Elevate Your Chef Skills, at Home
Master the skills and techniques that will take your culinary abilities to the next level and help you excel in the food industry, with Leiths’ 24-week Chef Skills Online Course and Certificate.
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Leiths School of Food and Wine has “seen oodles of students start up their own businesses or work in Michelin-starred restaurants.”
– The Independent
Chef Skills for Experienced Home Cooks and Professionals
Chef Skills is a professional course designed for competent and knowledgeable home cooks, chefs and food professionals. Students may have already completed the Essential Online Certificate with the aim to now progress in their chefs training and build upon the foundation skills they have learnt.
The progressive techniques you’ll learn on this unique course will refine, enhance and elevate your cooking. Building on your foundation knowledge, you’ll develop as a cook and learn skills to drive your career forwards in the food industry, take those first important steps towards a potential career change, or become a masterful home cook. Deepen your understanding, extend your repertoire of skills, and take on new challenges as you take your culinary abilities to the next level.
Earn a Leiths-approved Certificate of Completion
Get your Leiths-approved Certificate of Completion, acknowledging your growth as a chef, and giving you the confidence to continue developing your skills moving forward.
Learn Through Experience
Unlike your usual class, you can do this whole course from your own kitchen. You’ll learn a wide range of cooking skills, techniques and practices by cooking along with teachers from the world-renowned Leiths School of Food and Wine.
Access Anywhere, Anytime
Access high-quality video sessions as you learn from the world’s leading teachers. Follow step-by-step guided videos in the comfort of your own home, on mobile, tablet or on the web.
Get Feedback on Your Cooking
Develop your skills alongside a class of likeminded cooks and receive real feedback on your cooking sessions from your dedicated class mentor.
Chef Skills: 24-Week Online Course
This 24-week course will guide professional cooks and passionate home chefs through the skills, techniques and practices that they need to refine and enhance their cooking.
Each week, you will unlock a new batch of video-based sessions that take you step-by-step through the process of cooking a variety of recipes. With Workshop’s unique hands-on method of learning, you’ll be cooking from day one with no need to read pages of theory in advance.
By joining the course, you will have access to the following through the Workshop app:
- 24 units, unlocked weekly, guiding you through ~3 hours of cooking time each week
- 56 individual cooking sessions
- Collaborative group chat with your own private class and mentor
- Feedback on your dishes from your class and mentor via a private in-app feed of photo uploads
- A Certificate of Completion after you complete everything on the course
In addition to the core aspects of the course, you will also get:
- Downloadable Leiths recipes and additional notes for you to keep
- Access to your course dashboard for a total of 12 months after your start date
- The opportunity to earn a full Leiths-accredited Cooking Certificate at an additional two-day practical assessment in London
Average cooking time: 3 hours per week
- At the start of each week, you will be prompted to schedule 1-5 practical sessions and to gather all the kit you’ll need to start cooking.
- In every session, you will follow a Leiths teacher through a series of step-by-step videos in your own kitchen, learning directly through your experience.
- After each session, you will be asked to upload photos of your creations for discussion and feedback from your classmates and mentor.
- Once you have completed all sessions on the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
- Bread – Part 1
- Risotto & Arancini
- Cooking with Spices
- French Pastries – Part 1
- Eggs-Based Desserts
- Middle Eastern Feast
- Fish Preparation & Cooking
- Bread – Part 2
- Italian Meringue
- Layered Pastries
- Offal
- Baking
- Grains
- Meat Cooking
- Sorbet & Granita
- Roots
- Canapés & Planning
- Soufflés
- Purées & Sauces
- Vegan Dinner Party
- French Pastries – Part 2
- Pasta & Gnocchi
- Preserving & Enriched Dough
- Online Assessment
Leiths School of Food and Wine, on Workshop
Leiths School of Food and Wine has been equipping aspiring cooks with the skills to flourish in the food world since 1975.
With a philosophy grounded in teaching the individual within a close and collaborative community, they have put immense efforts into ensuring that their online course reflects their core values.
With Workshop’s unique learning experience, they are now able to teach hands-on cooking skills to people in their own homes, providing in-depth feedback and a close community network just as they do at their school in London.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’ve already taken the Leiths Essential Cooking course?
This course is perfect for those who have already completed the Leiths Essential Cooking course, as it will introduce you to a wide range of new recipes and techniques, while recapping some familiar skills to reinforce your learning.
By continuing your learning through structured practice and the development of new cooking concepts, you’ll be able to build up your skillset and reach the next level of your culinary ambitions.
If you have taken the Essential Cooking online course already, you are eligible for a 10% discount on this Chef Skills course. Please get in touch with us via [email protected] to request your unique discount code.
Do I need to complete sessions at specific times?
Your class will be moving forward at a pace of 1 unit per week, however after each unit is unlocked you have the freedom to complete each session entirely at your own pace. You will also have the ability to schedule your sessions for times that suit your lifestyle.
This course has been carefully designed to make sure the advantages of real-world learning experiences are still embraced online. You will therefore be taken through the subject matter week-by-week to give you the chance to digest what you’ve learnt whilst progressing at a steady pace alongside your classmates. Unlike a real-world course though, you will also have the opportunity to revisit sessions and practice whenever and wherever you like!
How will I interact with my class?
Shortly before your course start date, you will be invited to introduce yourself to the rest of your class via messaging on the Workshop app.
Each week, your class will unlock a new unit encouraging you all to cook the same dishes within the same week. At the end of every session, you will be asked to upload a photo of your dish, which your class and mentor will be able to view, like and provide feedback on.
What if I miss a week?
There’s no need to worry if you have a holiday booked or have to miss a week or two during the course. You’ll have access to your course dashboard for a total of 12 months from your start date, and so you’ll have plenty of time to catch up if you need to.
Can I try before I buy?
This simple workshop is representative of the way in which you will complete cooking sessions on the course.
How much contact will I get with my mentor?
You can contact your mentor through the group chat on the app at any time, and will receive a response within 48 hours. Your mentor will also be able to grade and comment on your photo uploads with any feedback they may have.
When will I get to meet my class?
Will I get a list of all the cooking equipment I’ll need for the course ahead of time?
Yes, we’ll send you a full equipment list before the course starts. Make sure to keep an eye on your emails (including your spam folder) for this!
What is your cancellation policy?
If you book your place within 30 days of the course start date, you can claim a full refund within 14 days of your purchase.
How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have access to your course dashboard for a total time of 12 months after your start date.
Units (including video sessions and supporting materials) will become available week-by-week as your class progresses through the course.
What is the typical workload per week of the course?
With 1-5 practical sessions to complete each week, you can typically expect to be cooking for a combined total of about 3 hours a week.
Do you offer discounts for large groups of students?
Yes, we offer group discounts, so if you’re a teacher, or part of a parents’ group, email [email protected] to enquire.
How does the assessment work?
Your Certificate of Completion will be awarded if you pass an online practical assessment at the end of the course.
This assessment will challenge you to replicate skills you have learnt throughout the course with minimal assistance. You will be asked to upload photos at different stages of the process and your mentor will grade and give feedback on completion.
Can I earn a full Leiths-accredited certificate through this course?
This course can directly award you with a Certificate of Completion, but it is also possible to earn the full Leiths-accredited Certificate with the skills you learn in this course.
At the end of the course, your mentor will review your progress to determine whether you’re ready for a practical two-day exam taking place at the school in London. This accreditation comes at an additional cost of £600, and provides the same certification as the £3,440 Essential Cooking Certificate – Part 2 course offered in-person at Leiths School of Food and Wine
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