Introduction
Education at JH College isn’t restricted to classroom learning — we believe in hands-on experiences that build real-world skills. Recently, we hosted a One-Day Cookery & Hospitality Workshop for our hotel-management and culinary students to help them explore the vibrant world of food, hospitality, and practical kitchen skills.
🍳 What Happened During the Workshop
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Mocktail Masterclass & Beverage Preparation — Students learned how to create refreshing, non-alcoholic mocktails — an essential skill for modern hospitality settings. It emphasized creativity, hygiene, and presentation.
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Culinary Basics: Knife Skills, Plating & Hygiene — Under supervision of experienced chefs and instructors, students practiced basic cutting/chopping skills, ingredient preparation, and learned plating techniques that add finesse to presentation.
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Team-Based Cooking Challenge — Teams cooked simple but elegant dishes — focusing on teamwork, time management, and coordination — replicating real-world kitchen pressure and dynamics.
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Introduction to Hospitality Service & Guest Interaction — A session on soft-skills: guest greeting, table setting, hygiene standards, and customer service — important for front-office or service roles in hospitality.
🎯 Why Workshops Like This Matter for Students
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Bridges Theory & Practice — Students often learn theory in class; workshops let them apply that knowledge practically, boosting confidence and competence.
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Prepares for Real-World Hospitality Careers — With exposure to cooking, hospitality service, and management basics, students get early taste of industry — helping them choose specialties (kitchen, service, events) later.
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Encourages Teamwork & Discipline — Kitchens are fast-paced, require discipline, coordination, and calm under pressure — valuable life and professional skills beyond hospitality.
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Boosts Creativity & Passion for Culinary Arts — Not just cooking — plating, mocktails, hygiene and presentation help students appreciate food as art — igniting passion and creativity.
📸 Student Feedback & Highlights
“I never realized how much effort goes into even a simple dish — the workshop opened my eyes to kitchen discipline and hygiene.” — First-year Hotel-Management Student
“Working in a group, trying to balance taste, time, and presentation was challenging but fun — made me confident I can do this as a career.” — Third-year Student
Conclusion
At JH College, we don’t just teach; we prepare — for careers, for life. Our Cookery & Hospitality Workshop is a step toward building skilled professionals who understand food, service, discipline — and hospitality spirit.
If you’re a student — watch for our next workshop.
If you’re a parent or potential student — join us, explore courses, and see how hands-on learning at JH College can shape your hospitality career.