May 9, 2013
Eleven students from Nanango State High School took a two-hour lunch break today, but no one minded.
The Year 11 students are all studying for a Certificate II in Food and Beverages and were treating guests to a leisurely lunch at the Taabinga Room Restaurant at the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE’s Kingaroy campus.
Teacher Angela Marshall said the students did their theory work at school and practical studies at TAFE.
Today’s exercise involved a practice bistro serving real customers who had paid to have lunch at the college’s training restaurant.
The students served a three-course meal which had been prepared in the college’s kitchen.
The students took orders, waited on tables, prepared mocktails, served drinks, made coffees and handled all the “front of house” duties of a regular restaurant.
Teacher Michael Beohm was keeping a close eye on his charges as they buzzed around the tables.
There are several more student events lined up … and the TAFE College is looking for guests who would like to enjoy being waited on by the young students.
Future events are:
- May 15 – Cake and Cold Drinks – a morning tea prepared by TAFE students including cakes and a selection of cold beverages from 10:00am to noon. $6.50 per person
- May 22 – Bistro – Year 12 students from Nanango State High School will be hosting another bistro from noon to 2:00pm. A three-course meal will be served (cost $12.50 per person) or there is the choice of having only two courses ($10) or one course ($6.50).
- May 29 – Bistro – St Mary’s Catholic College students will be hosting the bistro from noon to 2:00pm. Prices are the same as for the May 22 event.
Bookings are essential. Phone Jason Ford on (07) 4160-4428 or contact him by email
The students have also been engaged to serve lunch for the Wondai Ladies Art Group on June 1.
