The Ourimbah Campus celebrated it's 20th Anniversary on Friday evening 24th July 2009 in the 'Preview Restaurant'.
The event was attended by 100 guests and a grand occasion which highlighted the success of the Campus, with now more than 7,000 people participating in programs at the Campus, which comprises of University of Newcastle, Hunter TAFE and Central Coast Community College.
The full time, non trade Commercial Cookery students prepared and presented a 4 course menu, under the guidance of teachers Robyn Brewster and Judith Taunton. These students comprise of school leavers seeking a course of study, those following a career in cookery, career changers and those pursuing a passion in later life.
Front of house operations were supervised by Robert Brown & Kathy Clouten, with students of the Diploma of Hospitality Management providing a high standard of service.
Theming, concepts and implementation of this event were by the Diploma of Event Management students, guided by teacher Michelle Palfrey.

Mary Mac's Place

On Friday 15th May we (students of Commercial Cookery non-trade and Hospitality Management courses) catered for the volunteers’ luncheon at Mary Mac's Place at Woy Woy for 110 people. This organisation celebrated Volunteers Week by honouring the tireless work of their volunteers, who provide meals for homeless people on the Peninsula on a daily basis. Commercial Cookery of the Faculty of Tourism & Hospitality TAFE Hunter Institute, donated the food stuffs necessary for the function.
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Newcastle Produce Markets

Ourimbah Commercial Cookery Non Trade full time students have been out and about recently, enjoying the experiences that their course is bringing and learning first hand important aspects associated with their training and career choice.
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Excursion to Sydney Fish Markets

On the 29th of May 2009, the commercial cookery students ventured to the Fish Markets in Pyrmont, Sydney. Whilst at the Fish Markets, the students participated in a tour of the Sydney Seafood School, where they were shown training opportunities and offered to join the School.
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Preview Restaurant

The Preview Restaurant is located on the Ourimbah TAFE Campus and is operated by the current Commercial Cookery staff and students. The Restaurant trains students in skills needed in the 'real world' and helps students to gain first-hand experience on working in the Hospitality Industry.
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