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Discover how the Leiths Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food – join our webinar on Monday, 17 August 2026, 7–8pm.
Leiths Education is a forward thinking organisation invested in enabling a range of professional development pathways for the culinary, hospitality and education sectors.
With full–time, part–time and intensive options we have something to suit students of all ages and lifestyles. Our team of highly experienced teaching staff and industry leading teaching methods enables us to support students to achieve their full potential.
Leiths Education believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to cook simple fresh ingredients from scratch, and our ground breaking Food Teacher Training Qualifications delivered in partnership with the University of Roehampton shows our commitment to resolving the current national shortage of specialist food teachers and investing in the health of current and future generations.
For anyone with career aspirations in food, our professional development courses and qualifications provide all the skills you need for success.
Feel free to take a look around what’s right for you here.
In partnership with the University of Roehampton (UoR)
A Masters-level qualification for graduates seeking a ‘fast-track’ food teaching qualification without QTS, or teachers with QTS in another subject. Candidates without a degree but with relevant experience (e.g., teaching assistants, Leiths Diploma chefs) are eligible. QTS can be applied for after two years of teaching.
In partnership with the University of Roehampton (UoR)
This qualification is for graduates aiming to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as a specialist food and nutrition teacher. It includes immersive teaching practice, asynchronous subject training by UoR, 10 hands-on practical food teaching days, and a 30-recipe online cookery course designed by Leiths Education specialists.
3 day accredited cookery qualification
The Leiths’ Assessment in Marine Cookery is a three day assessment for food professionals who want to gain the Ships’ Cook certificate. This is a mandatory requirement for all chefs wanting to work on UK-registered commercial vessels operating more than 60 miles offshore and with 10 or more seafarers on board.
2-day professional course
Develop the skills to create professional food content. Over two days you move from food styling and videography to audience building, user-generated content and social media content strategies, taught by one of the most successful food content creators working in the UK today.
4-day professional course
Refine your skills in bread-making on this advanced course. Lead by an expert chef tutor, you’ll cover starter maintenance, higher-hydration doughs and pre-ferments, using contemporary recipes inspired by London’s world-class bakery scene. From potato bread to babka, bagels to baguettes, take your knowledge of bread to the next level at Leiths Culinary School in London.
