Daniel Tennant

Daniel Tennant is a Senior Lecturer at University College Birmingham's Birmingham College of Food. He serves as the Level 3 Professional Cookery Programme Manager Lead and IQA Coordinator. His roles include internal quality assurance coordination and curriculum leadership in culinary education.

Education: Holds City & Guilds and NVQ Level 3 Chef Diploma qualifications, alongside DTLLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) and an A1 Assessors Award. Currently pursuing a foundation degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Research & Practice: Focuses on culinary apprenticeship training methodologies and culinary education systems. Maintains dual expertise in professional kitchen operations and educational assessment frameworks. Experience includes:

• Teaching NVQ/VRQ cookery qualifications across levels
• Mentoring Level 2 Commis Chef and Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships
• Training apprentices at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club

Professional Background: 16+ years teaching culinary arts since 2008, with prior roles in further education institutions and industry experience in both independent and chain hospitality establishments.