Eastleigh College has moved to online learning, as such campuses are closed to the vast majority of learners. The College remains open (including over the Easter holiday period) for 16-18 learners of key workers, and those learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). However, for both categories, learners are asked to stay at home where it is safe to do so. Consistent with public health advice, learners and staff are asked to follow public health guidance and the steps outlined via the 'read more' button.
The Hospitality and Catering industry employs over 1.9 million people and is worth over £8 billion to the UK economy. It’s an exciting industry to be part of, with fast-changing trends and a diverse number of roles available. Careers could include working as an Events Manager, a Head Chef, Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Catering Manager. The environment is often flexible, with the industry functioning 24 hours a day.
Catering and Hospitality can open a range of doors, from working in a bar or restaurant to travelling the world on cruise ships and airlines.
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Full-Time
The programme involves practical work in our kitchens and restaurant. Theory will take place in a classroom…
Full-Time
Do you like Cooking? Do you enjoy cooking and working with people? Do you want to learn more about…
Full-Time
The course involves front of house and kitchen service. There will be practical work and independent…
ECTA Apprenticeship
A commis chef prepares food and carries out basic cooking tasks under the supervision of a more senior…
Full-Time
Your programme will involve practical work in our kitchens and restaurant. Theory will take place in…
Full-Time
The Programme allows students to choose to specialise in either Kitchen and Larder or Patisserie and…
Full-Time
This exciting programme will give you an unprecedented opportunity to enter a career in the food and…
The College has three industrial-sized kitchens which are all equipped with modern, up-to-date facilities, and these serve a newly refurbished restaurant, East Avenue, which can sit up to 60 people. Alongside experienced lecturers, this provides students with a fresh and modern environment which will provide them with the skills to confidently progress into the workplace.
Students are able to enter various competitions during their course, which may include tasks such as taking over hotel kitchens for a weekend or running gala events. The College has great employment links with local businesses, and holds a partnership with Holiday Inn as their official training provider. Speakers regularly attend the College to inform students of the different types of careers available to them, coming from backgrounds including the Navy, EHO, and AA inspection.
Young chefs and hospitality students from Eastleigh College were joined by other competitors from training providers across the south to take part in the southern regional heat of an established national competition. The Major Series 2020, which is organised by Major International in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, saw 50 competitors take over Eastleigh College's three professional kitchens and East Avenue restaurant and work their culinary majic across ten different classes from 'afternoon tea' to 'street food'.
One student has reaped the benefits of winning a day's mentoring at a Michelin star restaurant, while all our catering and hospitality students have had a busy start to the new academic year taking advantage of an array of work experience and industry-led opportunities.