Hospitality and Catering
Subject Intent
When you see our students cooking, we see so much more. We see creativity, confidence, teamwork, communication, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, and time management in action, along with a dash of geography, history, maths, science, and culture all mixed in. Every dish tells a story and every lesson builds real-life skills for the future.
Why Hospitality and Catering Matters
Hospitality and Catering at our school opens doors to one of the world’s largest and most exciting industries and one that’s a major source of local employment.
Our students learn not just how to cook, but how to plan, prepare, and present food with confidence, care, and creativity. Along the way, they gain a deep understanding of nutrition, food safety, and what makes a hospitality business successful.
This subject helps students develop practical cooking skills, but it also strengthens essential life skills like time management, organisation, teamwork, and communication, all of which are highly valued by employers and useful in everyday life.
What Students Will Learn
Through Hospitality and Catering, students will:
- Explore a wide range of career paths within the hospitality and catering industry and discover how these roles work together.
- Learn to cook safely and confidently, using a variety of ingredients, equipment, and techniques to create delicious and balanced dishes.
- Understand nutrition and health, and how the food we eat affects our bodies and minds.
- Discover global influences on food, including the economic, environmental, and cultural factors that shape what and how we eat.
- Apply food safety principles, learning how to prepare, cook, and store food correctly while maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.
Inspiring Future Success
Hospitality and Catering is more than a subject it’s an experience. It builds confidence, sparks creativity, and gives students practical knowledge they can use every day. Whether they dream of becoming a chef, managing a restaurant, working in event planning, or simply want to cook amazing meals at home, this course gives them the tools to succeed.
Please view our Curriculum Maps for further information
GCSE
