Catering students sharpen their skills with Warwick Conferences’ expert chefs

Hospitality and catering students at Hereward College have been reaping the benefits of two hands-on cookery masterclasses with Warwick Conferences’ expert chefs.

Hereward College – based in Tile Hill – provides study programmes, learning experiences, and award-winning work placement opportunities for young people aged 16-25 with complex disabilities and learning difficulties.

The masterclasses, held in the college’s kitchens, were focused on developing students’ understanding of pastry arts and knife skills. The sessions were organised as part of a long-standing partnership between Hereward College and Warwick Conferences, which allows Warwick Conferences’ renowned catering team to share their expertise and support the students’ development.

Chef de Partie Val Elvin and Sous Chef Dave Wilson attended the sessions alongside colleagues Mark Ralph (Head of Food) and Clive Singelton (Head of Conferences and Event Catering).

Val led the first session, focused on choux buns, where she demonstrated the art of pastry making to the students – even divulging