Catering
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We are one of only two colleges nationally to win three People 1st Centres of Excellence Awards and our training restaurant at our St Austell campus, Cloisters, holds an AA College Rosette.
Our modern kitchen facilities, professional catering tutors, and strong links with local producers make the perfect recipe that will enable any budding chef to have the best possible start to an exciting career in the kitchen.
Catering case studies
The course covered all areas needed to equip me with the knowledge to enter a professional kitchen. I traveled around the world with the skills I had learnt. I settled back down in Cornwall and have worked my way up to executive chef, overseeing 3 kitchens. I write menus, train staff, team building and quality control of all sites.
Studying at Cornwall College was immensely enjoyable, the tutors have great knowledge and understanding of the industry, while making it fun to learn and encouraging the development of further skills. The Level 2 and 3 diplomas gave me the platform and basic foundations to explore the culinary area. If you wish to join the catering industry my advice is to work hard, commit yourself to your employer, be honest with yourself and use your passion to inspire others around you.
The course has taken me all over the world cooking. Until recently I was Executive Chef on a 5 star cruise liner and here I got to create my own menus, meet and cook for appreciative people. Going to college gave me the tools to travel around the world and to work with and teach different nationalities. I would highly recommend it and cruise ships are a great way to do what you love whilst seeing different countries.
Featured courses in Catering
Commis Chef Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship- Location - Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell
- Duration - 1-2 Years | Work-based
- Level - Level 2
- Available Starts - As required
Food Preparation And Cooking
16-19 Adult- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Duration - 1 Year | Full-time
- Level - Level 1
- Available Starts - 12/09/2023
Chef De Partie Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship- Location - Cornwall College Camborne
- Duration - 1-2 Years | Work-based
- Level - Level 3
- Available Starts - As required