Hospitality and Tourism

Welcome to the Hospitality & Tourism department and to the challenging and exciting world of the industry - one of the largest growth areas worldwide.

The Hospitality & Tourism department at Barnfield is dedicated to professional vocational excellence both in the training our students receive, and in the standards that they aspire to.

The department takes pride in its excellent links with key employers within the industry for example Monarch Airlines, Woburn, Luton Hoo. These relationships continue to enrich the learning experiences of our full and part time students.

Hospitality and Catering

At Barnfield we take pride in offering a range of professional qualifications, which combined with our links within the industry for example Woburn, Flitwick Manor, Hartwell House, Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, place our students at the leading edge when seeking employment.

Mark Rainbow from Luton, is Head Pastry Chef at Auberge du Lac in Brocket Hall, Welwyn Garden City and Chris Underwood has just started a new job at the Hibiscus as Head Pastry Chef.

The Hibiscus boasts two Mitchelin stars. Dale Ormston has just joined a brigade of 20 chefs who cater for the Queen and her family at Buckingham Palace.

The industry demands the best - and we can help you to meet their expectation by supporting you to gain professional qualifications.

For more information telephone Emily Wilson on Luton 01582 569616.

Travel & Tourism

The tourism industry within Luton and Bedfordshire is on the brink of a massive change offering exciting opportunities to the local people.

The expansion of London Luton Airport, proposed new facilities such as Centre Parcs and NIRAH (National Institute for Research into Aquatic Habitats) and the London 2012 Olympics will provide unprecedented opportunities for employment within this vibrant industry. Luton is also well placed to provide access to key locations such as London and is serviced by key roads providing easy access to the 2012 Olympic events.

At Barnfield we take pride in offering a range of professional qualifications, which combined with our links within the industry, for example Monarch Airlines, London Luton Airport and Luton Town FC, place our students at the leading edge when seeking employment.

The industry demands the best - and we can help you to meet their expectation by providing you with the opportunity to gain the professional qualifications.

For more information telephone Emily Wilson on Luton 569616

Facilities

The Brasserie at Barnfield and Café B

The Barnfield Brasserie The department benefits from well resourced training and production kitchens and the newly refurbished The Brasserie at Barnfield offers an eclectic selection of English, French and international dishes and wines. For those who want to experience the ultimate in fine cuisine there are also gourmet themed events.

For a more relaxed option, just drop Cafe B into Café B and choose from the wide selection of home-made meals available from our cafe style menu produced from ingredients sourced from the suppliers in the local region.

The Brasserie at Barnfield and and Café B are run by our students under the watchful eye of our highly experienced and qualified team of professional tutors.

The Brasserie at Barnfield is very popular so bookings are advisable call 01582 569646.

Conference Facility

Our newly refurbished conference facility is available for hire providing local employers with a professional environment for meetings and conferences. It is well equipped with the latest presentation tools and refreshments are provided by our full time students working towards industry standard qualifications.

Telephone 01582 569646 for more information.

Training Centre

The department purchased and equipped a training centre based at London Luton Airport. Staff at the airport can now gain access to a range of excellent training courses including the new Foundation Degree in Airport & Air Transport Management at times that fit in with their 24/7 working patterns.