Edinburgh College Professional Cookery student Amy French is among eight competitors vying to be named Scottish Chefs Young Chef of the Year – with a cook-off taking place next month. Amy, who currently studies SVQ Level 6 Professional Cookery, was named as a finalist after impressing judges with a menu she created which incorporates skills…
Edinburgh College is providing industry specific training to help hospitality and tourism businesses hit the ground running when the sector is allowed to reopen. The training which allows SMEs up to £5,000 free training provided through the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF), is available straight away to help people upskill, reskill and give confidence to…
Pupils from Castlebrae Community High School have been giving back to their local community this week by delivering food parcels to elderly and vulnerable residents in the area. Pupils of the school, who have been allowed to attend during lockdown, have teamed up with Edinburgh College Hospitality curriculum leader Mandy Purdie and local charity Kids…
Welcome to our Virtual Open Days! This is your chance to find out everything there is about starting College in the new academic year. You can find out about studying with us through our pre-recorded and live online content and will have an opportunity to speak to our staff about any questions you may have…
Our Tourism, Hospitality & Business faculty works closely with industry to ensure all of its students are receiving the most up-to-date, relevant and recognised training. As well as two student-led restaurants – eh15 and The Apprentice – this faculty manages a variety of hair and beauty facilities on campus. These allow students to practice and…
Twenty-two-year-old Katie Boston decided that coming to Edinburgh College would help her to broaden her horizons and set on her on a path to opening a new business. After one year of studying City and Guilds Level 2 Professional Cookery, Katie has done just that, and more than that, she’s been given the James Thomson…
Thirty-year-old Maria Isabel Ruiz Gámez decided to join Edinburgh College to study Bakery as the first step on her journey to opening her own small business. After her first year, Maria has been recognised at our annual Prize Giving, being award the Colin Foster Award after excelling in her first year. We spoke to Maria…
Mum-of-three Maisoon Shabaan moved to Scotland as a refugee from Syria three years ago and has become a part of the Edinburgh College family since. Maisoon started learning English language skills and has since progressed on to NC Bakery, leading her to win the Douglas Tully Memorial Award at this year’s Prize Giving. Maisoon spoke…
Peter is gaining international work experience as well as personal growth Twenty-one-year-old Peter, originally from New York, moved to Scotland eight years ago. He told us how studying HND Hospitality Management has shown him a path to new opportunities. “Before coming to College, I worked at Five Guys where I would work for 10 or…
Two Edinburgh College Professional Cookery and Hospitality students can now say they’re among the world’s best student chefs after an amazing performance at a global culinary competition. HNC Hospitality students eighteen-year-old Shannon McNeil and twenty-one-year-old Sophie Taylor won two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals at the Nations Cup held at the prestigious Secchia…
Three Professional Cookery students have shown they can handle the heat of the kitchen after picking up medals at a national competition just four weeks into their new course. SVQ Professional Cookery students Jamal Abdul Mora, Hope Tasara, and Jorge Rodriquez Grana won gold, silver and bronze respectively at the recent Major Series competition held…
Two Edinburgh College Professional Cookery and Hospitality students are set for a trip of a lifetime as they prepare to represent Europe at a global culinary competition. HNC Hospitality students Shannon McNeil (18) and Sophie Taylor (21) have been selected by the Scottish Chefs to compete as Team Scotland in the Nations Cup taking place…
Twenty-seven-year-old Ashleigh Ross moved to Edinburgh from Aberdeen in November 2017 and hasn’t looked back – embracing a career change in the process. Prior to starting the NPA Bakery course at the College’s Granton Campus, Ashleigh worked as a Structural Designer for ten years before deciding to turn her hobby of baking into her new…
About A relaxed and social wine tasting evening at Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus. Learn and enjoy eight varieties of wine from Italy with cheese and biscuits over the space of two hours. Guests will be seated at 2 large tables, so there is the opportunity to get to know new people. The class is run…
Our Professional Cookery and Hospitality students are running a series of events this May. This includes different types of food and drink available within the restaurant itself and within the Granton Campus Hub. This includes delicious high quality meals from £5.00. Friday 26 April – Café Style Lunch – 12.30pm-12.45pm Enjoy a great tasting cooked…