Hospitality & Catering
Our hospitality & catering courses are ideal for those who have a real passion for cooking and aim to seek employment in this exciting industry. Our wonderful culinary courses range from catering courses for school leavers to professional cooking courses for adults! Discover our full course selection below.
Our expert tutors and industry-standard equipment will provide you with the necessary skills to achieve success in the hospitality sector.
Trips and visits
Hospitality and catering students will have the opportunity to visit local and national hospitality businesses, learning from industry experts and renowned chefs. You will also be able to visit fresh produce suppliers, such as butchers, fishmongers and vegetable suppliers.
Each year, students also have the chance to put their skills to the test by entering the Welsh International Culinary Championships.
Industry links
At Warrington & Vale Royal College we have outstanding connections with some of the best chefs in the North West. These include Gary Usher from Elite Bistros and Michelin-star chef Aiden Byrne from The Church Green Gastropub.
Our own successful past students regularly return to college to share their skills and experiences. Previous student Russell Wood, for instance, went on to work at 2 Michelin starred Moor Hall restaurant, and has returned to college on numerous occasions to deliver cooking masterclasses.
I am
16-18 Years Old
Beginning at Level 1 Culinary Skills, our hospitality and catering courses will help you gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to become a professional chef. Over the course of three years, you will develop advanced cookery techniques as well as discovering the operations aspect of a hospitality business. Once fully-qualified, you will be ready to seek employment in this fast-paced, thriving industry.
I am an
Adult Learner
If you have a flair for cooking or baking and would love to boost your skills, our part-time hospitality & catering courses are perfect for you! Whether you're aiming to secure employment as a professional baker or just have some fun on our Buckley's BBQ course, our exciting courses will help you achieve your goal.
Christmas Cake Decorating
Part Time
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Food Safety Awareness
Distance Learning
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Introduction to Sponges and Cakes
Part Time
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Level 2 Certificate Customer Service for Hospitality
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Patisserie & Confectionery
Part Time
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Next Steps in Sponges and Cakes
Part Time
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Vegetarian Cookery
Part Time
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Meet our students
Previous student James Tomkins studied Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery at the college, during which he secured a work placement at The French, a prestigious restaurant boasting four AA Rosettes.
James impressed the head chef so much that he was offered a permanent position, and he has recently been promoted to chef de partie. James has even worked behind the scenes of BBC2's popular TV show The Great British Menu.
There is no other career I would have considered. I’ve wanted to cook since I was very young.”
Past student Liam Rogers studied Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery before progressing on to work in Michelin-starred restaurants including Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham and Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland.
Liam also made it through to the finals of the popular BBC cooking show MasterChef: The Professionals, impressing judges with his technique and presentation.
Meet our tutors
Paul Ratcliffe
Hospitality Tutor Paul Ratcliffe has many years of industry experience, having worked at numerous well-respected restaurants across the UK.
Paul enjoys sharing his skills and experience with his students, saying: "It has always been an ambition of mine to share my knowledge and passion for food and the hospitality industry."
Explore our facilities
Industry Standard Kitchens
Buckley's Restaurant
Choosing a career based on Hospitality & Catering Back to top
28 June 2022
Local catering company hugely impressed with culinary talent on display at Warrington & Vale Royal College
26 May 2022
Warrington & Vale Royal College host first ever International Wine & Food Society Black Pudding Competition final judged by top chefs Paul Heathcote MBE and Aiden Byrne
19 May 2022
Warrington & Vale Royal College students battle to win cook-off in front of Michelin starred judges
24 January 2022
Hospitality & Catering department receives Excellence Award
2 December 2021
