Hospitality and Catering

Gain the industry qualifications and experience to start your career as a Chef, Baker or Front of House specialist.

About Catering and Hospitality

Our catering and hospitality courses offer you the chance to gain the knowledge, skills, experience and industry recognised qualifications to start a career as a Chef, Baker or Front of House specialist. You will learn in top class facilities including, huge training kitchens, a bakery and in our commercial restaurants – The Classroom and The Glamorgan Suite. All staff are industry professionals and you can also benefit from masterclasses by visiting top chefs from across the UK.

Your CAVC

Our renowned city centre restaurant, The Classroom – Y Dosbarth, was awarded to first AA College Rosette in Wales, as well as being named in the top 3 College restaurants in the UKwide AA Rosette Awards. All staff are industry professionals and you’ll benefit from masterclasses from leading professionals including from Michelin star venues, as well as opportunities for UK or international work placements. Our students have a reputation for success in skills competitions – recognised as the best future talent in the country!

Your Industry

Cardiff Capital Region currently has over 78,000 jobs in the Hospitality and Catering Sector and this is predicted to grow 6.3% by 2025. (EMSI 2021). The Welsh Government plans to grow the industry substantially and have put an action plan in place, creating more jobs and opportunities for the industry.

Your Future

Most students choose to progress into industry, gaining employment as chef, pastry chef, baker, front of house or hospitality management. Our students have gone on to work at Michelin star restaurants and five-star locations across Wales, the UK and the world. Some students also choose to progress to Higher Education to further their study.
Catering, Bakery and Hospitality

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Bakery L1 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionary L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Hospitality L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Hospitality L1 L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Professional Cookery L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus
Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionary L3 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Hospitality - Culinary Skills L3 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Hospitality Management L3 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Professional Courses

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Award in Food Safety (PLA) L2 Part Time Contact us for dates City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Barista L2 Part Time 9 April 2024 11 November 2024 Barry Campus