The apprentices, who are all undertaking their culinary training at the college, spent time at the Food Services Wing, Defence Logistics School at Worthy Down MoD base for a training day sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Cooks.

The apprentices had a Nepalese culinary master class with master chef Pemba Lama and then went on to a master class in making canapés.

James Palmer, chef apprentice at Westminster Kingsway College and Fonthill House, said: “The Nepalese master class was a fun and engaging demonstration of traditional Nepalese cookery and a rare insight into the culinary work undertaken by our armed forces.”

Chef apprentice Jake Barnes, who is working at The Cavalry and Guards Club, said: “I found the canapé master class a different experience that was more focused on skill and presentation. The recipes we were doing were more complex and required more attention to detail. I felt the whole Worthy Down trip was very exciting and felt grateful for the great treatment that we received.”

Louise Jordan, head of hospitality apprenticeships at Westminster Kingsway College, added: “This was a fantastic opportunity for our chef apprentices to see hospitality in action in the workplace and to learn from experts in the field. We are very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Cooks for sponsoring this event and to Worthy Down for hosting us. The chef apprentices at Westminster Kingsway undertake a number of activities and learning opportunities with industry partners that enhance their training and develop their skills.”