Thursday Bistro Coming To Downpatrick SERC Campus

New Thursday Bistro Dining Experience at SERC’s Downpatrick Campus

Food lovers are invited to enjoy a new early evening dining experience as South Eastern Regional College (SERC) launches its Thursday Bistro service at the college’s Downpatrick Campus.

The weekly restaurant service will showcase the talent and creativity of the FDQ Level 2 Professional Chef students with front of house service from the Level 2 Hospitality students.  

Together, they will be offering a choice of high-quality starters, mains and desserts prepared and served in a professional training environment under the guidance of award-winning Chef lecturer, Thomas Turley and Hospitality lecturer, Sinead Quinn.

FDQ Level 2 Professional Chef students who are preparing the menu for the Thursday evening  Bistro, 5.00pm to 7.30pm at SERC’s Downpatrick Campus.  (Back l-r) Chef Lecturer Thomas Turley, with students, Sarah Murray (18, Castlewellan), Corey Glennon (17, Downpatrick), Declan Rodgers (18 Downpatrick), Lucas McColgan (17, Downpatrick), Corey Donnelly, Zac Asante, Chloe Baker, Leah Bailey (17, Saintfield), Alex Stevens (18, Downpatrick), (Front l-r) Marc Fogarty, Dontay Hannaway, Matty Baszlakow, Finn Tierney, Liam Appleyard,  and Steven Bell.

Open to the public, the Thursday Bistro, from 5.00pm – 7.30pm inclusive, will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy seasonal menus created using quality ingredients, while supporting students as they develop industry-standard culinary and front-of-house skills.

Their autumn menu includes dishes such as spiced pumpkin soup, beef lasagne with garlic bread, apple crumble and a cheeseboard.

Chef Thomas Turley said: “The Thursday Bistro gives our students the opportunity to put their skills into practice in a real restaurant environment while producing food to a high standard.

“Diners can expect freshly prepared dishes, seasonal ingredients and menus that reflect current trends. We are looking forward to welcoming guests and showcasing the fantastic talent and passion our students bring to every service.”

Level 2 Traineeship in Hospitality students who are providing Front of House service at the Thursday Bistro at SERC’s Downpatrick Campus. (l-r)  Sinead Scott, Lecturer in Hospitality, with students,  Brandon Ruffell |(18, Newcastle), Rhys O’Neill-Manchester (17, Downpatrick), Clodagh Hanna (17, Ardglass), Sian Reid (16, Downpatrick), Hanna Hughes (16, Downpatrick), Katie Flynn (16, Downpatrick), Adam McEvoy (17, Portaferry) and Conaill New-Manley (17, Castlewellan).

Hospitality Lecturer, Sinead Scott added: “The Thursday Bistro will operate each week during term-time at our Downpatrick Campus. 

“We are currently offering an autumn menu at £20 per head for three courses, including tea and coffee, up to 19th November and will change to a festive Christmas menu, at £25 per head, which will be available on 26th November, 3rd and 10th December.”

Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis and can be made by emailing:

[email protected] who will confirm booking as soon as possible.

Diners are asked to vacate the restaurant by 7.45pm to allow students time to make their journey home.

Visit: www.serc.ac.uk

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