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Catering and Hospitality Courses

If you love to cook or plan events, and communicate well…

Our Catering and Hospitality tutors deliver courses with a wealth of catering and hospitality industry knowledge. Their professional expertise is valued by our students.

Officially opened by its patron, Gary Rhodes, in October 2002, our multi-million pound purpose-built Centre for Hospitality and Food Studies provides excellent facilities and training for hospitality students and aims to give them a realistic sense of what it is like to work in the hospitality industry.

Career options include:

Concierge
Food Scientist
Head Chef
Hospitality and Restaurant Manager
Special Events Manager
Street Food Trader

These outstanding, state-of-the art training facilities include a busy public restaurants, extensive kitchens, bars and reception areas. Further Education qualifications offered include hospitality, hospitality supervision and leadership, professional cookery and chefs.

Alternatively, why not consider undertaking an Apprenticeship, allowing students to earn while they learn as well as gain first-hand experience in a hospitality or catering environment. A part-time evening course is offered in Patisserie and Confectionery, available for adult learners.

I chose to study catering here because there was no other place near me that offered this course at this standard. It’s been really fun so far, and I’ve met some really nice people. I’m proud to have won the Passion to Inspire competition with my colleagues, and it’s helped my confidence grow.

Sophia – Professional Chef (Progressed from: Hadleigh High School)

Colchester Institute also offers a range of Professional Food Safety Training Awards for Businesses. Click here to find out more.

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Hospitality (Restaurant, Reception and Customer Service) Level 2

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Hospitality Management and Supervision Level 3

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Professional Chef Level 1/2/3

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Jack

Level 3 Professional Cookery

I chose to study here because the facilities and equipment
are amazing, I am taught by professional chefs looking to
share their knowledge. I enjoy meeting new people,
trying new food and learning new techniques.

Isla

Level 3 Hospitality Management and Supervision

I chose to study here because I wanted to do a hospitality
course rather than several A Level subjects. I like the
people I work with and the practical elements prepare
me for going into the hospitality industry in the future.

Noah

Level 3 Hospitality Management and Supervision

I like that we have a public restaurant and great facilities,
our teachers are passionate about the subject and are
always willing to help. When I finish College I plan to
travel and work in a restaurant.

Katie

Level 3 Professional Chef

I really enjoy all the practical work and making a variety
of dishes. All the teachers are bubbly and enthusiastic
about the course which makes it more enjoyable.
I hope to work in pastry in the future.

Brandon-Paul

Level 2 Professional Chef

I love cooking because there's so much you can do. We cover
so many different things so there is always something new
to learn. The College is a very welcoming place that has
allowed me to make new friends and enhance my skills.