Author: Krasimira Petkova
Cambrian Training Company (CTC) is celebrating a major triumph after professional cookery apprentice Adam Pike, at his first attempt, was crowned Skills Competition Wales Culinary Arts Champion, alongside impressive debut performances by CTC apprentices Bleddyn Daw and Elliott Joseph that were both highly commended by the judges. Stepping into the Culinary Arts competition for the… Read more »
Wales Salt Beef, Get Jerky, and Ethical Sourcing Cambrian Training Company Group combines Cambrian Training Company and our sister company, Trailhead Fine Foods, reflecting our shared commitment to the Food & Drink Manufacturing industry. Through our hands-on involvement in the sector, we have developed a genuine appreciation for the skill, heritage, and dedication celebrated during… Read more »
Cambrian Training (CTC) apprentices studying Professional Cookery levels 2 and 3 recently took part in a specialist butchery workshop at Bodnant Welsh Food, gaining valuable insight and knowledge into the craft behind high-quality meat preparation. The session was led by Mike, a butcher at Bodnant Welsh Food, and organised by CTC Training Officer Mark Powell… Read more »
Bara Sinc – Soda Bread Ingredients 400g plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp salt 300ml buttermilk  Method Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan) / Gas Mark 6 and prepare a lightly floured baking tray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and bicarbonate of soda, mixing thoroughly to… Read more »
Hospitality industry professionals from across Wales joined the judging panel to cast their eyes over the next generation of culinary talent at the Skills Competition Wales competitions. Cambrian Training Company, the leading independent provider of apprenticeships to the hospitality industry in Wales, called on the judges for hospitality competitions held at NPTC Group of Colleges’… Read more »
Cambrian Training’s Hospitality apprentice, Aaron Jones, Shift Supervisor at the Penycae Inn, kicked off Apprenticeship Week Wales by being interviewed on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast Show on Monday morning. Aaron recently completed his Level 3 Hospitality Supervision & Leadership apprenticeship, and he shared his first-hand experiences and apprenticeship journey with around 62,000 listeners. On Monday… Read more »
At Cambrian Training Company, we are committed to helping young people across Wales discover meaningful career pathways through practical, engaging learning experiences. As part of Apprenticeship Week Wales, our hospitality training team delivered interactive cookery workshops at Ysgol Bro Caereinion Secondary Phase, giving pupils aged 13–16 the opportunity to develop real kitchen skills while exploring… Read more »
Two talented hospitality apprentices from the Swansea area shared their stories and skills as they helped to take apprenticeships to the heart of the Welsh Government yesterday (Wednesday). Oliver Addis-Fuller, duty manager at Glyn Clydach Hotel, Neath Abbey, Neath and award-winning Aaron Jones, shift supervisor at Penycae Inn, Penycae, supported the Apprenticeship Fayre in the… Read more »
Cambrian Training, a leading work-based learning provider, is organising two webinars on February 9 and 10 to promote apprenticeships to school pupils and their parents. Cambrian Training Company, which is Welshpool-based and has offices across Wales, will be promoting apprenticeships in hospitality and food and drink manufacturing in separate webinars during Apprenticeship Week Wales –… Read more »
Alex Hogg’s Apprenticeship Journey At Cambrian Training Company, we are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Alex Hogg, who has completed a Degree Apprenticeship with the Open University, graduating with First Class Honours in Applied Software Engineering. Alex, 43, has been a valued member of our team in Welshpool for 17 years. His journey… Read more »
