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Hospitality Industry Short Courses


New short courses at Westminster Kingsway College for those either working already in the hospitality industry or those who aspire to work as a chef or restaurant manager.

Westminster Kingsway College is offering a new range of short courses in a wide range of key skills for chefs working in the hospitality industry as well as those who aspire to work as a chef or restaurant manager.

The short courses take place at Westminster Kingsway College's Victoria Centre in central London. The College is a centre of excellence for hospitality training. Course sessions usually run for one day, three days or over one week and there are start dates throughout the year.

On completion of these courses, candidates can progress to other short courses with Westminster Kingsway College in order to develop further skills.

In addition candidates can work towards one of a wide range of longer courses in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management. Westminster Kingsway College offers a unique opportunity to study in central London for vocational qualifications that are tailored direct to employment opportunities.

Short courses available with Westminster Kingsway College include:

Professional Chefs Skills
These short courses will be a masterclass in preparation techniques including demonstrations by specialist chef lecturers.
  • Butchery Masterclass
  • Game Masterclass
  • Fishmonger Masterclass
  • Shellfish Masterclass
  • Sushi Masterclass
Patisserie Skills for Pastry Chefs
These short courses with an expert patisserie chef will be a masterclass in patisserie techniques and working with both sugar and chocolate.
  • Chocolate Techniques - Introduction and Advanced Level
  • Sugar Boiling Techniques - Introduction and Advanced Level
Business Skills for Chefs
These short courses are suited to Professional Chefs working in the Hospitality industry who would like to learn new skills to help with the running of their kitchens.
  • Finance for chefs
  • Team Leadership for chefs
  • Sales and Marketing for chefs
  • Menu Strategy, Industry Trends and Production Planning
  • Interviewing Techniques for chefs
Wine, Drinks and Beverage Skills
These short courses are designed for those working in the Hospitality industry who would like to update their skills or learn new techniques in the service and preparation of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Barista Training - Learning the art of making great coffee
  • Mixology - Mixing the perfect drinks and cocktails
  • 'Budding Sommelier' - Wine Service
  • WSET Level 1 (Wines)
  • WSET Level 2 (Wines & Spirits)BIIAB National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Level 2
Management courses with Institute of Hospitality
These short courses are for those working in the hospitality industry who would like to advance their career development in Hospitality Management and Business Skills.
  • Business Skills Certificate Level 2
  • Business Development Certificate Modules Level 3
  • Certificate in Management Level 3
  • Diploma in Management Level 4
Hygiene and Food Safety
These short courses are for those working in the hospitality industry who require formal training in food handling and food safety requirements in the workplace.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
  • Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering


  Further information

phone For all Hospitality Industry short courses please telephone 020 7802 8820 to book a place.

You can also email shortcourses@westking.ac.uk for further information.

Please call today to book your place with Westminster Kingsway College.
  Need more help?

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0870 060 9800 or email courseinfo@westking.ac.uk.

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