Professional Courses Open Evening

Thinking about a career in food? Come and see where your next step could take you. Join us at Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy for our Professional Courses Open Evening and get a feel for life at the Academy before choosing your course...

Whether you’re considering a career in the kitchen, planning a gap year, looking to build your skills or simply want to find out what professional cookery training involves, this is a chance to explore your options, meet our tutors and see our kitchens for yourself.

Come and discover what professional cookery training at EFDA could look like. Watch a live cookery deomstration, chat to our teaching team and try your hand at some simple kitchen skills.

Our professional courses are designed to develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and confidence needed to take your next step in food and hospitality. You’ll learn in our fully equipped kitchens, with expert tuition in small classes and a hands-on approach to learning.

Whether you already know exactly where you want to go or you’re still working it out, our Open Evening is a chance to ask questions, look around and get a better sense of what life at EFDA is really like.

The event is free to attend, but spaces are limited, so we recommend booking in advance.

Can’t make this date? Get in touch with our team to arrange a private visit or a chat about our Professional Course Programme. We’d love to hear from you.

During the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Tour our professional teaching kitchens in our beautiful townhouse in the heart of Edinburgh.
  • Explore our professional courses, including our 12 Week Diploma in Professional Cookery, our Seasonal Chef Host Course and Evening Introductory Award in Cookery Skills.
  • Meet our experienced teachers and find out more about learning at EFDA.
  • Ask questions about your next steps, from choosing the right course to applications and accommodation.

Good to know

Atendees must be 16 or over, children ages 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.

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Still have questions?

We understand the significance of this decision, and are always happy to arrange a call or tour with our Head Teacher for anyone with interest in our Professional Course Programme.