Oaklands College

16/10/2026

Every great dining experience starts with skilled people behind the scenes. This World Food Day, we're celebrating the next generation of chefs.

For anyone passionate about food and looking to build a career in the industry, our Commis Chef Apprenticeships offer the chance to learn while you earn, developing professional cookery skills in a real working environment.

From mastering kitchen techniques and food preparation to understanding food safety and working as part of a professional brigade, apprentices gain the experience and confidence needed to thrive in the hospitality industry.

As the demand for skilled chefs continues to grow, there's never been a better time to turn a passion for food into a career.

Find out more about our Commis Chef Apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.oaklands.ac.uk/oaklands-college/courses/commis-chef-st0228-2627/

14/10/2026

It's Not a Crime to be Different 🕺

14/10/2026

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma students for Art, Music, Fashion and Performing Arts attended Create Your Future Event at the Excel Centre London this week.

They got to speak to a wide range on university conservertoires and apprenticeship representatives and understand their next steps after college.

14/10/2026

Recently, our second year level 2 art students went into London, visiting the London Excel for an informative trip to the UCAS create your future fair. 🎨

The students were able to take part in hands-on workshops, watch live talks from creative industry experts, speak with current uni students and much more.

13/10/2026

Electric Umbrella kicked off their National Campaign 'It's Not a crime to Be Different' during National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Today they stopped by our St. Albans Campus to perform a flash mob outside our main reception.

Thank you to Electric Umbrella for this amazing performance! ⚡☂️

13/10/2026

Masters of the scene 🪩🕺

12/10/2026

Love cooking? Why not make it your career? 🍽️

Our Commis Chef Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn, learn and work in a professional kitchen from day one.

You'll develop practical cooking skills, learn how a busy kitchen operates and gain a recognised qualification along the way.

Interested? Check the Commis Chef link in our bio!

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

Spooky SZN at Oaklands College 👻

08/10/2026

Meet Charley 👋

Charley is one of our Hospitality & Catering students and we wanted to know her favourite part of the course and importantly, what is her favourite meal to cook 🍽️