Gain the skills you need to thrive in culinary arts and hospitality management.
Learn more about what EKC Broadstairs College has to offer and apply today.
Catering and Hospitality
Full time courses
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Why study with us?
Professional training kitchens
With our history as a catering college, learn culinary skills and techniques from chefs in our industry-standard preparation kitchens.
Our students learn how to create and prepare menus with a focus on sustainability.
Work experience on our doorstep
Students showcase their skills and culinary knowledge at regular student dinners, cooking gourmet dishes for paying customers at on-site commercial hotel and restaurant, The Yarrow.
Opportunities to compete
Have the chance to enter competitions such as KFE4Skills, a competition endorsed by WorldSkills UK.
Last year, our catering students took home the gold medal.
Exclusive Butler School
Our Hospitality courses are delivered in partnership with the Exclusive Butler School.
Gain the most desirable skills needed to work in high-end hospitality by learning from highly experienced Butler trainers
Give back to the community
Our curriculum includes taking part in Community Week, giving students the chance to use their skills in the wider community.
Adult courses
Enhance your cooking skills and learn new techniques, under the trained eye
of our chef lecturers in our professional kitchens.
Our courses designed for adult learners are perfect for those who have an interest in cooking and want to learn more or refresh their skills.
Specialism for Junior College
The Junior College takes applications from learners who are currently in Year 9 at school, or equivalent if home-schooled, and are interested in pursuing a career in the Catering and Hospitality or Sports industries.
The Catering and Hospitality students study in our Junior College kitchens as well as GCSE Maths and English and more.
Read more in our “What is Junior College?” blog.
Meet out Catering and Hospitality Programme Director
Gareth Oliver has been with East Kent Colleges Group for over a decade, starting out as a Chef Lecturer before working his way up to become our Programme Director for Catering and Hospitality.
He works with students to ensure they gain essential industry knowledge, such as through relevant work placements.
Trips and Events
Work Placement at Sketch
Five students were offered employment at a three Michelin-starred London restaurant after impressing the Executive Head Chef.
They all took part in a week-long work placement at the iconic London dining destination Sketch.
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Level 3 Hospitality and Catering student, Sophie, was awarded silver in the Culinary Arts category in the Commercial Industries competition at MidKent College’s Medway Campus.
She prepared a classic chicken dish called ‘Poulet Sauté a la Hongroise’ and a dish using soft boiled eggs called ‘Oeufs Chasseur’.
Pilgrims Hospice Catering
Level 2 Professional Catering student Jordan cooked up a storm during his work experience placement in the Pilgrims Hospice Thanet kitchens.
We have worked collaboratively with the Pilgrims Hospice for many years, supplying afternoon high tea complete with waiting staff and Christmas dinners.
Young Cooks Competition
We are proud to host the Young Cooks competition.
Led by Social Enterprise Kent, this competition serves as a valuable experience for primary, secondary and further education students to engage with a career in cookery.
How you apply for a course at Broadstairs College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our range of adult courses, and find the subject and study program that is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for a course via our website and application system.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to EKC Broadstairs College for an interview, where our team will explore your options and get you enrolled on a course.
Career prospects
Example:
Restaurant and Catering Manager
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£29,640
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
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.
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“I think taking the catering qualification at college was a really good decision. It’s provided me with plenty of skills that will help me through life.
“When I’m cooking the time just flies by, and I’m absolutely enjoying learning lots of new things.”
Jordan Herring
Level 2 Professional Cookery
“I’ve been cooking in industry-standard kitchens since Year 10, as I started Catering during my time at the Junior College. I’m glad I chose that route as it gave me a headstart into the industry.
“Since then I’ve progressed onto Level 3 and have had the opportunity to work so many exciting events and functions.
Megan Marvier
Level 3 Professional Cookery
“I graduated from College when the hotel first opened. Being quite young, it took me time to learn my skills, and now I’m someone that students and staff can look up to.
“If it wasn’t for certain staff members at College, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Chris Stevens
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at The Yarrow
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