HOSPITALITY & Catering
If you’re passionate about food, drink, or delivering great service, a career in Hospitality & Catering could be the perfect fit for you.
Hone your craft in professional restaurants
At Taunton College and Strode College, students train in the well-renowned working restaurants where you’ll gain valuable experience in both the kitchen and front-of-house.
This a fantastic opportunity for you to put your learning to the test in a fast-paced, restaurant environment. Whatever your role, you’ll learn what it takes to exceed customer expectations and deliver top-class service.
Why Study Hospitality & Catering?
The hospitality sector is the third largest employer in the UK, and is a fast-paced industry full of opportunity. Our courses are designed to help you step into it with confidence.
You can gain experience in:
- Professional cookery and food preparation
- Restaurant and front-of-house service
- Working with real customers in a live restaurant setting
- Health, safety, and hygiene practices.
Your recipe for a dynamic and secure career
Not only will you train in restaurants based on-site, you’ll also have the opportunity to complete work placements as part of your course. This provides you with first-hand experience in local businesses or even further afield as some of our former students have secured placements in prestigious international hospitality environments.
Graduates from our programmes have gone on to work in some of the UK’s most prestigious kitchens and restaurants, including The Fat Duck Group and with Michel Roux. Whether you’re aiming for a career in fine dining, event management, or hotel work, our courses provide the foundation you need to get there.
Courses are structured to build your technical skills while also preparing you for progression, which can include everything from working locally to international placements. If you’re friendly, adaptable, and driven by variety, hospitality could be the perfect path for you.
High vacancy, high opportunity
So what are you waiting for? Visit us on one of our open days, and take the first steps in your journey towards an exciting, hands-on career in hospitality. With opportunities all over the world, the sky is the limit when it comes to your potential!
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