Level 1 Professional Cookery Course in Westminster. Classes run at Capital City College Westminster Campus, full-time during the day. No previous qualifications are needed. All applicants have an initial assessment and interview to confirm the course is right for them. Over 37 weeks, you'll cover cuisine, patisserie and confectionery, restaurant management, butchery, fishmongery, and culinary science. The course also includes entrepreneurship studies alongside practical cookery.
Who this course is for
This course gives you an introduction to the world of hospitality and culinary arts, covering areas including: CuisinePatisserie and ConfectioneryRestaurant ManagementThis is one of the only full-time culinary arts courses to deliver culinary science at all levels of the curriculum alongside entrepreneurship studies.The Professional Chef Diploma is supported and endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs, the British Culinary Federation, Master Chefs of Great Britain and the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and is expertly taught by our award-winning culinary arts team.Our graduates have an excellent record of being offered top employment opportunities at the successful conclusion of their studies, many run their own restaurants and have been awarded numerous Michelin stars; which is one of the reasons why this is the premier full-time chef course in the UK.
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications.All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll practise classical and modern garde manger techniques.
You'll develop butchery and fishmongery skills.
You'll prepare dishes across practical cuisine modules.
You'll work with patisserie and confectionery methods.
You'll explore culinary science as part of the curriculum.
You'll study the basics of restaurant management.
You'll be introduced to entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and kitchen environment. Teaching covers both theory and applied cookery skills. All applicants complete an initial assessment and interview before the course begins, so the centre can plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Westminster Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef: entry-level kitchen roles in restaurants and hotels.
Cook: preparing food in cafes, schools, or care settings.
Baker or flour confectioner: bread, pastry, and specialist baking roles.
Catering assistant: supporting kitchen teams in catering operations.
Restaurant or catering manager: supervisory roles after further experience.
Catering and bar manager: overseeing food and drink service teams.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for anyone wanting to deepen their culinary skills and move into more skilled kitchen roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: takes you toward senior chef positions and is worth considering once you have practical experience at Level 2.
NVQ qualifications in hospitality supervision: useful if you want to move into team leadership or management.
