Level 3 Cookery Course in Cambridge

CostFee:5429.00 Concession: 202.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Cookery Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day, over one year. To join, you'll need a relevant Level 2 cookery qualification, such as the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent. The course develops advanced skills and techniques across meat dishes, patisserie, and a wide range of professional kitchen work. It builds on your existing cookery knowledge to prepare you for senior roles in professional kitchens.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for learners 16 and over who are working towards becoming a Chef in a Professional Kitchen and have previous experience and a relevant level 2 qualification in Cookery.

This qualification will help you develop advanced skills and techniques to produce a range of dishes and patisserie products, enabling you to undertake a wide range of roles within a professional kitchen. The topics that will be undertaken develop advanced skills and techniques in producing:

- Meat dishes - Poultry and game dishes - Fish and shellfish dishes - Vegetable and vegetarian dishes - Pastry products - Hot, cold and frozen desserts - Cakes and sponges

To support the development of these skills, you will also undertake the following topics: - Food safety supervision - Gastronomy

Local employers will also contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training by providing demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work.

Kit and Uniform - You will need to purchase a kit and uniform before the start of the programme, the Level 3 mandatory kit and uniform will cost around GBP100 subject to change slightly with inflation. There is also up to GBP100 of optional extra’s and further details will be given to you at the Welcome Event.

Work placement in the commercial environment is part of your course, which helps you to develop real life working skills and employability.

On this Level 3 programme you may also be required to take part in our Industry Placement Programme, which is set for 2 days in addition to your study programme from October until the end of June, totalling 315 hours. All students are assigned an Industry Placement Coordinator who will work with you and support you through your placement journey. All placements are unpaid and should be meaningful placements that are relevant to the students study programme

Entry requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in cookery such as the City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (7132) or the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (7100) in order to complete the qualification satisfactorily.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced techniques for producing meat dishes in a professional kitchen.
  • You'll learn to create a range of patisserie products to a professional standard.
  • You'll practise producing a broad variety of dishes across different kitchen sections.
  • You'll build the skills needed to take on a wider range of roles within a professional kitchen.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment. Assessment is based on your ability to produce dishes and demonstrate advanced techniques to the required standard. You'll be assessed on your practical performance throughout the course, alongside any written or knowledge-based elements required by the City and Guilds specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef de partie: runs a specific section in a professional kitchen.
  • Sous chef: second-in-command, supporting the head chef day to day.
  • Pastry chef: specialises in patisserie and dessert production.
  • Commis chef: entry-level role in a professional kitchen, building experience.
  • Kitchen supervisor: oversees kitchen operations and junior staff.
  • Private chef: cooks for individuals, families, or private events.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts (City and Guilds) - moves into management-level kitchen skills and leadership.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery - a work-based route that counts toward a CSCS-equivalent card for kitchen professionals.
  • Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts - for those looking to combine practical skill with broader food business knowledge at higher education level.

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