Further course content and learning outcomes will be confirmed shortly. Early booking is encouraged to secure your place.
Overview
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for chefs and catering teams working in university hospitality, including anyone involved in menu planning, menu development, or menu selection. Whether you’re responsible for writing menus, costing dishes, planning food offers, or simply want fresh inspiration, you’ll gain practical ideas to help you deliver menus that are on-trend, student-friendly, nutritious, and aligned with budget requirements.
Why should I take part?
Menus are constantly evolving, from changing student expectations and food trends, to tighter budgets and sustainability goals. This course is a great opportunity to:
- refresh and develop your menu planning skills
- gain new ideas and inspiration for modern, appealing menus
- strengthen confidence in planning menus that balance nutrition, value and commercial viability
- support your CPD and professional development
- connect with peers and share best practice through networking and discussion
How will it help me?
During the event, you will…
Get practical approaches and new ideas to support smarter menu planning in a university setting — helping you create menus that are nutritious, cost-effective and enticing for students. The course will also support your ongoing professional development through discussion, shared learning and CPD outcomes.
Full course details and session content will be confirmed and published shortly.
Provisional Itinerary:
To be confirmed
About the Trainer:
Debra Adams is the founder of arena4finance and the finance4hospitality academy. She is a qualified management accountant and a leading practitioner in delivering courses for developing fundamental financial skills as well as author of the recently updated book “Management Accounting for the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries – A strategic approach.” Her extensive career has included experience working in operational and financial roles in hospitality and catering and also in education and training. The finance4hospitality academy was launched in 2023 to provide a unique learning resource for the sector.
The trainer was engaging and helpful – Delegate from Cardiff University
