Rick Fink, an experienced English Butler, operates a prestigious Butler-valet school in Oxfordshire, England. With 52 years  Butler experience, gained in some of England's finest Stately Homes, Mr Fink is now passing his knowledge on to those who wish to learn this specialist profession. How to become a "True English Butler". Mr Fink has personally looked after and served Queen Elizabeth II , Princess Margaret, Prince Charles, The Princess Royal Princess Anne, the late Princess Diana.

The English Butler training course is for the highest private service that would be required by top society of today, managing and running their private residences.

The Butler-Valet School is well known for its very high standard of practical training. Rick Fink is determined that this quality will always be maintained and strictly followed by all trainers assisting at the School, at Ditchley Park or wherever required.  They can now offer butler training in both the UK or overseas.

Previous successful students of the Butler-Valet School are now working in Palaces and large residences in the UK and throughout the world which reflects the best quality of their teaching and training.  They retain a great interest in all  their past and present students and encourage them to keep in touch and they will always help and advise them when they can.

The school is situated in a beautiful Georgian Mansion set in the English countryside eight miles north from the centre of Oxford, and is the perfect background in which to learn everything necessary to become a First Class Butler-Valet.

The full course is over a period of four weeks. Classes are presided over by Rick Fink , Mr Colin Gaunt and other staff members including Mr Cedrique de Poot. Students will learn all the necessary skills required to run a large household, the selection of fine wine and food, the organisation of large Dinner parties and Banquets and the serving of them. The care of the finest silver and glassware. Valeting of fine clothes, etc.

An expertly trained Butler can expect to earn upwards of £26000 and to be able to obtain positions of employment in Stately Homes, Palaces, Embassies, Prestigious Corporations and Private Service.

One week refresher courses are also offered by the school. These courses have been very beneficial to Interior Yachts crew for example, for extra knowledge and better standards.

Etiquette courses can be arranged also. Contact the school for more information

Website: http://www.butler-valetschool.com/

Telephone: +44 (0) 1993 881 087

Butler-Valet School

90 Church Road, Long Hanborough, Witney, OXON. OX29 8JF