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Your Future in
Catering and Hospitality
Starts Here

What Makes Us Different:

  • Hands-on training
    Gain real-world experience in our commercial training bar, café, and AA Rosette-awarded Waterfront Restaurant.
  • Creative opportunities
    Design full menus and serve your own dishes during themed nights for paying customers.
  • Showcase your talent
    Represent the College in prestigious competitions like WorldSkills UK.
  • Locally sourced ingredients
    Cook with fresh, high-quality produce from nearby farmers and suppliers.
  • Professional mentorship
    Learn from highly experienced tutors who’ll help refine your skills to industry standards.
I gained skills, confidence, and insight into professional kitchens. I enjoyed teamwork in the dessert club, and now I plan to start my own bakery after studying at Doncaster College.
Aleksandra – Catering
Aleksandra
Level 3 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery

Real Experience, Real Results

If you love cooking, serving customers, and working in a busy, exciting environment, our catering and hospitality courses are a great way to start your career. You’ll train in professional kitchens and hospitality spaces, preparing food for our on-site restaurant and coffee shop. Learn from expert tutors and gain real experience through work placements in the UK and abroad. You’ll also take part in events, competitions, and masterclasses with top chefs, helping you build the skills and confidence to succeed in this fast-moving industry.

No course fees for students under 19!

Learning Facilities

Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with industry leaders.

Waterfront Restaurant

 Waterfront Restaurant 🍽️☕🌿

The The Waterfront Restaurant, Bar, and Coffee Shop offer a welcoming space for customers to enjoy delicious food and drinks in a relaxed, comfortable setting.

We take pride in:

  • 🥗 Serving locally sourced ingredients wherever possible
  • 🌍 Using sustainable packaging to reduce environmental impact
  • 🛋️ Creating a friendly atmosphere for both casual dining and socialising

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee between classes or enjoying a sit-down meal, the Waterfront is the perfect place to refuel and unwind.

Waterfront Coffee Shop

Waterfront Coffee Shop ☕🍰🌿

The Waterfront Coffee Shop offers a cosy and relaxed space to enjoy tasty food and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re catching up with friends or taking a break between classes, it’s the perfect spot to unwind.

We’re proud to:

  • 🥪 Serve food made with locally sourced ingredients
  • 🌍 Use sustainable packaging to help protect the environment
  • 🛋️ Provide a welcoming atmosphere for all our customers

Great coffee, good vibes, and a commitment to sustainability — all in one place.

Your Future Career Awaits

Catering and Hospitality is a growing sector with excellent job security and career progression opportunities.

Catering and Bar Managers

management

Catering and bar managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering and bar facilities and services of licensed premises, factories, shops, theatres, educational premises and other establishments. They also manage outside […]

£22,746 - £34,119
Annual Salary
0.31%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Chefs

entry

Chefs plan menus and prepare, or oversee the preparation of food in hotels, restaurants, clubs, private households and other establishments.

£25,908 - £38,862
Annual Salary
0.53%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Waiters and Waitresses

entry

Waiters and waitresses serve food and beverages in hotels, clubs, restaurants public houses and other establishments.

£7,362 - £11,043
Annual Salary
0.88%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Bar and Catering Supervisors

entry

Bar and catering supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those working in the catering industry, in bars, restaurants and other establishments.

£22,657 - £33,986
Annual Salary
0.9%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Our Courses

7 courses found

Level 1

1 Course
Level 1

Level 1 Introduction to Culinary Skills

DFC00172
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Level 2

3 Courses
Level 2

Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills CG

DFC00314
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Level 2

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service

DFC01175
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Level 2

Level 2 Diploma Professional Cookery

DFC00174
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Level 3

3 Courses
Level 3

Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie & Confectionary VRQ

DFC01241
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Level 3

Level 3 Diploma Professional Cookery (Kitchen & Larder)

DFC00995
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Level 3

Level 3 Diploma Restaurant Management and Events

DFC01174
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Partner College Options

Other Campuses
NLC

North Lindsey College

We offer 5 Catering and Hospitality courses

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