Students from Ayrshire College's student restaurant, The Westerly, had a taste of life on the national stage after taking over the restaurant at the Scottish Parliament's The Holyrood Room.
The team travelled to Edinburgh to cook and serve food for Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), putting their hospitality and catering skills into practice in a unique and prestigious setting.
From preparing the food to delivering service, the experience gave students the opportunity to demonstrate their talents, work as a team and put their learning into practice in front of an important audience.
The experience was clearly appreciated, with one MSP commenting:
What an amazing experience for students at Ayrshire College taking over the restaurant at Holyrood this evening.
Angela Sheridan Head of Skills, commented:
Taking The Westerly team to the Scottish Parliament was a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their skills in a professional setting. They rose to the occasion, demonstrating their ability to work as a team, deliver high standards of service and put everything they've learned into practice.
Experiences like this are incredibly valuable. They allow students to build confidence, gain real-world experience and see where their skills can take them. We're very proud of what they achieved.
For The Westerly team, the visit was an opportunity to take their skills beyond the College, gain valuable experience in a professional environment and showcase the talent being developed at Ayrshire College.
Experiences like this help prepare students for their future careers, building confidence, developing industry skills and opening doors to new opportunities.