A Culinary school has launched an inspiring series looking at the wide range of careers available in the food industry.

Leiths School of Food and Wine, based in West London and founded by GBBO's Prue Leith, are using the month of May to explore food industry careers – including a few you may never have thought of.

From super-yacht chef, to food stylist for those M&S adverts, to recipe developer for the latest trendy ingredient delivery service, Leiths will show that the opportunities in food go far beyond restaurant kitchens.

The #MadeAtLeiths series includes an instagram takeover throughout May, Alumni blogs and a London Underground poster campaign, all highlighting the true ambassadors of the school; the Leiths graduates.

Leiths Managing Director Camilla Schneideman said: “There are an abundance of fulfilling, creative roles to be found in food, and a respected qualification from Leiths will set your CV apart.

“While the prospect of changing career can be daunting, there is a nationwide shortage of chefs, and with a qualification in food, you can work all over the world.

“We are proud to have graduates go onto roles in top restaurants such as Fat Duck, Petersham Nurseries and Spring, but it's not just about landing a role in a Michelin starred restaurant.

“Leiths students go onto high profile positions in food writing, recipe development and food photography. They are entrepreneurial; starting their own catering companies and pop ups, authoring cookbooks and launch food businesses. Many work on food series for television, and others act as thought leaders in the future of food and technology in governance and policy. The opportunities are endless and highly motivating.

“Working in food can really futureproof your career.”

Exclusive interview
Would your readers be interested in hearing from those who have followed their dream of a career path in food?

We invite journalists to get in touch to request interviews with our alumni. One interview per alumni is available. We are also offering one publication the opportunity to interview our inspiring Managing Director Camilla Schneideman, who has forged an impressive career in food.

Here is a snapshot of what a some of them have to say:

Olia Hercules, chef and author of highly acclaimed cookbooks Mamushka and Kaukasis: “I decided that turning my obsessive hobby into my profession, whatever the reward, would bring the most happiness to my life.”

Tomek Mossakowski, professional baker and co-founder of The Dusty Knuckle Bakery School run out of a shipping container in East London, “This momentum was so important. For anyone thinking of changing careers, my advice is just go for it, hard and fast. But look after yourself too.”

Melanie Johnson, food stylist, photographer and columnist for Country Life Magazine, “Juggling family life, a food column and the Leiths diploma was tough. I pushed through and got exactly what I came for - a solid depth of knowledge, experience of working in Michelin star kitchens and, best of all, a wealth of foodie friends.”

Get in touch with Pamela on pamela.daniels@leiths.com, call 0208 749 6400 ext 232 or 07904974794.