If you’re a Food Technology or Hospitality teacher looking to take learning beyond the kitchen or classroom, a curriculum-linked school trip abroad could be the most rewarding ingredient in your students’ education.
At Activ4 School Tours, we create tailored trips designed to support BTEC Hospitality, GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition, and vocational catering courses. From exploring authentic cuisine to touring hotel kitchens and participating in practical workshops, our trips give students real insight into the food and hospitality industries around the world.
Here’s a roundup of our top destinations for food technology and hospitality school trips—plus why they work so well for your learners.
Barcelona, Spain – A Taste of the Mediterranean
Barcelona offers a vibrant mix of culinary tradition, hospitality innovation, and Mediterranean food culture. Perfect for students studying food provenance, customer service, and global cuisine.
Trip Highlights:
- Guided tours of local markets like La Boqueria, where students learn about fresh produce, sustainability, and the Mediterranean diet.
- Tapas cooking workshops in professional kitchens, ideal for enhancing food prep skills and menu planning.
- Visits to hospitality schools or hotel kitchens, giving students insight into catering operations and guest services.
- Exploration of Spanish food culture, with tastings of local products like olive oil, Iberian ham, and artisan cheese.
Perfect for: BTEC Level 2 & 3 Hospitality, GCSE Food Prep, Travel & Tourism crossover trips.
Bologna & Ravenna, Italy – Culinary Capital of Italy
Italy is synonymous with world-class cuisine—and Bologna, often dubbed the country’s gastronomic capital, is the ideal base for food-focused school travel.
Trip Highlights:
- Hands-on pasta-making classes where students learn to create tagliatelle, tortellini, and traditional sauces from scratch.
- Visits to artisan producers of balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, and cured meats, offering a deep dive into food provenance and quality control.
- Hotel and kitchen facility tours where students observe food hygiene standards, preparation processes, and real-time service environments.
- Excursions to nearby Ravenna, combining culture and cuisine through street food tours and traditional Italian pastry workshops.
Perfect for: Hospitality & Catering, Food Technology NEA inspiration, Cultural Food Studies.
Why These Trips Work for Food Tech & Hospitality Students
Whether you’re teaching Level 2 Hospitality, BTEC Tech Award in Catering, or GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition, these trips are designed to:
- Link directly to your curriculum with practical, real-world examples
- Support core topics like food safety, international cuisine, customer service, and kitchen operations
- Offer interactive workshops that feed directly into NEA (non-exam assessment) or portfolio work
- Enhance students’ understanding of sustainability, provenance, and career pathways in the food and hospitality sector
And just as importantly—they inspire. When students stand in a working kitchen in Barcelona or taste fresh-made pasta in Bologna, their enthusiasm for the subject grows.
What’s Included in an Activ4 Food Tech or Hospitality Trip?
- Fully tailored, subject-specific itinerary
- Accommodation, transport, and group meals
- Guided food tours and workshops with local professionals
- Visits to hotels, kitchens, and food producers
- 24/7 tour support and safety planning
Whether you’re looking for practical catering exposure, international cuisine workshops, or a deep dive into food systems and service models, we’ll help you design the perfect trip for your students.
Let’s Plan Your Next Food Tech Adventure
Ready to inspire the next generation of chefs, nutritionists, or hospitality professionals?
Contact Activ4 today to start planning your food technology and hospitality school trip to Spain or Italy. Let us help you build a truly memorable and educational experience.
