The charity dinner raised money for Young Lives vs Cancer, which aims to help young people who are suffering from this illness as well as their families. The students cooked and served a fine dining menu for 132 guests, featuring ingredients sponsored by Riso Gallo.

Under the guidance of Craft Guild Chef Lecturer of the Year Anthony Gascoigne, commercial manager in hospitality and catering Dave Brett-Lavelle and catering lecturer Donna Ryan the catering students customised their planned dishes to cater for any dietary requirement, ensuring that every guest could enjoy the food.

Both front-of-house and kitchen-based students received positive feedback, with one of North Hertfordshire College’s budding-chefs receiving a job offer from Knebworth Golf Course as a result.

Kacper Rudzinski, a level three chef at North Hertfordshire College, commented: “It was a fantastic opportunity to take over the kitchen at Knebworth Golf Club. We served delicious food and successfully raised funds for the Young Lives vs Cancer charity.

“I am also pleased to share that I received a job offer to work as a chef at Knebworth Golf Course. This experience has been immensely rewarding, and I am grateful for the chance to support a great cause while having the opportunity to learn in a fast-paced environment.”

North Hertfordshire College embeds industry-focused learning opportunities into their curriculum delivery to help learners understand the current industry trends and requirements before progressing into employment.