Weston College, Further Education for 16-18 year olds

Hospitality and Catering courses

Our outstanding facilities and industry links will help you achieve your goals.

Hospitality and Catering

Studying Hospitality and Catering at Weston College

Whether you're looking to run a restaurant, serve front of house, be a head chef or start your own catering business, we offer a range of courses that can help you achieve your goals.

We have two pathways to choose from:

Classroom and kitchen based courses at The Grove Training Kitchen and Restaurant - see below for more information.
Learn as you work with The School of Food, Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship in Weston-super-Mare or Bristol. See all the latest vacancies here.

Whichever route you choose you can apply below - start by selecting the course you're interested in.

Available Hospitality and Catering courses

It's not too late to apply for September start...

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Why study Hospitality and Catering with Weston College?

Across the UK the hospitality sector is growing. The demand for skilled hospitality and catering professionals is high, and a qualification in this subject area could lead you to a successful career in the industry.

The jobs available are very diverse. You could find yourself working in a commercial kitchen, a restaurant, a hotel, at an event venue, or one of the many thousands of other roles within the sector.

You'll have clear progression opportunities. The hospitality and catering industry has plenty of progression opportunities. You can start at Level 1 and work your way up, opening up more opportunities and accessing the highest-paid jobs.

Our courses are different. Through our links with the Chefs' Forum, and the amazing chefs we have on board with the School of Food, no matter which pathway you choose you'll have access to some great industry experts and guest sessions.

Occupations related to Hospitality and Catering

Hotel or accommodation manager/proprietor

Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hotels, hostels, lodging homes, holiday camps, holiday flats and chalets, and organise the domestic, catering, and entertainment facilities on passenger ships.

Average annual earnings: £19,656
Employment in region: 1,149 positions

Restaurant or catering establishment manager/proprietor

Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering services of restaurants, hotels and large-scale catering services within other organisations.

Average annual earnings: £18,350
Employment in region: 3,110 positions

Publican or manager of licensed premises

Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.

Average annual earnings: £22,445
Employment in region: 1,936 positions

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What Our Students Say

Jordan Hinks, Professional Cookery

Jordan Hinks

“This course has varied and interesting, and I constantly learnt new dishes and expanded my skills”

Former school: King Alfred

Course: Professional Cookery

What next? Progressing to the Level 3 Diploma and then aiming to get a job on a cruise liner or in a high-end restaurant or hotel.

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