Check out how we are embedding sustainability throughout our catering courses:

• We don’t print our learning portfolios, they’re all online
• We use biodegradable packaging
• Students grow their own micro herb gardens to use in their cooking
• All food waste is collected and turned into biogas
• We use locally sourced produce
• We check our learning schemes weekly to ensure sustainability is embedded

Most assessments will be carried out in our kitchens and our Enfields pop up kitchen, and you’ll be marked against the standards of the awarding body and be given continuous feedback to help you improve and grow as a chef.

You will learn industry standard techniques to make you stand out from the crowd using professional standard kitchens and virtual learning resources.

We’ve partnered with a network of esteemed employers in the food industry, including renowned food trucks, pop-up stalls.

These partnerships provide you with unique opportunities and mentorship, giving you a competitive edge in the job market and invaluable industry connections.

All practical sessions are taught in our modern, well-equipped training kitchens which contain industry standard kit and equipment.

There will be a cost for the uniform and a set of professional knives.

We’ll let you know the price during the enrolment process.

All items can be purchased through the college’s preferred suppliers, ensuring you get the best rates.

Funding support is available to those who meet the eligibility criteria to help cover the cost.

Please ask us more about this at our enrolment events.

When you have successfully completed the qualification you will have the skills and knowledge to enter the world of work or you can continue your learning by progressing to Level 2 professional cookery course.

Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246 [email protected] or via Live Chat.

If this is a Level 3 qualification and you may qualify for free course fees and there may be grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances. If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 or over you can pay the fee in full upfront and receive a 10% discount. Or you can apply for an Adult Advanced Learner Loan, a low interest loan with no upfront fees that you pay back in installments once you’re earning. For more information, come along to an Enrolment Event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]

Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.