AA College Restaurant of the Year
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About the award
First awarded in 2016, the AA College Restaurant of the Year Award has been developed in conjunction with our partner People 1st to recognise accredited colleges within the AA College Rosette Scheme that have shown outstanding achievements in a realistic working environment.
Y Dosbarth (The Classroom)Y Dosbarth provides invaluable realworld experience while showcasing
the very best of hospitality education.
Holding both an AA College Rosette and
People 1st Centre of Excellence status, it
combines professional standards with a
student-led approach, enabling learners
across cookery, hospitality and frontof-house programmes to develop skills,
confidence and industry experience.
Serving lunch from Tuesday to Saturday,
with dinner services on Thursday and
Friday, the restaurant allows students to
take responsibility for both the kitchen
and front of house. Its strong industry
links provide opportunities to work
alongside renowned chefs, participate
in major events and compete at national
and international level.
With learners progressing into leading
hospitality businesses and achieving
success at WorldSkills, The Classroom
demonstrates how college restaurants
can inspire and develop the next
generation of hospitality professionals.
Previous Winners
2025- @thirty-four – Exeter College
2024- Senara – Truro & Penwith College
2023- @thirty-four, Exeter College
2022 - Senara Restaurant
2019 – Academy, Cheshire College South & West
2018 – The Brasserie Restaurant, Milton Keynes College
2017 – Academy, South Cheshire College
2016 – Foxholes Restaurant, Runshaw College
2025- @thirty-four – Exeter College
2024- Senara – Truro & Penwith College
2023- @thirty-four, Exeter College
2022 - Senara Restaurant
2019 – Academy, Cheshire College South & West
2018 – The Brasserie Restaurant, Milton Keynes College
2017 – Academy, South Cheshire College
2016 – Foxholes Restaurant, Runshaw College