Chef Benson-Smith Academy

Every great chef started somewhere. Every confident leader took their first step. Every successful business invested in their people.

Wherever you are in your journey, whether you're just starting out or building your team, we're here to help you get to the next level.

Your potential is waiting. Let's unlock it.

Get in touch with us today:
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

Did you know you could save thousands when hiring an apprentice?

✅ Up to £2,000 hiring payment (from Oct 2026, ages 16-24)
✅ £1,000 support for younger or eligible apprentices
✅ Zero employer National Insurance for under 25s earning below £50,270

These incentives make apprenticeships one of the smartest investments you can make in your business. We'll help you access the funding and deliver training that transforms your workforce.

Let's make it happen:
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

To the apprentice ready to take the leap: we'll give you the skills, support, and confidence to build a career you're proud of.

To the employer ready to invest: we'll help you create a stronger, more capable, more loyal workforce.

This is what great training looks like: flexible, bespoke, and built around real people and real businesses.

Let's build something better. Together. Get in touch with us today:
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

Ever wondered what happens at our Training Academy?

It's where theory meets practice. Where apprentices from across Yorkshire come together to learn, create, and push their skills to the next level.

From knife skills to leadership workshops, our Dean Clough Mills training academy is where futures are built, one session at a time.

📍 Dean Clough Mills, Halifax
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]

When you partner with us, you're choosing quality:
✅ Government-approved provider
✅ Experienced industry trainers
✅ Tailored, work-based programmes
✅ Proven track record of success

We don't just tick boxes; we deliver training that improves performance, builds skills, and strengthens your workforce.

Quality training. Quality outcomes. Quality people.
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

We believe in quality over quantity. In tailored training, not one-size-fits-all. In real support, not just paperwork.

Every apprentice is an individual. Every employer has unique needs. That's why we take the time to get it right, because your success is our success.

That's the Chef Benson-Smith Training Academy difference.

Get in touch with us today:
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

Thinking about hiring an apprentice? The government is making it even more affordable.

💰 £1,000 payment for apprentices aged 16-18
💰 £1,000 for eligible 19-24-year-olds with an EHC plan or care experience
💰 No employer National Insurance contributions for eligible apprentices under 25 earning below £50,270

Plus, from October 2026: £2,000 hiring payment for 16-24-year-olds (non-levy employers).

Invest in your team. Access the support available. Get in touch with us today:
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

"When I first started my apprenticeship I was completely unaware of how it would develop me as a person. Within weeks of starting I gained a variety of knowledge and skills from Matthew which I will carry with me throughout my career."

This is why we do what we do.

Our Commis Chef apprentices don't just learn recipes; they build confidence, develop their craft, and gain knowledge that shapes their entire career.

From day one, our trainers are there to guide, support, and help every apprentice unlock their potential.

Ready to start your journey? Or invest in talent like this for your team?
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/

Struggling to find skilled staff? Stop searching and start growing.

Our apprenticeship programmes allow you to develop loyal, capable employees who are trained to your standards from day one:
💼 Reduce recruitment costs
💼 Build a committed workforce
💼 Access government funding support
💼 Flexible, work-based delivery

Invest in apprenticeships. Invest in your future.
📞 01422 320553
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/