Year 10 Food Technology Students Excel in Catering Challenge

Year 10 Food Technology students recently participated in an exciting practical cooking assessment that gave them a taste of the fast-paced food service and catering industry. The task was designed to simulate real-world business scenarios, challenging students to step into the shoes of small business owners in Sydney’s inner west.

The brief required students to pitch their imagined catering business for a prestigious function. They had to demonstrate why their business would be the best choice to cater and serve the event. Following the pitch, students were tasked with designing a function menu, and developing a dish of their choice. The culmination of their hard work was a practical assessment where they brought their culinary creations to life.

Throughout this task, students showcased their creativity, business acumen, and culinary skills. They developed unique menu items tailored to the function, focusing on flavour, presentation, and the dining experience. The assessment tested their cooking abilities as each student chose to create something which would demonstrate a new skill – from handmade pasta and meatballs to freshly made sushi and high tea cakes, the class excelled in their cooking skills!

This hands-on experience offered Year 10 students a comprehensive look into the food service and catering industry, blending creative culinary practice with essential business skills. It not only honed their cooking abilities but also gave them a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in a competitive industry. This practical task has equipped them with valuable knowledge and experience that could inspire future culinary and business endeavours – our very own Five Dock Foodies!

Ms Elizabeth Forbes, TAS Teacher