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When you study one of NHC’s catering and hospitality courses, you’ll learn the practical skills involved with catering for different environments, as well as key theoretical knowledge of safety standards and customer service. You’ll also have access to valuable experiences to help you start your career through our excellent employer partnerships and our industry-standard facilities. Design menus and cook and serve themed meals in our Hart Kitchens restaurant and Hart Deli snack shack, and take orders and brew a range of hot drinks in our coffee and sandwich bar – all from a familiar location of our Hitchin campus.
Our students regularly compete in high-profile competitions both nationally and locally, and often support professional chefs at events. By joining one of our courses, you’ll also gain experience in both national and local establishments (some of whom hold Michelin stars!), thanks to the industry connections of our tutors.
No matter what area of the hospitality sector you’re looking to join, start your journey with NHC.
The Hospitality and Catering industry is the 3rd largest private sector employer in the UK, so there are plenty of career options open for you to explore. In fact, Hospitality & Catering continues to be identified as an employment growth area in Hertfordshire over the next five years.
A course from North Hertfordshire College will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen area – the world is your oyster! Career options open to you after your course include, but are not limited to:
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery
The course really opened my eyes as to what goes on in the industry, you start with the basics and then learn how to elevate your dishes. You have experiences in the production kitchen throughout your studies when you are asked to create menu dishes for the visiting diners.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
The tutors have provided me with lots of opportunities for me to take part in, like cooking with different professional chefs and lots of competitions. The tutors are very kind and helpful, and the opportunities have been so helpful in shaping my course so far.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery
My placement at The Star will greatly give me the best start possible in my career, leading to future opportunities. By Anthony having these connections within the industry it greatly benefits the students within the catering department to give them the best possible start.
Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery
I love college. I knew what I wanted to do and couldn't wait to start. I am learning so many different skills while I'm here. It was the right decision for me, and I'm looking forward to going through all the levels and getting a job in a high-end restaurant.
We have developed strong links with the local community over many years, through our tutors’ industry experience and our network of successful alumni. We continue to expand and nurture these relationships so that we can continue to offer great opportunities to our students. As a student on an NHC Hospitality & Catering course, you’ll benefit from regular talks and demonstrations from guest speakers from across the hospitality and catering sector, as well as the opportunity to attend external trips to hospitality establishments and competitions.
Work experience opportunities include placements in a variety of hospitality and catering organisations. This includes Michelin-starred restaurants, some of the best local restaurants in Hertfordshire, and prestigious fine dining establishments in London.
Our students are well respected in their placements, too. But don’t just take our word for it – Michelin star chef Andrew Pern says we “clearly have excellent training standards.” So that’s pretty great!
North Hertfordshire College is proud to offer a range of professional and leisure courses to adults in the local community.
Whether you’re looking to change career, improve your skills, or pick up a new hobby and make new friends, NHC has a course for you.
