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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Nacro Stoke Education Centre. You'll cover food and drink preparation, customer service, and how restaurants, cafés, and hotels operate day to day. The course includes hands-on practice, so you work with real recipes and drinks alongside the theory. It typically takes one year, with flexible daytime attendance. A hospitality and catering qualification at this level is a solid starting point for roles like Hospitality Team Member.

Who this course is for

Course overview 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 will I learn? You will learn about many aspects of the catering and hospitality industry and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills. The qualification covers various routes, including cookery, food service and the industry as a whole. You will do at least two weeks of work experience to support your studies, gain experience and potentially develop contacts with future employers. Our team will help you secure a work placement and will provide you with everything required for you to attend your placement.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare food and drink to industry standards.
  • You'll practise customer service skills, including taking bookings and serving guests.
  • You'll explore how different hospitality settings operate, from cafés to hotels.
  • You'll develop an understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices.
  • You'll try out recipes and drink preparation in a practical setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical activities at Nacro Stoke Education Centre. Assessment is likely to include practical tasks, observations, and written or portfolio-based work. Attendance is daytime, with a flexible study pattern to fit around your schedule.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Stoke Education Centre 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 in a catering environment.
  • Barista or Drinks Server: preparing and serving hot and cold drinks.
  • Front of House Staff: welcoming guests and managing bookings.
  • Catering Assistant: supporting food service in schools, hospitals, or events.

What you could study next

A Level 2 hospitality and catering qualification is the natural next step. City and Guilds offer a Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service or a Level 2 Award in Food Safety, both recognised by employers in the sector. If you want to move into kitchen work, a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery builds on the practical skills you develop here.

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