Welcome to Ashburton
Your Culinary Career Starts Here.
Our mission, since 2011, has been to train the next generation of modern chefs, and we have inspired thousands of aspiring chefs from around the world to cook with skill, discipline and passion.
If you have the passion for cooking and food and are ready to fast-track your entry to the exciting world of professional cookery, then our chef tutors extend a warm invitation for you to start your journey in Ashburton.
Stunning Location, Wonderful Ingredients
Located in the picturesque Georgian town of Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, we are surrounded by some of the finest small food producers in Europe. Discover the area.
Inspirational Chef Courses
The Ashburton Chefs Academy is one of the UK's leading private culinary schools, renowned for the quality of our training, small class sizes and great ingredients.
Accredited Qualifications
Graduate as a chef in less time on our intensive-format courses in the Culinary Arts and Patisserie earning internationally recognised qualifications.
Student Accommodation
Stay in our quality, shared student lodges with access to fantastic pool, gym and recreational facilities with free transport to the academy.
Dining Club
Join us for an Evening of Fine Food & Wine
Enjoy an exciting five-course tasting menu with matched wines that has been designed to showcase the exceptional local produce in our region.
All of the dishes are prepared by Ashburton Chefs Academy chef students in their final term of studies.
Learn from experts
Meet the Chefs.
From Michelin-starred chefs to award-winning Pastry Chefs, our team of full-time chef tutors will inspire you to be the best chef you can be.
World-class training
Fast-track your career
Ashburton chef graduates can expect to be taken seriously for junior chef roles in quality restaurants. In this video we hear froom Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Chris Eden of Gidleigh Park Hotel in Dartmoor and some of the Ashburton Graduates currently employed there.
Taste the Difference
Local, Sustainable, Ethically Produced Ingredients.
Located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in the heart of Devon, Ashburton is surrounded by some of the best artisan producers in Europe.
With the Moor on one side, and the sea on the other, we can source our Fish, Meat, Poultry, Dairy and Game and our seasonal fruit and veg from within a 25 mile radius of the Academy.
Chefs Academy Courses
Our chef courses are highly practical training programmes in an intensive format to maximise the amount you learn. Our courses are designed in-house by our team of chef tutors to prepare you with contemporary skills required by a modern chef, and within our courses we will incorporate structured culinary qualifications.
Certificate in Culinary Arts
A foundation course for new chefs. Gain the skills and confidence to start to cook professionally.
Diploma in Culinary Arts
One of the highest level culinary qualifications, our full-time diploma will launch your career as a skilled chef.
Diploma in Patisserie
Specialise as a Pastry Chef learning the fine art of Patisserie from our expert Chef Tutors.
Yacht Chef
A specialist 2 week programme to inspire yacht chefs with new skill and ideas for the season ahead.
International Students
Overseas students can study with us for up to 6 months, usually without a visa.
The Yacht Chef Course
The essential 2 week course for those cooking for guests on luxury yachts.
Free Trial Cookery Class
Experience our world-class training for yourself on a one-day class.
Train Now, Pay Later
Course Finance
Spread the cost of your course
with our course finance option.
Find out more
Academy Open Day
Discover your course and tour the
Chefs Academy at our Open Day.
Next date 6 May, 2024.
Spring Event
Dining Club
Join us for an evening of fine-dining.
Mon 1st to Thu 4th Apr.