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.
“My favourite part is probably Thursdays because we cook a full menu and sell everything we make, so it gives us real industry experience.
“I also really enjoy making desserts because I like sweet things, and now I have the skills to recreate them at home afterwards.”
Grace
Level 3 Professional Cookery
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.
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Places to Eat (and Work) in Folkestone
If you’re studying Catering at our College, or thinking about a future in the food industry, Folkestone is the perfect place.
How you apply for a course at EKC Folkestone 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 Folkestone 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:
Catering and Bar Managers
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£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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“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 the world after College and get a further understanding of different cuisines and cultures.”
Fletcher
Level 3 Professional Cookery
“I’d love to run my own restaurant in the future.
I was never given the opportunity to learn Catering in school and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.
“To anyone starting starting College, I would say to just enjoy all of it.”
Franky
Level 2 Professional Cookery
“Cooking has always been something I really enjoy, and I didn’t get to do much of it in my old career.
“At home I don’t have a lot of free time for it, so being able to come to College gives me the chance to cook more and focus on something I genuinely enjoy.”
Leo
Level 2 Professional Cookery
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