“I wanted to stay at my school after my GCSEs but struggled to find enough A level options, as I tend to be very practical minded and find many academic subjects are not engaging enough for me. Luckily the year I was starting my A levels, my school’s new cookery school opened and I thought it would be an amazing opportunity to build knowledge and gain qualifications in something I was already interested in.”

Davey Leiths CTH Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery

Leiths Academy Pupil

“Off the back of my experience from the Leiths course, I got a job at a catering agency as a server and kitchen porter at catered events; from weddings to concerts. Furthermore, I will be volunteering at a charity which helps those experiencing homelessness rehabilitate into mainstream society. Part of the work they do includes a cooking course I will assist in running, aiming to teach basic cookery skills and vital information about nutrition to the homeless to ensure they learn how to cook affordable and healthy meals once they are rehoused.”

Eira Leiths CTH Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery

Leiths Academy Pupil

“The Leiths course definitely put me a step ahead of others when it came to getting a job in hospitality. It gave me confidence to put myself out there for more high-end jobs. The job I have at the moment is an Event Assistant for a micro wedding company as well as running a bespoke cocktail bar.”

Connie Leiths CTH Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery

Leiths Academy Pupil

“I have really loved the Leiths course over the last 5 terms, and I think that the skills that I have gained from it will be invaluable, the basic knowledge that I now have, such as jointing a chicken, will be so helpful for the future. I can now work out when to cook each element of a dish so that they are all ready at the same time. I am hoping that I might work on a boat as a chef in a summer holiday while at university, and the skills that I have learnt from this course will set me up very well for this and for life.”

Georgie Leiths CTH Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills

Leiths Academy Pupil