Catering

Subject Lead - Ms Fay Fisher, 01805 623531 Ext. 212.

Intent

To enable pupils to develop the skills and knowledge to be able to make healthy choices through a range of theory and practical activities.
As part of their work with food pupils should be taught how to cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. Instilling a love of cooking in pupils will also open a door to one of the great expressions of human creativity.
Learning how to cook is a crucial life skill that enables pupils to feed themselves and others affordably and well, now and in later life.
To provide the academic building blocks to be able to proceed to study STEM related subjects through apprenticeships, vocational qualifications or academic institutions.

KS4 Curriculum

At KS4, Great Torrington School offers WJEC Level 1 & 2 Hospitality and Catering. We feel this is the most appropriate course to facilitate both employment and further study within North Devon.

This course is split into two Units:

Unit 1 – looks at the Hospitality and Catering industry as a whole and the different elements that made up the theoretical areas running a successful catering establishment.

Unit 2 – look at Nutrition and food needs within society and develop practical skills to suit their food needs. Our pupils successfully go on to obtaining apprenticeships with local employers, attend local colleges and secure work placements.

Wider Opportunities

1. Independence & Life Skills

Confidence cooking for yourself and others
Understanding nutrition and healthy living
Budgeting, meal‑planning, and time‑management
Skills that make university or living alone much easier

2. Creative Pathways

Food styling and photography
Recipe development
Blogging, content creation, or running a food‑focused social media channel
Event planning and themed food experiences

3. Business & Entrepreneurship

Running a small baking or catering side‑business
Selling products at markets or online
Learning customer service, pricing, marketing, and branding
A stepping stone to hospitality management or business studies

4. Science & Technical Careers

Catering links closely with food science:

Product development for food companies
Quality control and food safety
Nutrition and dietetics
Research into sustainability and food technology

5. Travel & Cultural Opportunities

Food is a global language:

Working abroad in hospitality
Learning about world cuisines and cultures
Opportunities in tourism, cruise ships, resorts, or international hotels

6. People‑Focused Careers

Catering builds teamwork, communication, and service skills useful in:

Teaching food technology
Community work (e.g., cooking classes, youth work)
Health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Customer‑facing roles in many industries

7. Pathways into Further Study

Catering can lead to:

Hospitality & Catering Level 2/3
Food Science & Nutrition
Apprenticeships in professional cookery
College courses in events, tourism, or hospitality management
University degrees in nutrition, food science, business, or hospitality