Trainee commis chefs have been to London for one of the biggest national hospitality industry events in the calendar.
Six students from the English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues Culinary Academy attended the national Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Event at the ExCeL London exhibition centre at the Royal Victoria Docks.
The three-day event gave the trainees the chance to see the latest product innovations and professional catering equipment, as well as meeting
suppliers, chefs and industry experts.
Over 1,500 food, drink and hospitality suppliers were represented and over 100 talks, demos, shows and competitions were featured to showcase
the latest products created specifically for hotels, restaurant and catering professionals.
Head chef at the English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues Culinary Academy Daniel Winstanley said: “Giving our trainees opportunities to gain wider experience is a key part of our developmental aims.
“The HRC event was a solid foundation for the students to see all things hospitality, including some inspirational live demonstrations of culinary skills and innovative cooking products and techniques.
“Our students came away with additional industry knowledge and insight, taking back what they learned to our own venue kitchens. It was a highly valuable industry experience on their way to attaining nationally recognised qualifications whilst they continue to work and earn a wage with us.”
The students’ trip to the London event was sponsored by Caterite, Althams Butchers, W McClures, Bid Food UK and My Fish Company.
