The School Of Artisan Food

It’s all about food!

The course programme at The School of Artisan Food is designed to give people the opportunity to get back in touch with real, handmade food. These courses suit all ages and skill levels. We not only teach practical and enjoyable ways to produce food, but we also ask important questions about why food is produced in the way it is, what the alternatives are and what the future may look like.

Diploma Course

The School of Artisan Food is unique in offering the UK's ONLY intensive career-orientated specialist diploma programme. Our diploma course can be studied full-time, or we have a number of flexible arrangements to allow part-time or modular study. This unique diploma course combines a wide range of practical studies and work-based training opportunities with strong theoretical and academic modules.

Short Courses

From October 2009 we will offer a range of short courses

Our courses are designed for:

• Existing practitioners who wish to develop their knowledge and skills
• People who are interested in starting an artisan food enterprise
• Enthusiastic amateurs
• Absolute beginners

The school offers courses ranging from a full degree programme to half-day courses and demonstrations. We also offer practical short courses in a wide variety of subjects including:

• Bakery and patisserie
• Brewing
• Butchery and charcuterie
• Cheese and dairy
• Pickling & preserves

The school also offers theoretical short courses as well as tailor-made courses for larger groups. Short course options range from half-day to intensive two-week summer schools.