Four Bournemouth & Poole College Hospitality and Catering students are celebrating after making their way into the final of the Institute of Hospitality’s Southern Branch Student of the Year Awards 2018, with one even taking the prize for Front of House Student of the Year.
The ceremony, which took place at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, saw the awards presented by Jane Devonshire (MasterChef winner 2016).
An often unheard of hidden gem at the college’s Lansdowne site, Escoffier fine dining restaurant has, for the eighth year, been Highly Commended in its annual rosette inspection by the AA (Automobile Association).
In the report produced at the time of the unannounced visit, the inspector highlighted that the service team had ‘impeccable presentation’, the restaurant gave ‘a true dining experience’ and the ‘skilled cooking and quality of food represents superb value for money.’
Georga Turner a Level 3 Level 3 BTEC Computing student has been selected to be part of the newly formed Digipigz, an innovative idea set up by Liz Lean PR’s youngest member of staff and Account Executive, Leila Willingham.
Georga who is keen to get more females into technical subjects said “If I could inspire and be a role model for one girl, I’d be very happy.”
More than 300 Bournemouth & Poole College students took part in a charity football tournament and carried out random acts of kindness as part of their Student Volunteering Week.
Bournemouth & Poole College has embarked on an exciting new partnership with local celebrity chef, Sarah Ali Choudhury, to host two new Indian cooking hobby courses.
