Gain the professional skills and practical experience you need to join this fast-moving industry through practical assessments and first-hand experience alongside industry professionals. You will develop your skills in our excellent range of training facilities, where you will gain valuable, realistic experience in a vibrant and modern environment.
Explore the World of Culinary Arts
Suffolk Centre of Culinary Arts supports learners by giving them an insight into the catering and hospitality industry. At our Ipswich campus the students run our restaurant Chefs’ White’s (also open to the public) and our Deli, where food is made daily by our learners for staff and students.
At our On The Coast campus the students run our On the Coast Diner where they serve a range of hot and cold food to the rest of the campus.
Our courses are for you if you are passionate about cooking whether this is to learn and then continue your journey into industry or to learn a life skill.
The 3 ingredients needed to achieve are dedication, resilience and respect.
Take a tour of our back-of-house facilities
Training Kitchens
You will be required to attend work experience and to be involved in function work and open events at the college to further your skills.
Latest News
- Learner Stories
- Press Release
College restaurant team one step away from being crowned ‘Young Restaurant Team of the Year’
The team from Suffolk New College have qualified for a prestigious national competition for the first time in their history.
April 9, 2024
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- Our Experts
- Press Release
Suffolk New College lecturer in the mix to be named Suffolk Chef of the Year.
Daniel been shortlisted in the chef of the year category relating to the 2024 Suffolk Food and Drink Awards.
April 5, 2024
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- Learner Stories
Talented chefs find Hell’s Kitchen stars award winning restaurant quite heavenly
A pair of talented chefs from Ipswich got to spend a week at Gordon Ramsey’s Michelin Star restaurant in London.
January 30, 2024
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Book an Open Event and come visit us!
Come and visit us on one of our college Open Event, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current learners and staff.
Careers in the Catering & Hospitality Sector
Help & Support
Moving from school to college can be something of a culture shock. But at Suffolk New College we’ve created a supportive, social environment where you can easily get access to the help and advice you need, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us.
