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.
Specialism for Junior College
Our 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.
Junior College Catering and Hospitality students study in separate Junior College kitchens.
They also study GCSE Maths and English alongside their chosen specialism.
“The College really stood out to me—it felt bright and vibrant. I also liked hearing about the opportunities the course offers, like working in the on-site Yarrow Hotel.
“The course has really helped build my confidence and communication skills. I’ve become more talkative and find it easier to chat with people and make friends.”
Blake
Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
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.
Featured news and blogs from Catering and Hospitality
Work Placement Success – Jordan at Pilgrim's Hospice Thanet
Learn how Level 2 Professional Catering student, Jordan, cooked up a storm during his work experience placement in the Pilgrims Hospice Thanet kitchens.
Alumni Spotlight – Chris Stevens, Catering
Chris Stevens, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at The Yarrow, began his journey in Catering at EKC Broadstairs College. He spoke to us about his story so far.
From Royalty to world-class hotels: College friends reunite 50 years on
A group of friends, who all studied at EKC Broadstairs College (then Thanet Technical College) reunited on campus to celebrate 50 years since they studied a National Diploma in Hotel and Catering Operations.
Meet our 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.
How you apply for a course at EKC Broadstairs College
Step 1 – Find a course you’re interested in
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Step 3 – Come to an applicant day
Come along to EKC Broadstairs College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
Career prospects
Example:
Restaurant and Catering Manager
£
£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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“This course was a really good decision on my part to come and do it on a Thursday night. I really do enjoy it.
“I’ve met some lovely people and I’ve been able to create some more dishes at home for the family. It’s just been a good decision all around. I’d sum it up by saying it’s something different, you learn a couple of skills and it’s free food.”
Elon
Evening Cookery
“We do a lot of hands-on work, especially student lunches at the Yarrow Hotel.
“That involves serving around 20–40 covers, often with locals and regular customers. It helps us learn how to become servers or waiters in a real environment.
“If you’re interested in hospitality—front or back of house—I’d highly recommend it.”
Samuel
Level 3 Front of House and Advanced Patisserie
“My experience here is very inspiring,as I work alongside professional chefs.
“It’s great to see them hard at work, whilst you realise that you’re on the same journey they were on before becoming professionals.
“If I had to sum up my studies in a few words, I’d say I would say it’s been full of adventure, inspiring, enjoyable and interesting.”
Caine
Level 2 Professional Cookery
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