Hospitality and Catering

From enthusiasts to budding chefs to bakers, our range of courses means there's something to inspire you.  Our cookery courses are taught by professional chefs in professional-quality facilities. 

Our student-led restaurant, BR6 and Bakehouse has won a series of awards, by training in our industry-standard kitchens and working in our award-winning restaurant, you will get the opportunity not only to develop your practical skills but also to understand how a commercial restaurant is run.

A student working with the chef in the kitchen

General Patisserie and Confectionery - Certificate

If you see yourself becoming a pastry chef this qualification is for you. Focussing on the skills required around the patisserie and confectionary side of things this qualification is intended for patissiers, pastry cooks and other professional catering staff. The course is also an ideal starting point for anyone who enjoys baking and wishes to develop their skills and knowledge to a high standard. Skills are taught through a wide range of practical activities within our training kitchens, the hot and cold desserts, breads and cakes you produce will be sold in our student led BR6 Bakehouse and Restaurant.

  • Orpington
  • 27/09/2025
  • Level 2
  • Part Time

Culinary Skills - Diploma

This course will suit you if you have some basic skills and experience as a chef, probably from a role where you work under supervision. You want to gain a formal qualification and increase your skills so that you can take on a more senior role. This course is a natural progression from those who have completed the Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Culinary Skills. Students further develop practical skills, knowledge and experience gained in the first year, and prepare you for advanced level qualifications or a career in the Hospitality Industry.

  • Multiple Locations
  • 01/09/2025
  • Level 2
  • Full Time

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Where can it lead?

Find out more about the jobs available once you have successfully completed a course in this area.

Bakers

£18,633 Potential salary 59 open vacancies

Chefs

£21,509 Potential salary 369 open vacancies

Cooks

£13,296 Potential salary 88 open vacancies

Kitchen Staff

£18,316 Potential salary 80 open vacancies

Restaurant / Food Service Managers

£25,328 Potential salary 170 open vacancies

Restaurant / Food Service Supervisors

£20,959 Potential salary 78 open vacancies

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