Kendal College
“One of the most influential cooking courses in the country” – Jay Rayner
State-of-the-art training kitchens
Described by restaurant critic Jay Rayner as home to ‘one of the most influential cooking courses in the country’, the college trains 60 hospitality students and 30 apprentices each year.
With its own restaurant open to the public, state-of-the-art training kitchens and experienced staff, it has a well-earned reputation for excellence.
The hospitality team and students host high profile events throughout the year.
Lakes School of Hospitality & Management
Hospitality is one of the main sources of income for the Lake District economy. And with past students working for celebrity chefs in Michelin starred kitchens, Kendal College’s Hospitality & Catering department really does create brighter futures.
Thanks to the location of the college 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. The college has an unrivalled reputation for delivering some of the most talented chefs, managers and industry professionals in the UK.
Unlike many other colleges, Kendal College has a focused Lakes School of Hospitality & Management, which is run like a hotel to prepare students for the same high-pressure environment that awaits them after college. 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 & catering students. The team regularly host and support high profile functions and events at the college, which gives them the confidence and experience to carry forward to their future careers.
