Michael Caines Academy – Professional Cookery (and Food Service)

On this course you will:

• Develop your catering craft skills to an exceptional standard
• Experience visits, placements, ‘farm to fork’ and ‘vine to glass’ sessions
• Enjoy challenging practical and theoretical workshops
• Attend masterclasses from industry leaders such as Michael Caines
• Study for a Certificate in Food and Beverage Service and a Diploma in Professional Cookery
• Work within the superbly equipped @thirty-four restaurant and kitchens
• Attend a period of work placement with Michael Caines and his teams

Assignments and practical examinations.

You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. If you do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths you may still be considered for this course, but you will be required to study this subject alongside your course. You must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering and have an aptitude for hospitality skills.

A two day selection process will also form part of the entry requirements. 

For those with prior hospitality qualifications

If you have existing professional hospitality qualifications, please contact the team to discuss the most appropriate qualifications for you to join us on should you have already completed studies elsewhere. We can discuss your needs and find the course that is most suitable for you to join us on, which may be a Level 2 or 3 qualification.

Uniform, knives and equipment will cost approximately £350.00. This equipment will last you for your entire programme and will positively help start your career in the catering and hospitality sector.