track record

These are some of the jobs that we have placed over the years and a sample of the feedback that we have received from clients.

some of our placements

International Musicians seminar

This spring seminar brings the need for a lead chef to run a volunteer team of kitchen helpers and to manage the catering requirements for between 70-100 guests. The setting is idyllic, the team supportive and enthusiastic and a great experience all round.

Product development account manager

Working to development briefs set by the major supermarket chains ex Leiths students have been responsible for permanent contracts designing new dishes within an existing range and coming up with new concepts for a market leading company based in the East of England.

Magazine Work

Leiths School is lucky to have several ex students who have jobs in the cookery departments of the nation’s favourite magazines. We are fortunate that we can draw on these connections to give our current students very valuable work experience in this highly competitive field. One such ex student secured several months work experience during the summer which later coincided with a full-time member of staff handing in her notice. Having gone through the official interview process along with a number of other candidates the job was offered to the ex student. She is now one of the assistant cookery editors and loves her job!

Styling Work

PR company work

client feedback

A family birthday weekend celebration in Gloucestershire

‘Rebecca was absolutely fabulous! Coped with huge and fluctuating numbers without a murmur and produced quantities of delicious food with apparent ease – just the right amount of leftovers too….!’

This client contacts us on a regular basis for cooks for entertaining and family meals.

Cook for painting holiday courses in Italy meals for 16 guests

‘Sarah was a key member of a very happy group of guests not only because of her cooking which was utterly professional and sensational – we were introduced to so many new ideas which were wonderfully balanced and beautifully presented, but also because of her personality. She radiated joy and enthusiasm which was communicated not only to the party but to local shopkeepers and farmers. She was totally unfazed by the quirks of life in Italy. She was delightful with a quick sense of humour, a total delight.’

This client runs four art courses a year

Family summer holiday in the Isle of Wight

‘Considering the age of these two cooks, the length and type of cooking course and their limited experience they did brilliantly! They cooked for 15-20 people everyday and smiled all the way through it.’

Students who had completed the Leiths Basic Certificate course as part of their A’ Level studies at school had this wonderful opportunity as their first job. One of them went on to work with another, more experienced cook in France for several weeks for another family.

House warming party – Docklands

‘Jennifer and Mark were just perfect – the food was great they had a lovely attitude and mucked in as and when was needed. Everyone was thrilled with the results and I for one would definitely use them and your services again. I have passed your details on to other friends as a recommendation.’

1 week holiday in Devon

‘Emily was brilliant. She has totally converted us to the idea of having a cook on holiday. She provided wonderful meals for a group ranging from 2-50 years old and fitted in like a member of the family so we had a real break.’