The Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the weekly Prospect Room Dining Service at Bermuda College on Friday, April 10, where culinary students prepared and presented a four-course meal as part of their practical training.
The Premier was joined by the Minister of Education, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, MP, Deputy Premier the Hon. Zane DeSilva, JP, MP, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, MP Lovita Foggo, MP Kim Swan, and Senator Mischa Fubler.
Held each Friday during the academic term, the Prospect Room Dining Service allows students to apply their classroom learning in a live setting, refining culinary and service skills while serving members of the public.
Senior Culinary Lecturer Dr. Teneika Eve said the initiative is a key part of preparing students for the industry.
“The Prospect Room Dining Service gives our culinary students practical, hands-on experience in a live environment,” said Dr. Eve. “Starting this fall, Bermuda College will introduce a Certificate in Culinary Arts to expand opportunities for those entering the field.”
Premier Burt commended the students for their professionalism and execution, noting the importance of continued investment in skills development.
“Bermuda's tourism and hospitality sector needs trained Bermudians, and programmes like this are producing them”, Premier Burt said.
“The quality of the food and the level of service on Friday spoke for itself, and it is a credit to the instructors and to the students. This Government is committed to investing in young people, and that is why this year's Budget increased funding for Education, including programmes at Bermuda College.”
Minister of Education, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, MP, said the experience reflects the work underway to strengthen pathways from school into careers in hospitality.
“Through the development of signature schools, including Sandys Secondary Middle School’s focus on hospitality, and expanded dual enrolment opportunities with Bermuda College, we are creating clearer pathways for students to gain early exposure and real experience in key industries,” said Minister Caesar.
“Experiences like this show what is possible when education and industry are aligned.”
Dr. Sam, President of Bermuda College, remarked that, “The occasion provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Culinary Arts students within the hospitality programmes to Government leaders. The students performed exceptionally well in the preparation and presentation of their meals, and we are confident that they are well prepared to contribute at a professional level within our hotels and other food service establishments.”
Dean Ann Parsons, of the Division of Business, Hospitality and Technical Education, noted that Bermuda College is expanding its offerings in Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Tourism, including new certificate programmes launching in Fall 2026. These programmes provide flexible pathways into diploma and associate degree qualifications.
Bermuda College’s Culinary Programmes are accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), meeting recognised industry standards for culinary training.
Bermuda College continues to prepare Bermudians for careers in one of the island’s key industries, equipping students with the skills and experience needed to succeed.
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