If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
You will be required to purchase a uniform, knife set and course handbook at approximately approx £220. Please ask about receiving funding for this.
What are the next steps?
You will be invited into college to attend a meet the tutor chat.
Modules Studied
You will study the following modules:
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Preparing and Serving Drinks
Introduction to Food Commodities
Using Kitchen Equipment
Health and Safety and Food Safety Awareness in Catering
Introduction to Kitchen Equipment
Preparing and Displaying Salads and Sandwiches for Service
Introduction to Pastry and Cake Preparation and Cooking Methods
Assisting at a Hospitality Event
Legislation in Food and Beverage Service
Food and Beverage Service Skills
Prepare and Clean a Food Area and Appliances
Food Safety in Catering
Times of Delivery
You will receive your timetable before the start of term.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
You will complete the following:
Assignments
Practical Observations
Short Question Answers Papers
Multiple Choice Papers
Food Safety
Health & Safety
After completing the course, you will be able to progress onto Level 1 Diploma in professional cookery or Front of house City & Guilds
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