Our catering and hospitality courses boast outstanding industry-standard facilities to give you the best possible starting point for pursuing a career.
Catering and Hospitality Courses at Doncaster College
Train with highly experienced tutors to refine and develop your skills to a professional level, getting hands-on experience and the best on-the-job training in our commercial training bar, café and Waterfront Restaurant. You’ll be part of the kitchen and front-of-house supplying a range of dishes including tasting menus, lunches, baked goods and afternoon teas to name just a few.
There will be the chance for you to get creative and work with your peers to create full menus for our popular themed nights in which you will see your dishes served to paying customers by your fellow students demonstrating their table service skills. Alongside this you will have the opportunity to represent the College in local and WorldSkills UK competitions, showcasing their growing skills to peers and future employers.
Furthermore, our courses offer exciting opportunities for travel, incorporating them into valuable work experience. Previous students have embarked on enriching journeys to destinations like St Lucia, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Course Enrichment
We have great links with local industry meaning that, while studying with us, you will take part in work experience in local hotels, restaurants and catering facilities. You could also get the opportunity to showcase your skills at the Doncaster Delicious Food Festival alongside celebrity chefs. You could also be entered into one of the many competitions we take part in, such as the national Nestle Toque D’or competition and Young Pastry Chef of the Year.
Check out our facilities
The facilities at Doncaster College replicate professional environments, featuring commercial-grade equipment, prep areas, and demonstration stations. These facilities help develop skills in cooking, hygiene, and kitchen management for careers in the culinary industry.
Catering and Hospitality Courses
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Level 1 Introduction to Culinary Skills
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Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills CG
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Level 2 Diploma Professional Cookery
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Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie & Confectionary VRQ
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Level 3 Diploma Professional Cookery (Kitchen & Larder)
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Level 3 Diploma Restaurant Management and Events
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Discover our facilities and students' work
Your Catering team
John Smith
Catering Leader
Julie David
Catering Tutor
Jane Doe
Catering Tutor
Testimonial
I enjoy learning about different cooking methods and constantly expanding my knowledge, the learning environment is really friendly and supportive. I am looking forward to working within industry and applying my skills.
Testimonial
My work experience took place in France. I enjoying interacting with people of a different culture and learning about French culture and French cuisine.
𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠 is this year’s winner of the 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. 🏆
By sharing stories, traditions, and even delicious food from their home country, Simson has helped broaden his peers' understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Their positivity and openness has created a welcoming space where students feel valued and included.
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🍽️ Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery Finale Night
Join us on 19th June for a spectacular tasting experience created by our talented student chefs.
£35 per person Limited spaces available – book now! Email waterfront@don.ac.uk or call 07549 035 728
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🌟 A fantastic morning at our Business Breakfast Networking Event!
We enjoyed delicious food, made valuable connections, and shared how we can support local businesses with their training and apprenticeship needs.
A huge thank you to Doncaster Chamber and Create Property Group for partnering with us and taking time to talk to the attendees, your support has helped make the event a great success.
We’re already looking forward to hosting more events like this in the future! 👏
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We’re incredibly proud to announce that a group of our exceptional students have secured their place in the WorldSkills UK regional qualifiers! These learners have demonstrated outstanding dedication, creativity, and skill across a wide variety of technical and vocational areas, and now they’re ready to showcase their talents on a national stage.
From Graphic Design to Plastering, and from Accountancy to Culinary Arts, our learners will be representing DN Colleges Group in the following competition areas:
🔹 Graphic Design
🔹 Metal Fabrication
🔹 Accountancy Technician
🔹 Restaurant Service
🔹 Foundation Catering
🔹 Beauty Therapy Practitioner
🔹 IT Support Technician
🔹 Culinary Arts
🔹 Carpentry & Joinery
🔹 Plastering
🔹 Brickwork
🔹 Plumbing
🔹 Painting & Decorating
This is a fantastic achievement that reflects the passion and commitment of our students, and the outstanding support they’ve received from our dedicated staff every step of the way. 🙌
To every student preparing for the heats: you’ve already achieved something remarkable. We’re cheering you on as you take the next step!
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🍽️ Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery Finale Night
Join us on 19th June for a spectacular tasting experience created by our talented student chefs.
£35 per person Limited spaces available – book now! Email waterfront@don.ac.uk or call 07549 035 728
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🍽️ Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery Finale Night
Join us on 19th June for a spectacular tasting experience created by our talented student chefs.
£35 per person Limited spaces available – book now! Email waterfront@don.ac.uk or call 07549 035 728
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Last Thursday we hosted our Burnt Chef Gala Dinner and we are delighted to announce we raised £4922 🌟
An incredible night and money raised for such a great cause! We would like to say a special thank you to all our guest chefs who supported us on the evening.
Bailey and Oliver from Owston Hall Hotel, Adam from DN1 Josh from The Star Inn The City and Alice from Homegrown Hospitality.
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Are you looking to enter the world of catering? We might have just the course to get you there!
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A huge congratulations to our amazing catering students! 🎉👩🍳
On Friday, Lily-Mae, Beatrice, and Olivia competed in the Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef of the Year competition at Loughborough College
A massive well done to all three for their hard work and getting so far in the competition! 👏
A special well done to Lily-Mae, who won her heat with her Asparagus and Chard Risotto and is now heading to the finals on 2nd June at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! ... See MoreSee Less
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