Gain the skills you need to thrive in the culinary arts.
Learn more about what EKC Folkestone College has to offer and apply today.
Catering and Hospitality
Full time courses
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Why study with us?
Professional training kitchens
Learn culinary skills and techniques from chefs in our industry-standard preparation kitchens.
Students will learn how to create and prepare menus using a range of produce and creative skills.
Gain industry experience
We match students with valuable work placements, many of which go on to offer our students paid work.
We partner with a variety of local restaurants and businesses. Employers also visit the College to provide workshops.
Opportunities to compete
Take part in local, regional and national skills competitions such as KFE heats, WorldSkills and Young Chefs.
These are the perfect way for students to showcase their skills, hone their palates and explore their creativity.
Grow your career
Our courses can help you progress into a range of different careers such as Catering Manager, Private Chef, Nutritionist, and Food Stylist.
Learn new techniques to broaden your skills and prepare for your next role.
Adult Learning
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.
Students hear from the award winning team at Rocksalt
Students met with Executive Head Chef for the Rocksalt Group, Marcin Szelag, who spoke about his journey into the industry and what it’s like to work for the Rocksalt group.
As part of the visit students toured the restaurant and kitchens, met the staff and had the opportunity to ask all of their culinary questions.
“In this industry, the most important thing is to have patience and passion.
Kitchens can be fun, even in the most stressful of times, especially when the whole team rallies around and supports one another.”
Daniel Eiste
Catering and Hospitality alumni
I decided to do this course because I have always had a passion for cooking. The variation of flavours, spices and ingredients used around the world fascinates me. I’d love to travel and get a better understanding of different cuisines and cultures.
Fletcher
Level 3 Professional Cookery
Catering Students expand culinary horizons with Plant-Based workshop
16 January 2025
Catering students at EKC Folkestone College recently broadened their culinary expertise with an innovative plant-based cooking workshop
How you apply for a course at Folkestone College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply through our online application system for the department you are choosing.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to EKC Folkestone College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see which course is right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Catering and Bar Managers
£
£27,040
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Catering and bar managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering and bar facilities and services of licensed premises, factories, shops, theatres, educational premises and other establishments. They also manage outside catering businesses and shops selling food cooked on the premises.
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