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Leiths Move
3 September 2009
Leiths School moved from 21 St Alban's Grove to 16-20 Wendell Road, London W12 9RT on 2 January 2008. The new premises provide generous space, improved accommodation for students and staff, and state of the art kitchen facilities.
Special Offers
*WIN* A Bottle of Champagne
We are offering a bottle of Champagne to the 15th person to join our *new* Champagne and Chocolate Evening on 11 March. Nancy Gilchrist, MW and Richard Bampfield, MW, will co-present an evening which is not intended to try to match Champagne and Chocolate, but rather to explore the factors that make them so special and to help us understand how to discern quality and to appreciate nuances of flavour and style. Taste four different Champagnes and six different chocolates, four of them single origin, all selected to stimulate our senses, taste buds and interest. The class would make a wonderful Valentine's or Mothers' Day gift, vouchers can be purchased here.
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Bookings received before 1 April will be at the prices indicated; any bookings received after that date will be subject to a fees increase. E&OE
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What are you doing now?
Student opens award winning restaurant in Istanbul.
Esen Hunal Blake graduated from Leiths 3 years ago. After working in restaurants in London for 6 months she returned to Turkey to establish her own restaurant, a French Brasserie called ‘La Brise’, with her family in Istanbul. Since it opened 'La Brise' has became one of the most popular restaurants in Istanbul and is full to its 50 cover capacity every night. Esen has had amazing reviews from newspapers and magazines, including featuring twice in ‘Time Out Istanbul’ as well as being invited to write a column for one of the biggest newspapers in Turkey. As head-chef of the restaurant it is a great boost for her, “I have a very young kitchen staff; 1 sous chef, 2 chef de parties and a steward all under the age of 27. I'm working 6 days a week, getting really tired but still enjoying it so much” says Esen.
La Brise is now going into the third year and every year the business is growing. “6 months ago we had a "Chaine des Rotisseurs" dinner in the restaurant and we were awarded by them, then 2 months later they decided that I should become a "Chef des Rotisseur" and gave me "Chaine des Rotisseurs Ribbon". I'm really having the time of my life thanks to Leiths.” says Esen. I got married last year with my boyfirend who I've been with while I was at Leiths ,so as you can see Leiths was a very good start for my life, thanks for everything, I hope to see you soon!” adds Esen.
Tailor made food for every occasion
2009 Leiths diploma graduate, Nico Rilla, has launched his own catering company offering a highly individual service designing and preparing menus for any occasion in any location. From formal dining to street food, Nico draws inspiration from a wide range of cuisines particularly those of India and South-East Asia as well as traditional european food, and is totally passionate about what he does. www.nicorilla.com
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