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Free Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Course in Bromley

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service in Bromley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Orpington, full-time during the day. This free certificate in professional food and beverage service course runs for 35 weeks. You'll learn the skills needed to work in restaurants, cafes, hotels, and other hospitality settings. Topics cover food and drink service, customer care, and working as part of a team. There are no entry requirements, though you may be asked to take a short English and maths test before you start.

Who this course is for

Further information is available on our website

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements but if you don't have any qualifications you will be asked to take an English and maths test.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to serve food and drinks professionally in a hospitality setting.
  • You'll develop skills in setting up and clearing tables and service areas.
  • You'll understand how to greet and look after customers throughout their visit.
  • You'll learn how to describe menu items and make recommendations to guests.
  • You'll practise working safely and hygienically in a food service environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of different types of food and beverage service styles.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively as part of a hospitality team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at London South East Colleges Orpington. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering food and beverage service skills in a structured learning environment. You'll be assessed through observations, assignments, and short tests. Your progress will be tracked throughout the 35-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Orpington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food and beverage assistant. Serve customers in restaurants, cafes, or hotels.
  • Waiter or waitress. Take orders and deliver food and drink to tables.
  • Hospitality team member. Support front-of-house operations in a range of venues.
  • Barista or counter assistant. Prepare and serve drinks in a café or coffee shop.
  • Banqueting server. Work events and functions in hotels or conference venues.
  • Hotel food service assistant. Deliver room service or work in hotel restaurants.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Food and Beverage Service to deepen your skills. A Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship is another strong next step, combining on-the-job training with a recognised qualification. Both routes open doors to supervisory roles and more specialised hospitality work.

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