WestKing’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Team announced as finalists for 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality team from WestKing has been shortlisted for a popular national award, recognising their dedication to teaching and education.

The team from Westminster Kingsway College’s (WestKing) School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality has won a highly-prized place on the shortlist for the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards. The awards recognise the hard work of the school community, taking into account the efforts and achievements of the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality’s teaching and support staff.

The competition consists of 16 team and individual categories recognising educators across early years, primary, secondary and Further Education sectors. The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Team from WestKing has been selected as a finalist by the judges in the Further Education Team of the Year category. 

The next stage of the competition involves judging visits, which will take place during April and May. Following announcements of Certificate, Bronze and Silver Winners on National Thank a Teacher Day on 19 June, the competition will culminate in November with the Pearson National Teaching Awards UK Ceremony as well as coverage on the BBC’s The One Show. 

WestKing’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality is located at the college’s Victoria Centre and boasts a range of specialist facilities such as professional kitchens, a patisserie and a chocolate kitchen. Students also train and perfect their skills within the college’s highly regarded restaurant The Vincent Rooms, which consists of the AA top-rated dining venue The Escoffier Room and The Brasserie.

Paul Jervis, Head of Hospitality and Culinary Arts at WestKing, said: “We are delighted that our team has been shortlisted for the Further Education Team of the Year in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. The School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts has an exceptional team of teaching and support staff, and it’s their passion and dedication to their craft that makes Westminster Kingsway College one of the best places in the country to study Hospitality and Culinary Arts.”

Congratulations to everyone at the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality on being shortlisted for the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards!

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