Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) professional courses lead to a new career.

The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School has an impressive list of graduates, with many leaving to work in the top kitchens of the UK such as the Fat Duck at Bray, Ottolenghi and Chez Roux.

The school, which offers one month beginner's courses, as well as three and six month professional courses, is run by Fiona Burrell.  If you are looking to write a piece about cookery schools or how chefs have found a new career through training with a leading teacher, you might consider the ENTCS as a good profile or source of material.   With a high pupil / teacher ratio; a team of highly skilled teachers; high quality ingredients and top of the range equipment within a beautiful building, ENTCS is one of the most well respected schools in the UK, as well as being photogenic!

One Month Course: basic cookery skills and an introduction to the professional kitchen.  Ideal for students looking for work on yachts or in country houses over the summer or in a gap year.

Three Month Course: provides comprehensive training in cooking practices run by professional chefs who are also excellent teachers.  Designed for those who wish to enter the food industry, this course is the first step to learning classical cookery skills.

Six Month Course: builds on the skills of the three month course and gives an immediate stepping stone into a rewarding career within a professional kitchen.

In addition to the professional courses, ENTCS runs popular amateur and shorter length training on a range of skills.  It is also a popular venue for corporate teambuilding and away days.

If you would like to discuss any features you are planning, or would like to write about the school and its successful former pupils, please just let us know.