Hospitality & Catering

When it comes to food, the first thing people usually think about is hotels, cafes and restaurants but the catering industry is massive:

Contract catering - providing food in hospitals, prisons, schools and airline companies. The students who opt to study Hospitality in KS4 are provided with the knowledge, skills and experience to progress onto a college course for those interested in a career in catering and hospitality. In this course our students develop the knowledge and understanding related to a range of hospitality and catering providers. They learn about issues related to nutrition and food safety and how this affects successful hospitality and catering operations.   The practical side of the course develops food preparation and cooking skills as well as problem solving, organisation and time management. The skills covered include pastry making, bread making and shaping, making fresh pasta, meat and vegetable preparation.  To help with this, the students also learn how to follow a time plan to prepare, cook and present a wide range of dishes. The students have the opportunity to study areas such as:

• Food preparation and cooking
• Hygiene
• Health and safety
• Preparation of a selected range of foods
• Cookery - using a range of cookery methods and techniques
• The Industry: accommodation, food and drink, front of house
• Types of products and services provided
• Job roles, career opportunities and training
• Customer care
• Standards of service
• Menu planning, preparation and presentation
• Planning for functions and events
• Costing menus and events
• Communication and teamwork
• Environmental considerations.

Exam information 2021-2022

Hospitality and catering Curriculum