HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS

At WestKing, we are the UK’s leading school of hospitality & culinary arts. With a plethora of food-related TV shows and innovative new food products being bought to the table almost daily, there’s never been a better time to train in a forward-thinking world-renowned institute such as the school of hospitality and culinary arts here at Westminster Kingsway College.

With our extensive gastronomic practice and proven excellence, the college is committed to innovation and high performance in hospitality and culinary arts. We have enviable links and collaborations with the international hospitality industry, leading chefs’ associations and principal figures from the world of gastronomy. We are devoted to high-quality training and development.

Our award-winning team will help you shape your programme of learning so you can realise your career ambitions in a range of specialist subjects and deliver them to the highest standards. If you are passionate, committed and prepared to work long hours, this buzzing sector will give you the chance to work in a range of dynamic environments in London, across the UK and around the world. 

Career options at a glance include:

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YOUNG CHEFS' AND YOUNG BAKERS' ACADEMY
Victoria Centre
13-16 year olds
Start Date: Throughout The Year
Duration: 5 Weeks
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Introduction to Culinary Skills - Level 1 Certificate
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 21 April 2023
Duration: 11 Weeks
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Mayor's Academy of hospitality, Introduction to professional kitchen
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 1 August 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Hospitality - Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers (16-18)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Hospitality and Events - Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers (16-18)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder)
School Leavers (16-18)
Adult Learners (19+)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Food and Beverage Service Supervision (Restaurant Management) - Level 3 Diploma
School Leavers (16-18)
Adult Learners (19+)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Patisserie and Confectionery - Professional Chef Diploma Level 3
School Leavers (16-18)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Professional Chef - Level 1 Diploma
School Leavers (16-18)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Professional Chef - Level 2 Diploma
School Leavers (16-18)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Grand Escoffier Diploma
Adult Learners (19+)
Full Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Patisserie and Confectionery - Level 1 Certificate
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Duration: 12 Weeks
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Advanced Contemporary Patisserie
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 13 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Professional Patisserie - Level 3 Diploma
School Leavers (16-18)
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 14 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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Patisserie and Confectionery - Level 2 Certificate
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 15 September 2023
Duration: 24 Weeks
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Professional Cookery - Level 1 Diploma
Adult Learners (19+)
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 13 September 2023, 15 September 2023
Duration: 12 Weeks
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Professional Cookery - Level 2 Diploma
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 16 September 2023
Duration: 21 Weeks
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Patisserie and Confectionery - Level 1 Certificate
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 2 November 2023
Duration: 14 Weeks
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General Patisserie and Confectionary - Level 2 Certificate
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 4 November 2023
Duration: 24 Weeks
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Game Seminar
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 7 November 2023
Duration: 4 Days
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Professional Cookery - Level 2 Diploma
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 12 January 2024
Duration: 25 Weeks
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Patisserie and Confectionery - Level 2 Certificate
Adult Learners (19+)
Part Time
Victoria Centre
Start Date: 16 January 2024
Duration: 23 Weeks
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Bar & Barista Training) (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 04 April 2023
End Date: 25 April 2023
Day: Every Tuesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Bar & Barista Training) (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 05 April 2023
End Date: 26 April 2023
Day: Every Wednesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Basic Bakery and Pastry) (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 24 April 2023
Day: Every Mondays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Basic Bakery and Pastry) (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 04 April 2023
End Date: 25 April 2023
Day: Every Tuesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Basic Culinary Skills) (Mayor’s Academy Award) (Afternoon)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 05 April 2023
End Date: 26 April 2023
Day: Every Wednesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 13:30 - 19:30
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Customer Service & Table Set Up) (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 06 April 2023
End Date: 27 April 2023
Day: Every Thursdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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An Introduction to Hospitality Careers (Customer Service & Table Set Up) (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 24 April 2023
Day: Every Mondays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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Cooking on a budget
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 07 April 2023
Day: Monday - Friday
Duration: 1 Week
Times: 9:00am-3:30pm
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Cooking on a budget for University
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 July 2023
End Date: 07 July 2023
Day: Monday - Friday
Duration: 1 week
Times: 9:00am-3:30pm
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Employability Skills for Hospitality
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 14 April 2023
End Date: 05 May 2023
Day: Every Fridays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 9:30 - 15:30
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Introduction to Bakery
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 07 April 2023
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Duration: 1 Week
Times: 09:30-15:30
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Introduction to Hospitality & Culinary Skills (Mayors Academy Programme) - Level 1
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 28 April 2023
Day: Monday - Friday
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 10:00-14:00 (Subject to change)
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Upskill in Basic Nutrition, Allergies, and Intolerances (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 18 May 2023
Day: Every Thursdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 16:00 - 20:00
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Upskill in Butchery Techniques (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 24 April 2023
Day: Every Mondays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 16:00 - 20:00
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Upskill in Fish Preparation Techniques (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 04 April 2023
End Date: 25 April 2023
Day: Every Tuesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 16:00 - 20:00
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Upskill in Food Sustainability and Food Waste (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 12 April 2023
End Date: 03 May 2023
Day: Every Wednesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 17:00 - 20:00
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Upskill in the Scientific Application of Heat (Mayor’s Academy Award)
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 19 May 2023
End Date: 17 May 2023
Day: Every Wednesdays
Duration: 4 Weeks
Times: 16:00 - 20:00
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OUR CENTRES
King's Cross Centre
211 Grays Inn Road
London, WC1X 8RA
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Victoria Centre
Vincent Square
London, SW1P 2PD
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Soho Centre
Peter Street
London, W1F 0HS
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Alexandra Centre
Ainsworth Way
London, NW8 0SR
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Regent's Park Centre
Longford Street
London, NW1 3HB
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