What My Past Students have said about the course

“I have felt so at home and have learnt so much. The course covered everything I had hoped for and I feel very confident about my future on the boat.”Wilma – a yachtie from the Netherlands, running a boat with her boyfriend in the Caribbean

“Seriously, I honestly feel lucky to have experienced one of your courses, which I would repeat in a flash just for the sheer enjoyment, and I hope that we were able to make our course as special for you as you did for us.” Simon – came during his Gap Year, now at York University reading Economics

“Amazing how much you can learn in such a short time!” Charlie – the graduate. Having read Italian at Exeter, he worked in a restaurant during the holidays & found his passion for food had become the major force in his life. After the course he returned to his vacation job and progressed to running a restaurant in Estonia

“A brilliant insight into the art and science of PROPER cooking! This ‘culinary journey’ has only just begun…” Henrietta – a language graduate who wanted to advance in her career in the travel industry

“So you can teach a young dog old tricks”!!! Stephanie, 29 – a qualified accountant and a keen amateur sailor, decided that she wanted to turn her hobbies into a new career. She has been working in a premier chalet in the Alps and hopes to spend the summer as chef on a boat in the Mediterranean

“I’m really going to miss ‘cleaning’ the chocolate spoons!” David, Service Resettlement – after a career in the RAF David chose to come and learn to cook, purely for pleasure!

“I have had a truly wonderful month here and have you to thank for it. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity, for the laughs and good company, and, most importantly, for your expertise and hard work. It has been fantastic! Jason – Australian photographer and dive-master

“Been great fun, learnt loads and am now confident that my evening venture will be a success. Don’t forget to visit if ever in Newark, it’s the caravan in the layby on the A46.” David, 43 – starting his second career as owner of a coffee shop