Scott Leigh completed the 12 Week Certificate Course in September 2023. During his time on the course, he balanced life in the kitchen with performing as part of the band Delush, even bringing many of his fellow students to one of the band’s gigs at Dublin’s Workman’s Club.
After completing the course, Scott undertook a series of stages in some of Europe’s leading kitchens, including Jordnær in Copenhagen and L’Enclume in the Lake District. These experiences helped shape his approach before returning to Dublin to continue his career as a professional chef.
Scott is now part of the team at Bang Restaurant, where he works under chef Eric Matthews, cooking Iberian-inspired dishes using exceptional Irish produce. Alongside his work in the kitchen, he has built a growing audience on Instagram and TikTok, sharing recipes, cooking techniques and life as a chef.
Looking back on the course, Scott describes the friendships and sense of community as one of the most rewarding aspects of the experience. His advice to new graduates is simple: take the first step. Apply for jobs, seek out internships and stages, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Whether it’s cooking, creating content or pursuing another creative passion, opportunities come from getting started.
Scott continues to combine his love of food, music and storytelling, inspiring a new generation of cooks both in the kitchen and online.
