CATERING & HOSPITALITY
If you’re passionate about cookery, food preparation, and delivering outstanding customer service, a career in hospitality and catering could be the perfect choice for you. Our courses are taught in state-of-the-art training kitchens and training restaurant, Food For Thought, giving you hands-on experience in a real working environment.
A career in Catering
Our highly vocational programmes are delivered in bespoke, industry-standard facilities, and students benefit from screens above each work station to ensure that all those present have a clear view of techniques and dishes being demonstrated to the class.
Students develop the skills and knowledge to produce industry standard foods in realistic working environments, with an emphasis on workplace practices relating to productivity, food hygiene, the reduction of waste, and an understanding of profit-margins.
Supporting your studies
In the catering and hospitality sector there will always be a high demand for skilled chefs and other catering professionals. To make you stand out, our courses help you develop a strong passion for excellence and continuous improvement, alongside a sound understanding of nutrition, health, hygiene, and safety standards. They build key skills in teamwork, attention to detail, and numeracy, while learning to deliver efficient, accurate, and high-quality customer service. With hands-on experience using professional catering equipment, they also demonstrate reliability and responsibility, preparing them for success in the hospitality industry.
Great facilities
Our students catering training facilities are designed to reflect real working environments, and are fully equipped with professional catering equipment, allowing students to develop practical skills in food preparation, cooking, and presentation standards expected in the hospitality industry.
Our staff
You will be taught by experienced tutors who have worked in the catering and hospitality industry, bringing real-world knowledge into the classroom. Their industry background ensures students gain practical insights, professional standards, and up-to-date techniques, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Course highlights
- Learn to prepare and cook a variety of different foods, using different methods including boiling, poaching, steaming, roasting, baking, grilling and frying.
- Benefit from demonstrations and guest sessions delivered by industry professionals, including representatives from the Royal Navy, the Marriott Hotel Group, local butchers and fishmongers, and The RAC Club.
- Work with fresh produce at all stages of the qualifications.
- Take part in trips to locations such as Borough Market, food expos, and a range of industry establishments, providing valuable real-world insight into the hospitality sector.
- Benefit from screens above each work station to ensure you have a clear view of techniques and dishes being demonstrated by your tutors.
WorldSkills UK has been a thrilling experience and an amazing learning opportunity. It’s thanks to the fantastic support from our tutors who go the extra mile to ensure we are supported and guided throughout. I’ve learnt a tremendous amount on the Advanced Cookery Level 3 course which has helped me enormously.
Real world experience sets you up for life
We’ll help you to discover your potential, build your confidence, and take your next steps with purpose.
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