SPOTLIGHT

Welcoming Chef Rose to Our Training Kitchen

This term, we are delighted to welcome Gulten Eren, also known as Chef Rose, to our professional training kitchen.

With over 16 years of experience working in leading five‑star London hotels, including The Savoy, she is now sharing her cooking skills and industry knowledge with our learners.

During these sessions, learners practise essential cooking skills and professional kitchen techniques like how to set up their workstations and prepare for service. This helps them build confidence and independence both at home and in the workplace.

Chef Rose works with learners from Horizon, Learning for Life, and Haselbury. Together, they prepare a variety of dishes such as lemon drizzle cupcakes, tomato and halloumi pasta, and vegan chocolate chunk cookies. Learners take great pride in presenting their finished dishes and enjoy showcasing what they have achieved.

These sessions also support the development of teamwork, communication skills, and confidence in a real kitchen environment. We are very grateful to Chef Rose for her enthusiasm, support, and expertise, and we look forward to welcoming more learners from across West Lea to benefit from her experience.