95% of full-time students would recommend NESCol to others
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
Your future starts here.
Courses
Perfect your culinary expertise and service skills ready for a career in the fast-paced hospitality industry.
The hospitality sector is a growing part of the North East economy, with a rising demand for skilled employees.
Learn in our commercial kitchens and training restaurant, where you’ll be immersed in a professional environment. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare and serve meals to real customers, gaining the hands-on experience and confidence needed to thrive in your career.
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As well as a host of full-time courses, we also offer part-time and distance learning in Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management where you can study at a location near you or choose to study online.
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228,000
employed in Scotland's hospitality sector¹
I’m so proud to have achieved my HND and come so far on my journey to achieving my degree. There is no age limit to education and achieving your dreams. If anyone else is thinking about returning to education, I would tell them to go for it!”
Mercy Brown
Mercy worked in industry then completed HND Events Management at NESCol before progressing into the third year of a degree in International Hospitality Management at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Career opportunities
Baker, Catering Assistant, Catering Manager, Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Confectioner, Head Chef, Front of House, Kitchen Porter/ Assistant, Private Caterer, Restaurant Manager, Sous Chef, Waiting Staff.
£9 billion
contributed by Scotland's hospitality industry to the economy²
Where you can study
NESCol’s training restaurants are renowned for their excellent service and fine dining, delivered by students as they put theory into practice in the professional kitchens and front of house settings. Open to the public, Gate 63 at City Campus provides a wonderful location for any occasion.
Study professional cookery & hospitality in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
Study professional cookery & hospitality in Fraserburgh
- 950+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
The bright and modern Fraserburgh Campus provides a fantastic environment for NESCol students, staff and visitors.
Study part-time
Part-time courses are offered at locations throughout the region.
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What our students think
More than 3,000 students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2023-2024 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
“The quality of education here is very high.”
96% of full-time students feel safe and secure at College
“I am happy to be part of the NESCol community. The staff are of a very supportive nature.”
92% of full-time students feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace
“I've loved learning about how the industry works and getting a better insight into what I can do.”
Student stories
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Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: The Fraser of Allander Institute
² Source: UKHospitality Scotland