Welcome Booklet (Food)

4 5 CONGRATULATIONS! HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO... Our courses are developed and taught by experienced lecturing staff, who draw on their own industry experience and deliver our courses in our state-of-the-art facilities. ENRICHMENT Joining us, you can expect education and training that goes far beyond everyday classes and lectures. We are committed to providing additional enrichment opportunities for students, from industry trips and expert visits to link-ups with local charities, entry into competitions and much more. Yasmine Selwood Professional Chef FdA, Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) Being at University College Birmingham, you get a rich and broad culinary education. It’s been invaluable in everything I’ve done to date. COLLEGE OF FOOD WELCOME TO YOUR DEPARTMENT PLACEMENTS With placements a priority, we have excellent links with Michelin-starred and on-trend restaurants, hotels, bakery businesses, new product developers and leading brands across the region, the UK and globally. You might end up having the chance to work with one of these employers; White Barn Inn and Spa (Maine, USA), The Savoy (London), Gleneagles (Scotland), Celtic Manor (Wales), The Landmark (London), Ashford Castle (County Mayo, Ireland). Or you could battle it out, with our support, to become the next MasterChef champion, like our alumnus student, Dan Lee. We are excited to see where your journey takes you and will support you every step of the way! Lewis Walker Head of Department A massive “welcome” to all our students, the next graduates and food stars of the future. We know you’re going to love it here at the college of food at University College Birmingham and can’t wait to share our amazing facilities, extensive experience and passion for all things food. It’s a recipe for success! MASTERCHEF CHAMPION, DAN FACILITIES REVISITED You will have more than likely been to visit us. If not, then get in contact with us and check out our facilities before you start. So, to recap, we have nine industry-standard kitchens, providing real working environments for you to master your practical food skills throughout your studies. We also house baking and product development labs with industrial ovens and high-speed mixers, specialist chocolate production and tempering equipment, a 9,000sq ft Food Science and Innovation Suite, a sensory evaluation room, and a pilot plant for product development. Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is our AA Gold-accredited training restaurant, which is open to the public. START MAKING FRIENDS NOW! You can now join our Unibuddy Community, where you can chat with students who will be on your course, in your accommodation, or who have the same interests and hobbies as you. You will also be able to connect with student ambassadors, who can answer your questions about your course and uni life. UNIBUDDY COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

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