
Special guests enjoy Afternoon Tea treat at OKN1 restaurant
A delicious afternoon tea, prepared and served by Level 1 Catering and Hospitality students from New City College Hackney Campus, was enjoyed by guests from the Hackney Circle residents group.

New City College catering students get a taste of Parliament
Hospitality and Catering students from New City College Hackney Campus have been given a unique opportunity to sharpen their culinary skills at one of the most iconic institutions in the country – the House of Commons.

Unforgettable trip to Bangkok blends learning new skills with Thai culture
A two-week adventure in Thailand which blended practical training with rich cultural experiences has been described as ‘unforgettable’ by New City College students.

Double celebrations for New City College in top Hospitality and Catering competitions
New City College scooped the best Restaurant Service award in the national finals of the prestigious Passion to Inspire 2023 competition.

Cookery student hosts A Taste of Türkiye fundraising night to help victims of earthquake
A Taste of Türkiye fundraising evening organised and run by New City College student chef Fatma Nguyen was a resounding success – raising over £2,000 – with all proceeds going to help victims of the Turkey-Syria Earthquakes.

Student chef swaps classroom for Covent Garden Michelin-starred restaurant
A trio of trainee chefs from New City College were crowned UK champions following an exciting live ‘cook-off’ at the final of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2022.

Trainee chefs crowned UK champions
A trio of trainee chefs from New City College were crowned UK champions following an exciting live ‘cook-off’ at the final of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2022.

Victor Okunowo
Victor Okunowo is the head chef of London’s Talking Drum restaurant and was a semi-finalist of Masterchef: The Professionals 2020.
A former student at NCC’s Redbridge College, Victor says that studying Professional Cookery and Restaurant Management at the college in Chadwell Heath, was what kick-started his career.

Trio of chefs through to exciting live cook-off
New City College trainee chefs Samuel Paoli, Maria Carbone and Paulo Dela Cruz, have made it through to the grand final of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2022.
The Country Range competition is a prestigious culinary contest which has become a firm fixture in the catering industry’s calendar.

OKN1 to host Ukrainian Benefit Night
A Ukrainian Benefit Night to raise funds for UNICEF is being held at OKN1 Restaurant next week in support of two New City College students from Ukraine.
The special evening, on Thursday 17th March 2022, will be a celebration of Ukrainian culture with traditional music and a three-course menu of authentic Ukrainian cuisine.