Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at Nacro Education Centre Sheffield. You'll cover food preparation, cooking, serving drinks, and customer service across a range of units. The course includes at least two weeks of work experience, giving you hands-on time in a real catering setting. It typically takes one year to complete. A level 1 hospitality and catering qualification opens doors to entry-level roles in restaurants, cafés, hotels, and catering operations.
Who this course is for
If you have ever thought about working in a restaurant, café or hotel, why not join one of our hospitality and catering courses? At Nacro Education, you can learn all about preparing food and drink, serving customers and taking bookings. You will be able to try out recipes for yourself, practice making drinks and prepare yourself for a really enjoyable job.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook basic food dishes
You'll practise making and serving drinks
You'll use kitchen equipment safely and correctly
You'll develop essential knife skills for catering
You'll prepare and display salads and sandwiches for service
You'll serve customers and handle bookings
You'll work as part of a team in a hospitality setting
You'll gain practical experience through a two-week work placement
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at Nacro Education Centre Sheffield. Assessment includes written assignments and observed practical demonstrations, where your tutor watches you carry out skills directly. You'll also complete at least two weeks of work experience. The centre will help you arrange your placement and provide what you need to attend.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member: serving customers in cafés, restaurants, or hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting food preparation and cooking
Catering assistant: working in school, hospital, or workplace canteens
Barista or drinks server: preparing and serving hot and cold drinks
Front-of-house assistant: taking orders and managing table service
Hotel food and beverage assistant: working across hotel dining and events
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking: builds practical kitchen skills for a chef or cook role
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services: covers front-of-house, housekeeping, and food service in more depth
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short compliance qualification many hospitality employers require
Moving to Level 2 strengthens your options for paid work and apprenticeships in the hospitality and catering sector.
