Bournemouth and Poole College & Hall and Woodhouse Partner in New Apprenticeship

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Hall and Woodhouse, a family-run brewery and pub company with a rich history dating back to 1777 in Blandford, Dorset. The collaboration will pave the way for a bespoke apprenticeship programme in Hospitality and Catering, equipping aspiring chefs with essential skills and real-world experience

The program will launch with the first cohort on February 25th, in a 12-month Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship. This bespoke programme is specifically designed for Hall and Woodhouse employees, who are currently employed as either Head or Sous chefs, with a second cohort planned for September. 

Combining professional training with hands-on experience, this unique opportunity focuses on the creation of menus from Hall and Woodhouse, with gravy and sauces being prepared with their ingredients and high standards. 

This innovative programme was first developed by Hall and Woodhouse in partnership with the Chichester College Group and has already seen tremendous success. Through collaboration and building upon this foundation, the programme is now set to expand across the South. 

This partnership reflects our shared dedication to addressing the local skills gap and adapting qualifications to meet evolving business needs. By combining expertise from both industry and education, we are empowering our students and local people to grow confidently in their careers in the vibrant hospitality sector.

Ahead of the first intake of students in February, Jill Meyerhoff, Head of Recruitment & Immigration at Hall & Woodhouse, commented: “We’re proud to be a part of this exciting new partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College, delivering real world usable skills and shaping the future of hospitality training in the South”.