Caroline Dunnell

Caroline Dunnell is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Food at University College Birmingham. She teaches across multiple undergraduate programs, including Culinary Arts Management, Professional Chef, and Bakery and Patisserie Technology. Her academic qualifications include DTLLS, Level 4 QCF, Level 3 QCF, and an NVQ Level 3. She specializes in patisserie and has over 16 years of teaching experience.

• Education: Advanced professional cookery studies

Her research and teaching focus on patisserie techniques, confectionery, and culinary arts management. She has held roles as module lead for Specialist Confectionery and Advanced Patisserie and Confectionery, and Programme Lead for Level 3 Bakery programs. Her industry experience includes working at Claridge’s in London as a pastry chef and owning a catering business specializing in fine dining and celebration cakes.

Caroline emphasizes student opportunities through industry connections and has supervised placements for Culinary Arts Management students. She advocates for integrating practical skills with academic rigor in culinary education.