Gain the skills you need to thrive in the catering industry.
Catering and Hospitality
Adult Learning
We offer a variety of part-time and short courses, specifically designed for adult learners. Whether you’re looking to begin a new career, upskill and add services to your offer or simply learn more about a hobby, we’ve got a course for you.
We accommodate for daytime and evening learning, providing courses that are tailored around working adults, and common childcare struggles.
Full time courses
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Begin your Career
Our courses can help you progress into a range of different careers such as:
- Corporate Caterer
- Hotelier
- Chef
- Hospitality
Throughout your course you will take part in industry placements, to ensure you have the relevant skills and experience to progress into the Catering and Hospitality sector.
Learn in our Professional Training Kitchen
You will 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.
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 Brockway
Level 3 Professional Cookery
Daniel Eiste
We asked a student alum what advice he’d give to students wanting to work within the industry:
“I’d tell students to always embrace the challenge. 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 round and supports one another. It’s a hard job and a tough industry, but if you enjoy what you do then you will be fine.”
Gain Valuable Industry Experience
We work with a variety of local restaurants and businesses, many of which provide industry placements for our students. Employers also visit the College to provide workshops and masterclasses in our professional kitchens.
We work hard to ensure students are matched with valuable placements, many of which go on to offer our students paid work.
Take Part in Skills Competitions
Students have the opportunity to 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.
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.
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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