New City College - Cherry Tree Café

05/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 🎉 Our Café has been awarded a Recommendation badge by Restaurant Guru, one of the world’s most popular foodie platforms with over 30 million monthly users.

This recognition means the world to us - it’s a reflection of your continued love, support, and those amazing reviews that keep us going every day. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who’s visited us, shared your experiences, and helped us grow. Come celebrate with us and see why Restaurant Guru recommends us! 🍽️

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19/12/2024

On December 18th, we hosted a heartwarming Christmas dinner for members of the local community. 🎄🍽️

It was wonderful to see everyone coming together and enjoying the festive spirit! ❤️

Well done to our students and staff for providing an exceptional service!

Find out more about our café here:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fw2kp0

19/12/2024

More updates on our garden project at Cherry Tree Café! We've completed the first stage of the project and look how beautiful it's looking!

This incredible effort will benefit both our Supported Learning Students from NCC’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities department and the wider Wanstead community.

Thank you to all who's been involved - Daniel Windsor Landscapes Brett Landscaping PGR Builders & Timber Merchants Travis Perkins

19/12/2024

We're closed for the holidays! Wishing all our students and customers a fantastic festive holiday and a happy new year!

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen in January 2025!😀

For more information about our café, please visit our webpage:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fvNHP0

16/12/2024

We want to extend a huge thank you to Daniel Windsor Landscapes! 🌟

Their team has been generously volunteering their time and expertise to redesign our Cherry Tree Garden Café in Wanstead. This incredible effort will benefit both our Supported Learning Students from NCC’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities department and the wider Wanstead community.

This meaningful project has been made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Co-op, and we are truly grateful for the support and dedication of the Windsor family and their team. 👏

Stay tuned for updates as the transformation unfolds!

05/12/2024

Yesterday, we were delighted to host Kam Rai Leader of Redbridge Council, at our Cherry Tree Café.

Run by our talented SEND students, the café provided a fantastic opportunity to highlight their skills and the welcoming, inclusive environment we've built.

Learn more about our Foundation Learning SEND pathways here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0f9nw30

Find out more about our Café:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0f9ncy0

Redbridge Council

24/04/2024

We LOVE our cafe and our customers do too!

By supporting us, you're supporting the next generation. Our young people get to gain real-life experience in a food service establishment, working with our team of college staff.👨‍🍳

Visit us for a slice of cake every Monday, Wednesday and Friday:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H08JSX-0

22/04/2024

22/04/2024

Our students love working in our Cherry Tree kitchen creating tasty treats for you to enjoy!

We're open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2pm - pop by and support our cafe! 🍰🍪☕

Find out more about us here:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H08JPf10

01/04/2024

Celebrating student success!

Matas, our hospitality and catering student clinched the gold medal in the WorldSkills UK competition for Restaurant Service Foundation Skills. Bradley, another of our students secured third place, earning the bronze!

The prestigious competition provides a platform for young talents aspiring to thrive in the hospitality industry. Under the virtual scrutiny of judges nationwide, students were tasked with setting a "table for two" for Armistice Day afternoon tea and crafting an elegant centrepiece.

Reflecting on his victory, Matas exclaimed, “It's surreal! Winning gold feels absolutely incredible, especially since I've never won any competition before.”

Tony Pecoraro, NCC's hospitality and catering lecturer, expressed immense pride in his students' accomplishments, noting their display of seasoned skills, knowledge, passion, and self-assurance. 🎉

Experience our students in action! Drop by our café and witness their skills firsthand. We're back open from Monday 15th April 2024:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H08hdsg0☕ WorldSkills UK