Whether you're an aspiring chef or a home cook looking to elevate your skills, a Leiths accreditation will leave you with an esteemed, professional cookery award which is now recognised in the UK as a leading qualification to start a career within the food industry.
Leiths School of Food and Wine has long been synonymous with professional culinary education, renowned for training top chefs and food enthusiasts alike. In today's digital age, a Leiths Online cooking course offers the same excellence in culinary training, accessible from the comfort of your kitchen.
With any of our four professional online courses, upon successful completion, you will be invited to attend an assessment weekend at Leiths in London, to receive the full Leiths accreditation.
A cooking accreditation is an official recognition of your culinary skills and knowledge; providing structured learning, in-depth assessments, and a formal recognition of your achievements. It’s a mark of quality that demonstrates your ability to cook to a professional standard.
While often used interchangeably, a cooking certification and cooking accreditation are distinct. A certification is testament to completing your course, focusing on participation and completion. In contrast, a cooking accreditation goes further, assessing not only your participation but also your competence and understanding at a professional level.
Accreditation involves comprehensive evaluations, practical assessments, and detailed feedback, ensuring that your skills meet industry standards. At Leiths, our accreditations signify a high level of culinary proficiency.
Leiths Online offers a cooking accreditation opportunity after completing any of our four professional level courses.
When you have successfully finished your chosen course you will receive a verified certificate of completion and your allocated Leiths mentor will invite you to participate in an accreditation day or weekend at Leiths School of Food and Wine in London (16-20 Wendell Road, London, W12 9RT). It is at this point you can make the decision to proceed and your mentor will be on hand to answer any questions and provide detailed information on what to expect.
Should you wish to gain accreditation, you can then book onto the next suitable date available.
During the accreditation weekend, there will be a practical assessment covering strands of the course, during which the food you cook will be assessed by Leiths teachers. You will also sit a theory exam to test a series of key techniques and skills covered over the course. With the addition of creative cookery sessions and demonstrations, it promises to be a busy and rewarding experience. It is also a great opportunity to work in our professional kitchens alongside fellow online students from a mix of cohorts.
Leiths Online Cooking Accreditations are offered throughout the year, with multiple start dates to fit your schedule and course end date.
Choosing the right cooking accreditation depends on your current skill level and your culinary goals. For those looking to solidify their foundational skills, the Essential Cooking course and accreditation is ideal. If you already have experience and wish to refine your skills further, the Chef Skills course and accreditation will challenge you with more complex techniques and recipes. For those passionate about a specific area of cooking, our specialist accreditations of Nutrition in Culinary Practice and Essential Bread and Patisserie will grant you bespoke pathways in these specific areas.
A cooking accreditation is a qualification and can leave you in good stead to start your own business, make the first step into a career in a professional kitchen, or open doors in anything from food styling, recipe development, private chef and more.
Doing a Leiths Online course and accreditation may be the perfect opportunity to understand what you enjoy and excel in. That in turn may carve out your future path in the world of food.
Here’s what some of our students have to say about their experience completing a full Leiths Online Cooking Accreditation:
Not sure which accreditation is right for you? Looking at a specific timeline to gain your professional cooking accreditation? Our team is here to help.
Book a call with a member of our team to discuss your options, answer any questions, and guide you towards the right path for your culinary journey and personal goals.
