Year 10 catering students at Tewkesbury Academy served up a night to remember as they hosted a vibrant curry and quiz night for their parents and guardians at the school.
The evening offered students the chance to showcase their practical skills in a real-world hospitality setting. All students took on professional roles for the night, from working front-of-house and serving tables to joining the kitchen brigade in preparing and presenting the evening’s dishes.
The menu featured a delicious selection of Indian cuisine, including chicken curry, sweet potato curry, basmati rice, flatbreads, kachumber, raita, poppadoms, and mango chutney — all cooked and served by the students themselves.
In keeping with industry standards, a formal dress code was enforced. Students wore smart black tops, trousers or skirts, and appropriate footwear, mirroring expectations within the hospitality sector.
The event was generously supported by the Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel, which donated raffle prizes as well as crockery and table linen to help elevate the evening’s presentation and professionalism.
Helen Butt, design and technology teacher at Tewkesbury Academy, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for students to put into practice the theory they have been learning about the industry in their lessons.
“As it is a vocational qualification, it is important that students get a chance to get hands-on experience to support their understanding of the theoretical side of the course.
“The curry and quiz night was a resounding success, offering students a taste of working in hospitality while delivering a fun and delicious evening for their guests.”
