Catering and hospitality is an industry that is constantly changing and developing. It provides the public with food, drink and accommodation. There are jobs at all levels, from assistant level to senior management.

Learn the practical and theoretical skills needed to join the catering industry. You will be taught in a new, purpose-built teaching kitchen and serve your food in the college’s own restaurant, which is open to the public. Why not take a look at the new kitchen and restaurant facilities here?

The hospitality courses we run teach the fundamental elements of this exciting and fast moving industry. The courses cover such topics as team development, people management, event planning and accommodation operations.

After completing your course you may progress to employment in the hotel, catering and hospitality industries, or go on to further study.

Full-time courses:

• Catering Entry Level Foundation Pathway
• Chef and Restaurant Level 1 Certificate
• Chef and Restaurant Level 2 Certificate
• Hospitality BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma

Part-time courses:

• Junior Chefs Club - Reading (14-16 years only)
• General Patisserie and Confectionary Level 2 Diploma
• Food and Beverage Service Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Food and Beverage Service Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2
• Professional Cookery Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Professional Cookery Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Professional Cookery Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 3

Visit our course search page for further information.

Case Study

Hasan Nawaz
Chef and Restaurant Level 1 Certificate

Why this course?

I had looked around for a while and did my homework on the best courses available to me in the industry before accepting a place at Reading College. I am really enjoying it and the best part is I am learning my craft from chefs who have all worked professionally in the industry. We train in commercial kitchens too so I have the benefit of learning in an authentic environment similar to how my workplace will be.

What next?

I have had a brilliant start to my professional training and I am keen to add to it to make me a great chef. I have been offered an Apprenticeship which may eventually see me working at The Dorchester and The Ritz in London. I’d also like to work abroad, in Paris maybe.