles and Preserves

Learn how to preserve the summer’s bounty in this essential master class. In this introduction to the basic principles of jam, jelly and chutney making, you will learn about selecting produce, s...

Upcoming date(s):

19th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Summer Salads

Join Flavia Rowse for a morning of hands-on cooking as you explore the wonderful world of salads. This class makes the most of seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs combined with a variety of dressings...

Upcoming date(s):

26th Jun 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Two and a Half Day Pastry Course

Master the fundamental skills of making and baking pastry in this two and a half day hands-on class. Combining demonstrations and hands-on cooking, this course, led by the Leiths chefs, will guide y...

Upcoming date(s):

26th Nov 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

20th Feb 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Valentine Warner's Fish Masterclass

Spend an inspirational day with celebrated chef Valentine Warner as he unravels the secrets of the sea. In this hands-on class, Valentine will ignite your culinary imagination, sharing methods of cook...

Upcoming date(s):

1st Nov 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Valentine Warner's Vegetable Masterclass

Valentine Warner, celebrated chef and advocate of eating seasonally joins us at Leiths for a day of culinary inspiration as he unravels the secrets to cooking delicious vegetables. In this hands-on cl...

Upcoming date(s):

26th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...

Vietnamese with Jennifer Joyce

Explore the fresh, aromatic flavours of Vietnamese cuisine in this hands-on class. Jennifer Joyce, food writer, teacher and stylist, will teach you to recreate a menu of aromatic dishes such as ‘...

Upcoming date(s):

17th Jul 2012 - Click for full course info - Queued...