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Le Cordon Bleu is a world-renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs. Le Cordon Bleu continues to evolve by combining innovation and creativity with tradition through the establishment of Bachelor's and Master's degrees in business that focus on the demands of a growing international hospitality industry. Through our international faculty of Teaching Chefs and industry professionals, Le Cordon Bleu applies its distinctive teaching methodology where students gain experience through hands-on learning. Le Cordon Bleu is considered to be the guardian of French culinary technique through its culinary programs that continue to preserve and pass on the mastery and appreciation of the culinary arts that have been the cornerstone of French gastronomy for over 500 years.

Borough Market is a source of quality British and international produce, but it is more than just a place to buy or sell food. It’s a place where people come to connect, to share food and awaken their senses. Borough has long been synonymous with food markets and as far back as 1014, and probably much earlier, London Bridge attracted traders selling grain, fish, vegetables and livestock. In the 13th century traders were relocated to what is now Borough High Street and a market has existed there ever since. Borough Market’s mission is to continue to provide a world class food market at Borough for the community of London and beyond. Borough Market is the only fully independent market in London. It is owned by a charitable trust and run by a board of volunteer trustees. The trust is committed to supporting the local community around Borough Market. We regularly run community events and we support local community projects and schemes. #LoveBorough @Boroughmarket

If you are a keen cook and want to hone your skills or take them to a professional level, Leiths has a course to suit you. Located in West London, we offer a range of classes in state of the art kitchens. Classes are taught by Leiths experienced teachers and we regularly welcome a host of guest chefs, many of whom hail from the UK's top kitchens. We have been offering our internationally renowned Diploma in Food and Wine since 1975. We offer a comprehensive culinary education and our focus on teaching cookery skills and techniques has established us a leading cookery school. We aim to provide our students with a toolbox of skills, allowing them to develop into individual, confident and creative cooks who go on develop careers in a variety of areas of the food industry.