SUPPORT #COOKFORUKRAINE WITH ICSA COOKERY SCHOOLS As Russia invaded Ukraine, the world watched on with, initially, horror. Devastation that this could be happening, pain at the horrific imagery rolling in and deep, distressing empathy for…
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life? Why not treat them to a cookery class at one of the UK’s top accredited cookery schools? The Independent Cookery Schools Association (ICSA) accredited…
GOURMET BRITAIN | POST-PANDEMIC DINING AND LEISURE TRENDS 2021 A recent industry annual Gourmet Britain Food & Lifestyle Survey, which asked over 1000 consumer members of a dining club and the wider public to share…
British Food Fortnight British Food Fortnight was launched on 18th September and will run until 3rd October. It’s a chance to celebrate everything that’s wonderful about British-grown produce, from fruit and veg to artisan cheese, wine and everything in…
New ICSA Member In Scotland: Station House Cookery School Scotland's 'Station House Cookery School' Awarded Kite-mark of Quality by ‘ICSA’ The Station House Cookery School has been awarded a prestigious kite-mark of quality and accreditation…
The Health Benefits of Eating Organic Eating healthily isn’t a new concept, but it’s only really been in the last decade that we’ve become conscious about the relationship between our diet and our wellbeing. ICSA…
COOKERY SCHOOL ‘ASSOCIATE’ This year ICSA has launched a new level of membership for cookery schools who aspire to accreditation, but are perhaps not quiet ready and may need a little more support and guidance…
The Independent Cookery Schools Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH). ICSA is the only independent, not-for-profit, regulatory body for cookery schools in the UK,…
All ICSA Accredited cookery Schools who display our ‘ICSA Assurance’ Kite Mark have agreed to adhere to the below minimum standards. Support All PPE will be Hospital Grade All member schools have the option to…
ICSA Member Profile: The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel Learn to cook in a Michelin starred venue The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond…
ICSA Member Profile: Leiths School of Food and Wine, London A global reputation and a household name in food Leiths School of Food and Wine was established by Prue Leith in 1975 and is the…
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School celebrates ten years with ten new cookery courses. Since opening, the ICSA accredited cookery school has run over 2,500 courses, teaching more than 12,000 professionals, beginners and keen amateurs to…
Accreditation Assessment Process and Procedures By Andrew Maxwell, ICSA Founder Member and Accreditation Inspector ICSA was founded in 2014 by industry leaders, on a platform to support the best of the UK’s independent cookery school…
What are the risks? We all know that running a Cookery School to offer a great experience to amateur and budding chefs of all ages comes with risks and hazards which you do not have…
Lakeland Retail LTD unveils its plans for the launch of its first ever loyalty club, myLakeland. Launched on 16th August 2019 ‘myLakeland’ is Lakeland’s thank you to customers for shopping with the brand, giving them…
ICSA member cookery schools support, practice and promote a sustainable, zero single use plastic kitchens where possible. Rosalind Rathouse, founder of London’s most sustainable cooking school, Cookery School at Little Portland Street, reveals where to…
Independent hotel group ‘Best Loved Hotels’ have teamed up with 'ICSA Cookery Schools' to publish a printed and on-line guide to some of the best hotels and Greatest British immersive experiences across the UK. With…
Each year, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards honour the best books in the world of food and wine. Founded by Edouard Cointreau in 1995, the awards represent the only international competition in the sector, with…
ICSA member WhitePepper Chef Academy & Cookery School take home The Education Award at this years’ BAPTAs. “It takes great energy and empathy to try to inspire and empower on a daily basis. Our team…
We are delighted to welcome on board James Day as Director of Marketing, James is a qualified and highly experienced Marketer, specialising in the Hospitality Industry for over 25 years. A life long supporter of independent accredited…
Organised retail is experiencing growth worldwide, leading to increase in number of private-label brands. Interestingly, the biggest growth is to be seen in new retailers entering the market space, attracted by the growing popularity of fruit…
Most parents see a job in hospitality as being in the lowest category of careers for their children, a recent survey by the Best Western Careers Index. Do we need to have a serious rethink about how…
Evidence of UK Government’s intentions, at least from the NHS point of view to actively encourage local health authorities to up their game on obesity and diabetes prevention is evidenced by a number of conferences…
This news comes from Allergen Awareness. As anticipated there was always going to be some element of change to the allergen labelling laws due in July 2016. *The attached guide is for distributing among colleagues…