The Osborne Foundation has run the Osborne Gastro School (EGO) since 2018, offering a range of training courses.

1. Intensive in-person training at our Gastro School: aimed at students from Cádiz and neighbouring provinces, providing them with the training needed to become qualified professionals in the gastronomy sector. The courses comprise around 400 hours of teaching and include a work placement with an organisation in the sector, allowing students to put their learning into practice and gain first-hand experience in a real-world setting.

This EGO in-person training programme is offered in two intakes throughout the year (from January to June and from September to December), and stands out thanks to its comprehensive approach: participants learn everything from culinary techniques to front-of-house service, as well as first aid, the use of digital technology in the hospitality industry, basic English and other topics that prepare them to pursue a career in the hospitality sector.

The Osborne family (shareholders and employees) are directly involved in this project through a volunteer mentoring scheme, under which they accompany, support and guide students throughout their training.

2. Specialised in-person training: The Osborne Gastro School has established partnerships with other organisations to enable its students to access specialised and intensive modules at its premises in El Puerto de Santa María. These supplementary courses allow students to gain a deeper understanding of specific areas and further enhance the professional profile of those who complete them.

3. Mobile training: The school also offers short training programmes in which experts from Osborne and partner trainers travel to other schools across Spain. These sessions are designed to share knowledge and excellence in iconic Spanish gastronomic produce such as wine, spirits, 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham and caviar, bringing the Osborne experience to new professionals in the Spanish hospitality industry.

If you’re passionate about gastronomy and want to take a serious step towards your professional future, learn more about our programmes and upcoming intakes. Join EGO and discover what your future could hold!