Our Hospitality and Catering learners have had a very busy start to the academic year!
They recently collaborated with food development experts, TUGO Food Solutions, to help prepare for their takeover of our student-run restaurant, The Meadows.
Nicole and Marcus, two of TUGO’s Development Chefs, joined our learners in the Meadows’ kitchen for two full days of preparation, helping them refine their skills to deliver the professional brief.
On Thursday 2nd October, the team were ready for the TUGO Takeover!
The Meadows restaurant at our Hitchin campus was buzzing with excitement as members of the public were seated for their exclusive, fine-dining dinner service.
The TUGO Takeover menu was developed by Nicole and Marcus from TUGO, check out the delicious dishes below:
Amuse-Bouche
Smoked cheddar and truffle gougère (v)
Starter
Crab Raviolo, Duo of Peas, Samphire, Crab bisque, Lemon Beurre Blanc
or
Spinach, Ricotta and Egg yolk Raviolo, Lemon Burre Blanc (v)
Mains
Chicken and Pancetta Ballotine, Leek mosaic, Smoked cauliflower puree, Pressed potato dauphinoise, Madeira jus
or
Hen of the woods Tart, Leek mosaic, Smoked cauliflower puree, pressed potato dauphinoise, Maderia jus.
Dessert
Classic tarte tatin with a twist
Served with “Pâtisserie” ice cream (v)
Petit fours
Apple marigold Marshmallow Sea salt and Dark Chocolate truffle
The challenge of catering for many guests, while delivering a professional brief set by TUGO was a fantastic insight into our Hospitality and Catering learners’ future careers, providing valuable real-life work experience to add to their CVs.
The takeover was an incredible success, we’re extremely proud of our learners for their hard work preparing and delivering the takeover event.
Food Development Director at TUGO Food Solutions commented:
“What a great night we had! The learners were all incredible, the skill, passion & dedication they showed was truly inspirational. The menu written by Nicole and Marcus was amazing and every plate that was presented was on point.
“We really believe in giving back to our wonderful industry, and I have to say it is in safe hands at North Hertfordshire College. The calibre of new chefs coming out of these doors is heartwarming and we cannot wait to watch their journeys.”
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our friends at TUGO Food Solutions for helping our learners refine their skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
Do you want to gain key hospitality and catering skills while collaborating with experience industry professionals, like the team at TUGO Food Solutions? Be the best you. Ever. Start your Hospitality and Catering career at NHC.