#WOW Meets Glen Wheeler
Glen Wheeler didn't grow up dreaming of owning his own restaurant. In fact he didn't have ambitions of being a chef at all. But after discovering his culinary passion at South West College (or Fermanagh College, as it was then)
#WOW Meets Stephen Holland Part Two
Stephen Holland is Executive Sous Chef at Lough Erne Golf Resort. In part two of his interview with Way out West, he talks about the importance of treating each day as an education, what he's learned about the lesser known parts
#WOW Meets Stephen Holland
Stephen Holland is Executive Sous Chef at Lough Erne Golf Resort. In part one of his interview with Way out West he talks about the role of education and travel in his career, and the impact that world class local
Food in Northern Ireland
For many people the combination of 'food' and 'Northern Ireland' produces limited excitement. Initial thoughts are often limited to the Ulster Fry, and even those that go beyond it, perhaps listing things such as Irish stews, Steak and Guinness Pie,
Catering For The Stars
2016 was a good year for Irish football, with both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland enjoying success at Euro 2016 in France. Last summer, before Northern Ireland set off on this adventure, South West Colleges catering students were
#WOW Meets Neven Maguire
Neven Maguire visited South West College Enniskillen and spoke to Way out West. In many ways, Neven Maguire is still cooking in the same kitchen he started out in at twelve years old. He's head chef and proprietor at MacNean House
Stormont Big Bake
It hasn’t been long since the latest series of The Great British Bake Off finished, but already South West College catering students have been among those making up for its absence, as two students took part in the Stormont Big
Koppert Cress
Paul Da-Costa-Greaves, of Koppert Cress, visited the Dungannon campus of South West College on Wednesday 8th June. Having also spoken across Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Istanbul and Oman in the previous week, Paul treated the culinary students in attendance to
Obesity: Running from the problem
Europe is heading for an unprecedented explosion in rates of obesity and excess weight. Researchers at the World Health Organization say the continent will face an obesity crisis of “enormous proportions” by 2030. We’re leading the way: Ireland top the
Way out West
Welcome to Way out West, a new voice from within the South West College. A rural college with campuses across Tyrone and Fermanagh #SWC offers a variety of avenues and opportunities across further and higher education. Through an array of blogs,