Royal Society of Chemistry Project and Tallend Bay Hotel

Cooking Extravaganza!

Today an inspirational culinary class was conducted with Mark Lewin from Cornwall Hospitality Collective and Truro and Penwith College alongside the Manager of The Tallend Bay Hotel, Jack Ashby-Wright.

EBP, generously funded by The Royal Society of Chemistry, is committed to delivering workshops that actively engage students in exploring future career paths. In partnership with Liskeard School and Community College, the aim is to cultivate enthusiasm among students for the fascinating realm of chemistry and its diverse career prospects. During the session with Cornwall Hospitality Collective and Tallend Bay Hotel, students acquired valuable front-of-house skills and insights into delivering five-star dining experiences.

The session was purely focused on front of house skills. Etiquette, customer service, team work, communication and building confidence, which are important transferable skills. Mark and Jack promoted not just full-time careers in their profession but also meaningful part time work experience for those looking to build skills and add to their CV.

Jack and Mark cooked off some quality bacon and prepped lettuce, tomatoes and brioche buns whilst talking about careers and training.

The pupils got to lay their own place settings, serve their fellow pupils and were challenged to see who could make the best BLT. Jack and Mark also taught them how to pour sparkling grape juice around the table.

It was a delight to see all pupils come out of their shells and get involved. This proved to be an inspirational way to show them there are great careers in the hospitality profession.

Jack has now formed a relationship with the school and is working on taking the school and it's pupils to the hotel.

Mark and Jack

Mark in Action

Delicious Delights

Cheers to Chemistry!