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Tante Marie - The School

Tante Marie was originally founded in 1954 by Iris Syrett, the distinguished cookery writer, and since then has earned an international reputation for its exceptionally high standards of training and superb facilities.

Over the years thousands of students have come from the UK and from overseas to gain first class training and qualifications in the culinary arts.
Tante Marie is now privately owned by Marcella O'Donovan, its Principal, and her family, and is managed personally by her with the assistance of Sue Alexander, Director of Studies, and a complement of 15 staff. Tante Marie stands in its own secluded grounds, in a quiet residential area a few minutes' walk from the centre of Woking, just to the south west of London which is about 25 minutes away by train. It is easily accessible from London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. It has its own car parking facilities.

Based in an elegant mansion, with five large teaching kitchens, an impressive demonstration theatre, theory room, library and large grounds, Tante Marie’s extensive facilities allow for a high practical content in all its courses.

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