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14/10/2026

Yesterday we spent the morning with Rick Stein Restaurants with their new apprentices. They took part in an amazing working induction.

They were set a 'Ready, steady, cook' style icebreaker challenge. Great way to kick things off! Both apprentices shone. Working together as a team to create two identical dishes. Very tasty and already a good level before they start their apprenticeship journey.

Nick Evans showed them how to break down a whole chicken before being on hand to guide them through their dishes.

Then we had the privilege of watching Nick demo filleting whole Brill. Producing a delicious Brill dish with ham, shallots and a vermouth sauce.

We finished with their college induction. Going through the scheme of work for the year, and expectations of them and them of us and their employer. And what support they will receive from both.

A great way to start their journey. We can't wait to see their progress and all our other apprentices about to join us. Three full groups from some of the best employers in Cornwall.

Huge thanks to Kate and Chantelle for organising such a great day.

BRILLiant

10/10/2026

Our very own professional cookery and apprenticeship tutor, the very talented George Morgan, on stage yesterday with our very talented L2 student Jess.

Great demo from them both. Gorgeous seafood feast!

Falmouth Oyster festival - great festival! Hope to see you d on here over the weekend. Truro and Penwith College helping behind the scenes as always, supporting the legend that is who is keeping everything running smoothly.

26/09/2026

Some of the gorgeous food our L1 professional cookery students have produced ahead of them reopening shortly.

It's amazing how far they come in just a few week!

If you haven't eaten at our Senara training restaurant on the Penwith campus you really should.

Support young people whilst getting a top class meal for a very reasonable price. See Senara social media for how to book.

24/09/2026

Back on the road again!

This time close to home. Our 'local' food festival . Organised and ran by the lovely Stewart Girvan and his team. This is one of our favourites.

We've been helping the last two days and our students arrive tomorrow for the rest of the festival .So huge thanks to Jay, our food festival queen for holding the fort as always, Becky for being a huge help yesterday, and Charlie running the demo stage and keeping us in breakfast and tea.

We can't wait to see what the lovely chefs and beverage people serve up next.

23/09/2026

'Welcome to Hospitality ' week two. We are so lucky to have these amazing employers to call upon.

On Tuesday we had the pleasure of hosting the team from The Cornwall Hotel Collection. They now own five hotels around Cornwall so they are a really important employer/partner for the college and also for our students.

Lisa Evans-Cranns, Nick Hodges and Ollie Wyatt ( and ) visited our L1 full time students and L2 Commis apprentices. Talking about their careers and also opportunities in their hotels.

However, this is not a first. The team are regulars at the college. From skills classes to mock interviews with our L4 Hospitality managers. And plenty of school engagement.

Then today we had the legendary from The Watergate Bay estate hotel and resort.

Chris took the time to go through his career. Spanning from his time as a student to his work in London and then his journey back to Cornwall and Michelin stars.

As well as visiting classes and kitchens, he also took the time to speak one to one with potential apprentices who may join the Watergate Bay development programme.

To have employers at this level take time out to visit us in September, when it's still very busy out there, is hugely appreciated.

We can't wait to see you to follow up with restaurant takeovers in November and January.

Thank you!'

16/09/2026

Yesterday marked the first in our series of 'Welcome to Hospitality ' talks. We've been organising these warm welcomes for the past couple of years now. And they are very well received by both new and returning students and apprentices.

This one was no exception! No better way to start than having team over to kick things off.

Our Principal Carl Riding was there to give them a big welcome - together with Hayley Mckinstry (director of business partnerships) and Dave Izzard (Head of hospitality). That's how much we value our partners.

So lucky to have and take time out of their extremely busy days to inspire the next generation.

They toured all our classes, from food safety to FoH to apprenticeships. And had inspiring stories and great advice for everyone starting their Hospitality career journeys. Offering opportunities too.

These employer interactions are SO important. Forming links and bonds between both student and college - that last years! These support networks are invaluable!

Big thanks to all the team who have been getting not only the new students ready but also the restaurants and kitchens looking their absolute best. Lots of work goes in behind the scenes as always.

Thanks Team Headland. Looking forward to skills classes and takeovers.

09/09/2026

And as we went from straight back into our very busy campuses we haven't had a minute to mention the last day!

So good. Such a great festival for Hospitality and also the community of PZ and beyond.

Excellent dishes and interaction from all involved.

The mad and very funny Ausie who we will welcome to our training restaurant at the end of this month for a lunch takeover. Can't wait

doing what he does best on fire

Long time friend of the college of who is no stranger to giving lots of time to the next generation at our Senara training restaurant. Hugely appreciated.

And of course Tom Brown! After recent announcements that he will open a training restaurant in PZ, with support from T&P college, Tom talked passionately about why he is so pleased to be able to give back to the next generation, after he himself was given so much support through Nathan and during his time at Cornwall college.

Tom will be taking on students for work placements alongside their full time college course and then progressing to apprenticeships. Great to have you Tom.

Thanks to the team behind the festival and a big thanks to Charlie as always! Great event!!!

But our last mention has to go to Jay. What an absolute star. There's nothing she can't do. She switches from wash up to Compère with ease, mum to our students one minute and then telling the chefs how it is the next. These food festivals are so important to the college, our students/apprentices and the Hospitality community and it's a huge plus having someone we can trust to help deliver the highest of standards and experiences for them. Massive thank you Jay!!! Gorgeous lady!

06/09/2026

Saturday Penzance Food Festival you did not disappoint.

Great weather, awesome chefs, stunning food, audience interaction, tastings, fun and laughter. And of course our students, tutors and Charlie!!! Senara Restaurant Penwith College

Nick Hemming showing what a legend he is. After a big year in the kitchens Heron Inn Malpas and out on the road with he still finds the time and a smile for this great food fest and our students. Good work!

Next up the lovely duo that is Caleb Munday and Terri from Mousehole Deli & Kitchen who never cease to amaze us with their commitment to training the next generation and their community. And the food is great too! Crab dish and rump steaks! Can't wait to welcome your apprentices to Penwith this year.

This was then followed with stunning crab pasta by Fred Goodrich of Orta.

And finished with Tom Hunt. What can we say. This had everything. We lost track of the dishes he made. It had everything from Soy sauce taste tests with the audience to cooking huge pieces of meat on the Kamado and making flatbreads and roasting aubergine. With his Commis chef Charlie.

We've been blown away with the engagement with our students at this festival. Great work chefs.

See you today for the final!!!

04/09/2026

And that's day two demo stage. What can we say?! What a day.

We had our very own David Izzard (head of hospitality across both campuses) and our amazing student Ari from on stage together. What a pair. And the food was outstanding! Monkfish, pickled slaw, flat bread... And lamb bon bons with parsnip, cream mash, mango and salsa/pomegranate gel. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Great to see the boss out and about cooking and Ari doing such a great job on stage.

And of course all the other great chefs from around the county. Andy Tuck with a delicious surf and turf dish cooked over fire of course and (our) Jeffrey Robinson who had Will knocking up some homemade mayo on stage.

Again, all these chefs and employers giving time and sharing a stage with the next generation. It's hugely appreciated!

Huge thanks to all our students helping out. Great to have you with us!

Can't wait for tomorrow. (And we heard there's sun! Shhh).

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