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Catering & Hospitality
The catering and hospitality sector is a diverse, exciting industry that could see you working on cruise ships, bars, restaurants and hotels.
Serve up a career in Catering & Hospitality
You will study in our industry standard training kitchens and gain experience of a real working environment in our award-winning restaurant, The Waterside Brasserie. You’ll learn how to create delicious dishes in our fully equipped training kitchen and demonstration theatre and discover more about food preparation, cooking and food safety.
As part of your programme, you will also take part in fantastic work placements and community projects with local businesses and charities to gain real working experience in the sector.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
You will get the opportunity to work in our on-site commercial restaurant, the Waterside Brasserie
You will take part in fantastic work placements and community projects with local businesses and charities to gain real life experience
You can expect to whip up a storm in the kitchen; we boast not one, but four within our main building where the majority of lessons will be held
Choose from eleven different courses designed to help start your career in the catering and hospitality industry
Catering & Hospitality Success Stories
The culinary courses at Middlesbrough College are outstanding. My tutors are supportive and encourage me to be creative. There’s also so many opportunities to take part in culinary competitions which is fantastic as it allows us to hone our skills and create new dishes.
Jean Claudine Villanueva, BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management
When I finish the course, I’m going to Rudding Park for bar management training. I’m really looking forward to learning different techniques and being able to apply the skills I’ve gained at College.
Harvey Rolfe, Level 3 Food and Beverage Service
My favourite part about studying Catering and Hospitality at Middlesbrough College is taking part in lots of competitions. I love competing and I even won a NECTA competition for my quiche!
Liam Kellett, Level 1 Catering & Hospitality
Studying at Middlesbrough College gave me valuable industry skills and helped me get my foot in the door of my chosen career.
Luke Franks, Level 3 Professional Catering
On the course we learn key skills that employers are looking for and our tutors are great at helping us gain work experience and employment.
Lee Russell, Level 2 Professional Cookery
The knowledge and skills I’ve gained at the College have also helped me to get a job as a Barman – my manager was really impressed when he heard about what I’d picked up on my course!
Connor Brady, Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision
Careers in Catering & Hospitality
Potential salary
£31,378.39
Entry level salary
£9,380.39
Average salary
£21,509.00
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
23
Potential salary
£42,730.04
Entry level salary
£10,596.80
Average salary
£25,328.29
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
6
Potential salary
£31,087.97
Entry level salary
£8,626.44
Average salary
£20,958.55
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
5
Potential salary
£23,348.07
Entry level salary
£2,778.13
Average salary
£10,563.00
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
29
Potential salary
£33,324.02
Entry level salary
£13,795.34
Average salary
£13,951.09
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£20,972.85
Entry level salary
£2,341.72
Average salary
£8,998.72
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
13
Employers we work with
- Gisborough Hall Hotel
- Brockley Hall
- Jury’s Inn
- Travelodge
- Crathorne Arms
- Deli Fresh
- Country Valley Butchers
Catering & Hospitality courses
Advanced Bread Making
Catering & Hospitality
Part Time
|
2 days
Age Group:
(19+)
BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management (Top-Up) – Full Time – Level 6
Catering & Hospitality
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management (Top-up) – Part Time – Level 6
Catering & Hospitality
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (Top-up) – Full Time – Level 6
Catering & Hospitality
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (Top-up) – Part Time – Level 6
Catering & Hospitality
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
Bread Making Basics
Catering & Hospitality
Part Time
Age Group:
(19+)
Butchery Skills
Catering & Hospitality
Part Time
Middlesbrough College
|
Age Group:
(19+)
Certificate in Culinary Skills/Certificate in Hospitality – Level 1
Catering & Hospitality
Full Time
|
1 year
City and Guilds
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Chocolate Making
Catering & Hospitality
Part Time
|
2 days
Middlesbrough College
|
Age Group:
(19+)