Thanks to our location in one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, there is no shortage of opportunities for students to gain work experience, traineeships, and apprenticeships with some first-class tourist and hospitality businesses. We have an unrivalled reputation for producing some of the UK’s most talented chefs, managers, and industry professionals and we work closely with the Simon Rogan Academy.

“Kendal College, home to one of the most influential cooking courses in the country.” – Jay Rayner

Unlike many other colleges, we have a focused Lakes School of Hospitality & Management, run like a hotel to prepare students for the same high-pressure environment that awaits them. Highly experienced tutors have worked in the industry at all levels and have a dedication and passion for the job that is second to none.

Tutor expertise and reputation ensure that placements, guest chef events, and foreign trips to dining hot spots are always available for hospitality and catering students. The team regularly hosts and supports high-profile functions and events (like the Cumbria Food Awards), giving them the confidence and experience to advance in their future careers.

Students also have the opportunity to join the Culinary Team, which can travel to countries such as Japan, the USA, and Dubai to experience different culinary cultures.

You can study hospitality and catering through a wide range of part-time, full-time, and degree-level courses, plus a choice of apprenticeships.