About Us

Edinburgh School of Food & Wine has made a habit of exceeding expectations at every level since our establishment in 1986. Not only are we the oldest cookery school in Scotland, but we are regularly voted as the best.Operating from our home on the Newliston Estate, close to Edinburgh and easily accessible from all major Scottish cities, we cover all aspects of culinary education, as well as providing regular outside catering services for weddings and other large events.The team at ESFW work tirelessly to ensure that every student leaves both confident and inspired, with a passion for the food and drink that we love, whether you are with us for one day or nine months. Professional QualificationsNew for 2019, we have created a modular programme designed to give students the flexibility to get exactly what they need out of the courses dependent on skill level, area of interest and budget. These courses are broken down into 6 week modules and allow students to join us for anywhere from 6 weeks to 9 months.Our courses are open to all ages, abilities and nationalities and we pride ourselves on our inclusive attitude to food and education.Courses run from 10.00am-4pm, 5 days per week, giving students over 30 hours of practical, hands-on experience each week, almost 200 across each 6 week module and unparalleled anywhere else in the UK. This experience is key to employers, with whom we have worked closely to develop our courses and who, in today's climate, are looking for clear understanding and demonstration of core and advanced skills at every level of the professional world, from private cooking to Michelin-starred establishments. "Our dedication to practical hands-on cookery gives our students the best start possible in the industry" Whether you choose to join us for a Foundation Diploma in order to master basic skills, choose an advanced module to top up on pre-existing skills or join us for the Complete Diploma in Modern Gastronomy, you are guaranteed to enjoy an educational experience like no other in the UK; providing comprehensive culinary education and exceptional value for money.