Ready to master the foundations of cooking?
The Leiths Essential Cooking Certificate is designed for those wishing to master the essential foundations of cooking. This course will equip you with the timeless culinary skills and techniques needed for a lifetime of confident cooking, or for a range of diverse careers in the food industry.
Through a thorough combination of fundamental cooking techniques and a diverse, exciting range of recipes, you will develop a rounded, professional skill set in the kitchen, deepen your understanding of cooking theory, and expand your knowledge surrounding food.
You will not only gain an extensive repertoire of practical skills and recipes, but also have the opportunity to develop skills which will prepare you for a professional future in food. You will learn how to plan your time in the kitchen, cost menus, and develop kitchen management, and presentation skills.
Learning from some of the most skilled and experienced teachers in the industry, your passion for food will be nurtured from the moment you arrive at Leiths, and your tutors will inspire you through their grounded, professional approach to teaching and cooking. You’ll find yourself in a class of like-minded food lovers and build a supportive network of student colleagues. So whether this is the start of a lifetime of accomplished home cooking, or the beginning of your new career, you will be perfectly prepared for your culinary journey, whatever it may bring.
This course runs part-time, two days per week across 10 weeks (10:00-16:00). It also runs full-time in the summer across 4 weeks (09:30-17:00).