Fiona Burrell

Fiona Burrell opened the doors of The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, set in the heart of the city, in early December 2009. The school offers professionals and amateurs the opportunity to study a number of courses including three-month certificate and six-month diploma courses, as well as short themed courses. Fiona is an expert in life skills cookery, and started her career as assistant to the Principal at Edinburgh’s Woman and Home Cook School in Manor Place 30 years ago. Fiona went on to garner over 12 years experience working at the world-renowned Leiths School of Food and Wine. During her time at Leiths, Fiona progressed from tutor to the school principal, while contributing to numerous publications including: Leiths Baking Bible, Leiths Vegetarian Bible, Leiths Book of Cakes, Leiths Cookery Bible and Leiths Complete Christmas. Following her time at Leiths, Fiona worked extensively as a freelance consultant, writing, teaching, developing recipes, styling for food photography, leading cookery demonstrations and as a tasting panel member. Fiona has held membership of the Guild of Food Writers since 1991, and has judged various cookery competitions including the Mouton Cadet/Times Cook of the Year and The National Cupcake competition.