Gap Year Courses
Monday 15th June - Friday 10th July 2026 9.30am - 4pm
This course teaches you the basic skills of cookery and will appeal to aspiring chalet cooks or gap year students. The course is suitable for those who have just left school or university; as well as those who wish to develop an understanding of basic cooking skills and techniques.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 20th June - Friday 14th July 2026 9.30am - 4pm
This course teaches you the basic skills of cookery and will appeal to aspiring chalet cooks or gap year students. The course is suitable for those who have just left school or university; as well as those who wish to develop an understanding of basic cooking skills and techniques.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 31st June - Friday 25th September 2026 9.30am - 4pm
This course teaches you the basic skills of cookery and will appeal to aspiring chalet cooks or gap year students. The course is suitable for those who have just left school or university; as well as those who wish to develop an understanding of basic cooking skills and techniques.
Demonstrations
Wednesday 29th October 2025 5.30pm - 7.30pm Join us for an Open Evening at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School and discover how our professional cookery courses can ignite your passion for a career in food and beyond!
Gap Year Courses
Saturday 29th November 2025 10am - 2pm Discover what it’s like to train as a professional chef at our Professional Courses Taster Day. Enjoy a cookery demonstration from our expert teachers, try your hand at making fresh pasta, and learn about the career paths open to our graduates. A hands-on, inspiring introduction to life at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 5th January - Friday 20th March 2026 9:30am - 4pm
This eleven-week course offers you a thorough knowledge of basic cooking techniques. It’s designed for those who wish to become a professional cook and enter the food industry. It is also suitable for those wishing to learn the basics of classical cookery as a life skill.
Practical Cookery Diploma (6 months)
Monday 5th January - Friday 12th June 2026 9:30am - 4pm
This 6 month course is perfect for people wishing to undertake training that will equip them with the knowledge and skills for a career in the food industry. The first term starts by covering basic cooking techniques to give a solid grounding in culinary skills and the second term focuses on developing skills and more advanced techniques.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 30th March - Friday 12th June 2026 9:30am - 4pm
This eleven week course is designed for people with a solid knowledge and ability in basic cookery. It’s ideal for those wishing to take their cookery skills to the next level or for competent cooks who wish to have a formal training.