Gold Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts

Level 4 Qualification

16 Week Duration

Full-Time Course

£15,995

About The Course

Full time in-person training delivered over 4-months and underpinned with a level 4 (foundation degree) Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts – the highest culinary qualification available in the UK. Suitable as a life-choice for passionate food enthusiasts or to support a professional journey.

  • Arctic Char tartare, coral tuile, buttermilk dressing
  • Pan Perdu, lemon parfait, infused raspberries
  • Dodine of Poussin, Sauce Robert
  • Consommé of chicken, Parisienne vegetables, tarragon chicken mousse
  • Glazed veal sweetbreads, bacon and mushroom risotto
  • Asian style infused beef cheek, papaya salad, jasmine rice
  • Mille feuille, honey roast figs, bee pollen
  • Danish Pastries

*Example recipes from approx 300+

  • WhitePepper Gold Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts
  • CTH Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts
  • QAN 603/3601/8
  • RQF Level 4, in England
  • QCF 84 credits, regulated by Ofqual
  • RoSPA Level 2 Food Hygiene for Catering (CPD Certified)
  • RoSPA Food Allergy Awareness Training (CPD Certified)

Course Fees

The full price for this course equates to £15,995. Student fees include chef whites, professional knife and equipment set, course notes, training and exam submissions. Register today and we will contact you to help with further questions and/or begin the enrolment process.

Payment OptionsCosts
Option 1: Cash deposit + balance 8 weeks before start date£1,000 + £14,995
Option 2: Student financeCirca £279 pm. / when over 5 years

Apply for Finance

Cook with Kandoo. Begin training now but pay overtime with a course finance option from 1 to 7 years. Start an application for an instant decision and with no impact to your credit score.

Luxury accommodation
Bedroom
Living space with dining chairs

Student Accommodation

Study and stay with your fellow students in a spacious and contemporary cabin. Unwind after a day’s cookery by enjoying gorgeous woodland views in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

Best Academy
SME Awards

UK Cookery School
Food & Travel Awards

Gold Centre
CTH Academic Council

The Education Award
BAPTA Awards

Britain’s Favourite
By public vote

Community Focused
UK Cookery Awards

Food and Kitchen Gallery
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Diploma Course Dates

Jan 13

09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gold Diploma: 13 Jan – 2 May 2025

Sep 1

09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gold Diploma: 1 Sep – 18 Dec 2025

Jan 5

09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gold Diploma: 5 Jan – 1 May 2026

Aug 31

09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gold Diploma: 31 Aug – 18 Dec 2026

Try Before You Buy?

Try a Taster Day

Take any 1-day cookery course held on Saturdays throughout the year to experience WhitePepper’s facilities and teaching team. Receive a subsequent refund against a professional course booking.

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Academy Open Day

Register to attend our free open day to see a-course-in-action and meet the team. Bring your burning questions to be discussed over complimentary drinks and refreshments.

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Reviews

My experience at Whitepepper chef academy & cookery school has been fantastic.  The chef tutors are truly awesome. Their passion and guidance in the kitchen was a huge help and it gave me the confidence to push myself daily and reach my goal of becoming a chef…

Stuart

I have just completed my Gold diploma at WhitePepper and enjoyed the experience from start to finish. The tutors were amazing and the training kitchen was fantastic. Since studying at WhitePepper I feel ready to embark on a fantastic catering career…

Cassia

Excellent!  I have just completed my Diploma at WhitePepper and would like to thank the team.  For me it’s always about people – I feel inspired, confident and supported for my future.  Great learning, great people, great fun …. great food!

Steven

FAQs

The Diploma is a level 4 qualification (gold, 16 weeks). The Certificate is a Level 3 qualification (silver, 8 weeks). The Award is a level 2 qualification (bronze, 3 weeks).

No prior experience is needed to begin this course, as the syllabus is progressive to include induction, foundation elements and 1-2-1 coaching.

Modules such as Foundation Skills, Intermediate Skills and Advanced Skills can be taken at anytime by anyone e.g. it may be that you have some experience already and therefore enrol on Intermediate Skills to improve techniques – you’re not seeking a qualification simply to gain inspirational skills.

Alternatively, your sights may be set on a culinary qualification such as level 4 Diploma, but can’t afford the time away from work or family. In this instance it may be possible to approach the in-person training in smaller blocks of training by spreading the training out. Please contact the office to discuss your requirements.

Yes absolutely! Our cohorts normally include a roughly equal distribution of enthusiasts, aspiring and also existing chefs who are all looking to develop their professional skills for very different reasons including; personal development/satisfaction, skills towards a long lasting professional career.

We have a wide range of ages and backgrounds on our courses. We generally have students in each decade (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s). This dynamic community makes for a creative and energetic learning environment.

Yes, it is. You can start an application with Kandoo to apply for course finance from 1 to 7 years. Decisions are instant and have no impact to your credit score. We are an Introducer Appointed Representative (‘IAR’) of Switcha Limited. Our FCA Firm Registration Number is 1003488.

Yes, we offer a handful of bursaries each year to UK nationals who can prove the inability to afford of tuition fees. Scholarships are forged with hospitality employers who can subsidise tuition fees in order to retain employment of students once graduated.

Our graduates are confident and ambitious whatever their chosen pathways. Regarding course outcomes and destinations, this is best described here. 

Job prospects are excellent having graduated. You’ll have an opportunity to engage with a carefully selected employer during Level 4 Diploma training via a work placement. Career and alumni support is available throughout our courses.

Uniform including chef whites and aprons are included in your course fees.  You’ll be allocated a kitchen station where you’ll find all the equipment needed. Enrolees are required to purchase a set of professionally recommended WhitePepper chef knives ahead of their first day.

Our training programmes have been a popular choice for international students for over a decade, resulting in a global intake of students and a diverse classroom of learners.  Please see our page, International Students, for more information.

Yes, we have student accommodation available at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat.  Please see our page, Accommodation, for more information.

If you are able to keep this to a minimum we would recommend that, as the training is busy and intensive and you maybe tired. However, many of our students do take on part-time work whilst at WhitePepper.

WhitePepper is a first-class training centre with an international reputation. It has an excellent success rate for graduating talented food professionals. More info, here. 

We always recommend appropriate footwear (good grips, light, padded). A good selection of tupperware too. 

You can secure your place with a non-refundable deposit.  Balances of fees are due 8 weeks before your course starts.  Student finance is available independently through Kandoo. For full details of our cancellation policy, please read our Terms and Conditions.

Talk to an Advisor

We understand that researching different culinary school options can be complex, that’s why we are always on hand to assist with queries big and small. We offer support and advice at each stage of research/onboarding.

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