Food Themed Gap Year Adventures

Embark on culinary gap year adventures and explore the world through food. Cooking your way around the globe with these amazing food focused gap year travel experiences allows you to experience diverse cuisines and local food cultures. Aspiring food blogger? Passionate foodie? Combining your love of international cuisine with travel offers unforgettable culinary travel adventures. If the idea of participating in cooking classes abroad, or attending international food festivals sounds perfect for your gap year plans, we can help.

Enhance your gap year with cookery courses and culinary internships abroad. Enrolling in a culinary gap year programme or cooking classes can help you develop practical skills such as sourcing authentic ingredients, mastering traditional cooking techniques, and pairing food with wine. Many of these culinary courses are residential and can contribute to your personal development or even count toward awards like the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Additionally, culinary internships abroad, such as chalet cookery courses or street food workshops, can open doors to seasonal jobs in the hospitality industry, including ski season employment or restaurant internships, making your food and travel experience even more rewarding.

Explore global foodie destinations like India, Vietnam, China, and Malaysia, renowned for their rich culinary traditions. Plan your trip around major international food festivals such as Pizza Fest in Naples, Savour Singapore, Canada's Ribfest, Thailand's Vegetarian Festival, or South Africa's vibrant food and wine events. These international food festivals offer perfect opportunities to indulge in global cuisine exploration and immerse yourself in diverse food cultures during your gap year travel.


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Current FOOD Projects & Courses


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Hospitality Couples

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Tresco Island is looking for couples or friends willing to share a room, in Housekeeping, Hospitality and Retail roles. Tresco is more than just a workplace; it’s a remarkable setting for an unforgettable adventure, located 28 miles off the Cornish coast in the Isles of Scilly.



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Kitchen Porter

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Roll up your sleeves and dive into the buzz of a busy kitchen as a Kitchen Porter on Tresco or at the 3AA Rosette Hell Bay Hotel on Bryher.



Cottage Cleaner

Cottage Cleaner

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We're seeking meticulous Cottage Cleaners who take pride in presentation, keeping our cottages and rooms immaculate for every guest who walks through the door.



Guaranteed Paid Work in Australia before you leave home !

Guaranteed Paid Work in Australia before you leave home !

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Ever dreamt of travelling to Australia or around parts of the world with no stress , not having to worry about your finances ? Our packages provide just that, no stress, no worries !!! Real Guaranteed Jobs !!! We have jobs in hospitality, retail, finance/banking, construction, mining & health care



Front of House Assistant

Front of House Assistant

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Step into a season of great food, great views and great company. We're looking for people who love creating memorable moments and genuine hospitality to join us.



Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

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Passionate about fine food? We’re seeking creative chefs to join our kitchen teams across Tresco Island and the 3AA Rosette Hell Bay for the 2026 season.



Front of House Supervisor

Front of House Supervisor

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Join our 2026 season as a Front of House Supervisor, bringing your energy and service focus to our teams on Tresco and at the 3AA Rosette Hell Bay Hotel on Bryher.



Housekeeper

Housekeeper

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If you love creating calm, beautifully kept spaces, you'll feel right at home with us. Join our housekeeping team on the stunning island of Bryher for the 2026 season.



Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

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We're seeking creative chefs to help lead our kitchens across Tresco Island and at the 3AA Rosette Hell Bay Hotel, bringing fresh ideas and a passion for exceptional food.