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Black Friday at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School – Our First Ever!

Edit – Due to such high demand we have dicided to extend this offer for our Professional Cookery Courses only until 5pm on Monday, December 1st. To make sure you are are eligable to save on your course fees, register a note of interest with info@entcs.co.uk before the deadline. We’re delighted to announce something brand new […]

A New Chapter in Professional Chef Training at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School

What’s Changing At Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, our mission has always been to prepare students for meaningful, ambitious careers within the food and drink industry. As one of the UK’s most respected professional culinary schools, we’re always looking ahead to what the next generation of chefs will need. The industry is changing, and students […]

ENTCS X @EDINBURGHINMYHEART SOCIAL COMPETITION: T&CS

Terms and conditions   Entry into this competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions The competition will close on Friday 17th October 2025. Winners will be selected and notified via Direct message on Monday 20th October 2025. If you do not respond within 72 hours following this, we will select a […]

A Warm Welcome to Our New Teacher and In-House Pastry Chef, Sophie

We’re delighted to welcome Sophie Halpin to the teaching team at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School. With a wealth of experience working in prestigious hotel kitchens, Sophie brings not only her technical expertise in pastry but also her passion for passing on knowledge to the next generation of chefs. Sophie’s love for food started early, […]

Orchard Fruits Cobbler with Cider Cream Sauce

We’ve shared a lovely Roasted Beetroot Soup recipe with you before, but did you know that beetroot is FANTASTIC in cakes? Yes, you heard us right! Get surprised by this quick and easy Beetroot & Parsnip Cake! It’s super easy, tastes absolutely delicious and will be ready in a flash.

Welcoming Our New Head Teacher: Caroline Lamont joins Edinburgh New Town Cookery School

We are delighted to announce that Caroline Lamont has joined Edinburgh New Town Cookery School as our new Head Teacher. Caroline brings with her a wide-ranging background in hospitality, teaching, and the culinary industry. Growing up in a family passionate about food — with parents who owned a hotel — she developed her love for […]

Georgina Snowden

Visit Georgina’s website and Instagram   Graduated from: Six Month Practical Cookery Diploma   Bio: Georgina Snowden is an exceptional chef who completed our Six Month Practical Cookery Diploma. After studying with us Georgina went on to many exciting adventures. Georgina has competed  in Bake Off: The Professionals, she has taken her skills around the […]

Vanilla Poached Peaches with Raspberries

If you’re trying to step up your pizza game, look no further! With this rich tomato sauce, all the flavours will be intensified and joined together to create a perfect dish right on your plate. But don’t stop there – it will be perfect for a variety of different dishes so make a big batch straight away. What’s the secret sauce you might ask? Gastrique! The lovely balance of sweet and sour enhances the taste of the tomatoes, making it one of the best you’ll ever try. And need we really repeat ourselves? Nothing beats homemade! So let’s roll up our sleeves and get cooking.