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Catering, Cookery and Hospitality

Prepare for a professional cookery or catering career.

Catering, Cookery and Hospitality are dynamic fields that blend creativity, precision, and exceptional people skills. If you dream of working in a fast-paced kitchen, managing events, or providing outstanding service, our programmes will prepare you to thrive in this exciting industry.

In our hands-on courses, you will learn essential culinary techniques, from mastering classic dishes to embracing modern trends in gastronomy. Our experienced chefs and hospitality experts will guide you through every aspect of food preparation, kitchen management, and front-of-house service. You will also develop key skills in menu planning, food safety, and customer service, equipping you to deliver high-quality dining experiences in any environment.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll gain invaluable industry experience through working in our on-site restaurant and work placements. Whether you aspire to be a chef, restaurant manager, or event coordinator, our programmes provide you with the skills and confidence to pursue a successful career in catering, cookery, and hospitality.

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Meet our students Riley Coleman

Riley Coleman

I enjoyed the comfort and atmosphere of the course; I feel I learned and achieved a lot in the two years I studied professional cookery and I am very appreciative of the help and encouragement I was given by my lecturer.

Professional Cookery

Fee information

16 - 18 year olds

In most cases, students aged 16-18 on a full-time study programme (including T Levels) will not be required to pay fees, and the College will fund most course-specific equipment and materials. This excludes stationary, non-curriculum trips and a £15 College Subscription.

19 years and over

Students aged 19 years and over may be required to pay fees. Our Fees, Funding and Financial Support page has details on financial support, fee remissions and loans. Please note that some courses may have additional registration, examination and/or materials fees. Where we have been unable to provide these additional costs in this information, they will be discussed with you before enrolment.

Funded programmes

Where course fees are fully funded (for example Maths, English and Essential Digital Skills), the course is free of charge to students, subject to eligibility.

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.

Fee information

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.