Gordon Ramsay Academy launches course at Woking
Gordon Ramsay Academy (GRA) has announced the launch of its first ever accredited culinary training programme at its flagship site in Woking, Surrey.
It will be the first time GRA offers professional chef training open to everyone.
The four-week Beginners’ Culinary Course start in October 2025 and offers a solid grounding in essential kitchen skills.
The programme is designed to give participants the confidence, knowledge and hands-on experience needed to take their first step toward a culinary career or to elevate their cooking for personal growth.
Enrolment is limited to just eight students, ensuring an intimate, supportive setting where everyone can thrive.
Find out more here.
Led by chef Andrew Roberts, head chef at the Gordon Ramsay Academy, the course is designed for anyone looking to take their first step into a professional kitchen, prepare for a ski season as a chalet host or chef, travel the world as a yacht chef, embark on a career as a private chef, or simply deepen their culinary knowledge for the sheer love of great food.
Participants will gain over 80 hours of intensive training, including a one-day work placement at one of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global’s UK establishments.
Upon graduation, students will receive qualifications fully accredited by the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH).
This accreditation will also be offered at the newly announced Gordon Ramsay Academy
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, set to open in late 2025 as part of GRA’s expanding international presence.
The Gordon Ramsay Academy opened its doors in Woking in 2021 as the first cookery school of its kind from the globally renowned chef.
Born from Gordon’s lifelong passion for learning, the Academy is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of chefs while also welcoming food lovers and home cooks of all levels.
From day one, it has been committed to inspiring creativity, building skills, and opening doors to opportunities - whether in professional kitchens around the world or at home.
About Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Founded in 1998, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global comprises the restaurant business of acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Gordon Ramsay.
It is one of the largest privately-owned restaurant groups in the UK with 34 restaurants in the UK.
The group has a further 62 restaurants internationally including USA, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, France, Dubai, Singapore and now Thailand, with further international openings planned.
To date, Gordon Ramsay holds a total of eight Michelin stars across the restaurant group worldwide, including the flagship venue Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which has held three Michelin stars for more than 20 years.
As well as fine dining, the group has expanded to include more casual dining restaurants offering a wide variety of guest experiences around the globe, for example recently opening in Delhi airport.
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