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Hospitality

If you're passionate about food and looking for a career to get your creative juices cooking, Hospitality and Catering at Newcastle College will prepare you for life in the kitchen.

Under the guidance of professional and experienced chefs, you will explore the industry and develop the skills and techniques you need to succeed.

Practice your skills in industry-standard kitchens and put them to the test in our student run Bistro and fine-dining restaurant, The Chefs' Academy.

Outside of the classroom, you could take part in masterclasses with renowned chefs, undertake a work placement in a local restaurant or even take part in national competitions.

Whether you want to be a chef, a master baker or run your own restaurant, you can choose a course to suit your tastes.

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Introduction to Professional Cookery - Level 1

Would you describe yourself as a foodie? Do you love experimenting in the kitchen? Take your skills further with this Professional Cookery course.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Professional Cookery - Level 2

If you have a passion for cooking, this Professional Cookery course is a recipe for success.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Professional Cookery - Level 3

Become a true MasterChef with this Professional Cookery - Level 3 course. Apply now.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Email us: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk

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Daisy Glasper

Level 3 Professional Cookery

"Newcastle College has supported me so much over the last few years, especially with all the competitions I’ve been part of! I’ve had so many opportunities that I wouldn’t have had without studying here, whether that be the tutors taking the class to Dublin to experience many different food outlets and history or us going to Malta for a two-week work experience placement. I couldn’t have had a more positive experience."

Jaiden Shek

Level 2 Professional Cookery

"My course has given me so many experiences from working in a Michelin star fine dining restaurant to a bit more of a fast passed kitchen environment. I had no idea I would be given the opportunity to be involved with these brands and such established restaurants."