Culinary experts and celebrity chefs make cooking look so easy. They know all the tricks of the trade and prepare and serve up dish after dish with what appears to be very little fuss or hassle. Don’t be fooled. This seemingly effortless preparation and presentation comes with years of experience and training.
Culinary experts who have reached the pinnacle of success have all had to climb the culinary ladder from the prep cook to the head chef. After many years of burnt fingers these experts got to be the king of the kitchen through hard work and passion. Apart from years of experience, these experts also have impressive qualifications. To be a success in this highly competitive industry a recognised qualification is essential. The Prue Leith Chefs Academy was established with this purpose in mind.
To train students to become the best in the business and to leave the academy armed with all the skills and knowledge to be able to cope in this high pressure world. Prue Leith Chefs Academy has established a reputation for being the best in the business. We have achieved this reputation providing a training institute that believes in excellence. An excellence in the lecturers employed to teach students. An excellence in the ingredients used. An excellence in the facilities at the academy. And finally by instilling an attitude of excellence in all our students.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of food preparation and presentation. Our course modules include everything from classic French methods through to avant-garde molecular gastronomy. The courses are both practically and theoretically intensive. The on-site restaurant allows all students to hone the skills taught in a practical environment overseen by leading chefs and top restaurant mangers.
Culinary experts are not made overnight. Years of dedication and training have gone into the final product. With the help of a culinary diploma from Prue Leith’s Chef’s Academy, culinary graduates will be well on their to becoming culinary experts.