TyneMet and Queen Alexandra Colleges Save the Day for SUB 21

A local community organisation, SUB 21, are currently using facilities at TyneMet and Queen Alexandra Colleges to continue to run football and catering sessions.

Previously both the catering and football sessions were delivered at Wallsend Boys Club, however the Youth Club has been closed since last month after it was damaged by strong winds.

6 years ago

TyneMet Apprentices Serve Up A Feast Of A Celebration

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, on Monday 6^th February 2012, TyneMet College welcomed Employers into College to share in the success of Apprenticeship Programmes.

The Employers were invited to a 3 course lunch prepared and cooked by Apprentices studying on the Intermediate Professional Cookery Apprenticeship.  Supervised by award winning TyneMet staff, the Apprentices showcased their creative skills and talents and created a menu (see below) especially for the day which offered a choice of mouth watering starters, mains and deserts.

Starters

6 years ago

Michelin Star Chef Visits TyneMet College

Michael Quinn MBE who gained his first Michelin Star in 1980 and was the first British Chef for over 75 years at the Ritz Hotel in London visited TyneMet College to speak to students studying on Hospitality and Catering courses about alcohol and drug dependency in the hospitality and catering industry.

Head hunted to become the Maitre Chef de Cuisine at the Ritz, Michael turned the Ritz in to one of the country's top eateries and by the late 80s, at the height of his success he had become one of the most famous Chefs in the world.

6 years ago