Why Choose WhitePepper?

The stark difference between a course at your local college and with WhitePepper is the length of time it will take to complete. In 2015, they spearheaded a very concise model for training – the result, less time away from paid work and loved-ones.

Commercial experience combined with the best teaching, is guaranteed. WhitePepper have twice reached national finals for their teaching acumen and are qualified to level 5 higher education teaching.

Since 2010, this independent culinary training provider has offered the lowest prices for the best qualification training.

Combining the classics with a contemporary approach, courses are razor-focus, intensive but always achievable with hard work and dedication.

Launched in 2025, a new innovation; Commercial Bridging. This intertwines 3 significant commercial experiences for individuals whilst training at level 4 at WhitePepper. The 3 experiences include; a weekly pop-up restaurant, workplace stages, running a micro-cafe.

Offering lifetime career support to all those who have undertaken professional qualification courses at WhitePepper. This helps to connect graduates with organisations, individuals and the yachting industry.

In WhitePepper’s founding years (early 2000s), they forged longterm relationships with foragers, farmers, butchers, cheesemakers, fishermen, bakers, artizan producers and food business owners. From here, they hatched profound and authentic experiences for their cohorts. The first culinary academy to bring this into the main curriculum and it has paid dividends in expanding their graduates knowledge, awareness and confidence.

Our talented graduates work at the forefront of industry in the very top positions and in a diverse range of roles. Alumni benefit from lifetime career support, providing that crucial and stable base to progress and ever-evolve.

Since 2010, an industry leading further and higher education provider, in the field of culinary arts. A consistent track record for quality, national awards and public reviews. Notably, the largest independent culinary trainer outside of London in the UK.

The chef academy is positioned in Poole, England with great access to airports, sea ports, mainland train and bus stations. Just two hours outside of London, 35 minutes from Bournemouth Airport and 2 minutes from Poole Harbour for international students. Three hours from Cardiff and the Midlands, and 5 hours from the North of England.