Taste of Culinary Bootcamp

Umbrella Training’s “Taste of Culinary” Skills Bootcamp, is a fully funded, employer-led programme supporting unemployed or economically inactive Londoners into foundational kitchen roles with “Good Work” job outcomes. Designed in collaboration with the Clermont Hotel, Soho House, Green & Fortune, London Community Kitchens and The Felix Project, this eight-week curriculum blends hands-on kitchen training with CV, interview, and behavioural readiness support. Technical modules cover mise-en-place, knife handling, sauces, pastry, fish and meat preparation, and allergen control all shaped through our employers.
Author: Tristan Cropley
Date: 24/11/2025
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Technical Modules


  • Mise-en-place
  • Knife handling
  • Sauces
  • Pastry
  • Fish & meat preparation
  • Allergen control
  • Career Support CV building Interview preparation Behavioural readiness Training is delivered in professional kitchens hosted by London Community Kitchens. Each learner receives careers information advice and guidance support and a guaranteed interview



WHY JOIN?

Training delivered in professional kitchens Gain both culinary and employability skills to kickstart your career

All participants are guaranteed a job interview with a London employer paying the London living wage. (Apprenticeships are also available.)

WHO IS IT FOR?


Skills Bootcamps are open to adults aged 19 and over who live in London and want to gain new skills or progress in their career.

They are available to both employed and unemployed individuals, including those who are self-employed. Learners must have the right to work in the UK and commit to completing the training, which typically lasts up to 8 weeks


To apply click here