Catering and Hospitality
Whether you dream of a career as a head chef, owning your own restaurant or taking your culinary skills around the world, a career in Catering and Hospitality is exciting and rewarding.
Department Overview
At Bournemouth and Poole College, you’ll learn in outstanding industry-standard facilities, guided by inspirational lecturers and experienced mentors who are passionate about helping you to succeed. You’ll be training in our commercial outlet, preparing and serving dishes to real customers in a professional environment.
As part of the Compass building, opened in September 2026, we have five new kitchen environments for our students to work in:
Escoffier (Restaurant)
A ‘Fine-dining’ restaurant featuring:
- a main production kitchen;
- a pastry production kitchen;
- a larder with cooking stations;
- Two practical kitchens;
- a larder store.
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Hospitality and Catering at Bournemouth and Poole College
What course are you looking for?
Food & Hospitality Services Level 2 FT
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
Full-time
Introduction to Catering & Hospitality Level 1
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
Full-time
Specialised Chefs Apprenticeship Scholarship
Start Date
26/27
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Apprenticeship
Latest News
25th June 2026
Bournemouth and Poole College Student Triumphs as NCFE National ‘Learner of the Year’
23rd June 2026
Michelin-starred chef Steve Drake to Lead Culinary Arts Education at the Bournemouth Campus
23rd June 2026