Four hundred students benefit from Chef Academies supported by Harrison Foundation

An impressive 400 young people have completed the chef academies supported by The Geoffrey Harrison Foundation.

Established by Harrison Catering Services in 2012, the charitable foundation is dedicated to advancing education and learning in the United Kingdom in connection with the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries and to helping young people to develop their capabilities and grow to maturity as individuals and as members of society.

The Foundation contributes to the Saturday morning Junior Chefs Academy held at University of West London, Ealing, and the Young Chef Academy at Westminster Kingsway College, Victoria.

Since the Foundation began supporting these academies in January 2012 a total of 34 of the 10 week Saturday morning courses for year 10 and 11 students have been held.

Gary Hunter, Head of Faculty for Hospitality and Culinary Arts at Westminster Kingsway College, said: “We are so appreciative of the support from The Geoffrey Harrison Foundation for our Young Chef Academy students. These ten week courses are delivered throughout the academic year on Saturdays by our dedicated lecturers, and the students prepare and serve at their graduation lunch to their family as a celebration event. Many of the young chefs have gone onto our Professional Chef Diploma and Chef Apprenticeship programmes. Every graduation is supported by a representative from The Geoffrey Harrison Foundation and we value this partnership and hands-on approach that they undertake. To play a significant role in shaping the younger generation’s dream and future is a great honour.”

For more information about The Geoffrey Harrison Foundation, visit the website.