Culinary Arts / Cooking Courses in West London

Leiths School of Food and Wine, West London:
Located in Shepherd's Bush, West London, Leiths School of Food and Wine has an international reputation as a first-class culinary institute for chefs. Students come from all over the world to enjoy dedicated cooking classes in a friendly atmosphere with professionally-trained chefs. We provide one-day cooking classes, evening courses, weekend classes, and week-long classes as well as Professional Certificate and Diploma courses from foundation to advanced levels. Cooking styles, techniques and flavours taught include Italian, Indian, Moroccan, Vietnamese, and more. The minimum age is generally 18, but younger students may be considered.

Professional Cooking Courses:
- For those who are interested in a career in the Culinary Arts

Whether your desire is to become a Michelin starred chef, start your own food business, work in food media, run a catering company or become a private cook; a professional Leiths course will provide you with the skills to get started. Courses include:

Leiths Diploma in Food & Wine (3-term course)
This renowned full-time, 3 term, professional course is designed for those wishing to launch a career in food.

Leiths Two Term Food & Wine Diploma (for experienced students)
Omitting the Foundation term, this is suitable for those with previous cookery knowledge.

Foundation Certificate (1-term)
The first term of the Diploma, this can also be taken as a stand-alone professional course.

Intermediate Certificate (1-term)
This one-term course is the second stage of the Diploma.

Advanced Certificate (1-term)
This final one-term spring course is the final term of the Diploma.

Essential Certificate (4-week course)
This four-week culinary certificate is ideal for those new to cooking or for Gap-year students and those heading off to University.


Short-term "Enthusiasts" Cooking Courses:
- For amateur home cooks

Our "Enthusiasts Courses" are fun, informal classes are designed for enthusiastic home cooks. Focusing on specific skills or themes, students usually cook in pairs and sit down to enjoy what they have cooked for lunch. Courses include:

Evening Classes:
Perfect for those looking to learn a new skill that will fit around their busy schedule. Hand-on courses held on week-day evenings, for beginners or more experienced cooks.

One Week Classes:
Perfect for those wishing to immerse themselves in a cooking holiday in the heart of London. For beginners and more experienced cooks.

One Day Classes:
Fun, informal, hands-on classes designed for enthusiastic amateur cooks. Choose between specific skills, World cuisines, or take a look at our guest chef series.

Drinks Classes, Tastings and Demonstrations:
Evening tasting classes on a range of subjects from wine, beer or cheese tasting to carving demonstrations.

Food Writing and Food Styling:
These courses devised specially for Leiths are hosted by industry experts; ideal for aspiring food writers

Cooking for Young People:
Keep your children entertained during the holidays. Suitable for 12-17 year olds, held at Leiths over four days during school holidays.