About us

The Hospitality team at St John's College will help you to ensure that your event runs smoothly and impresses your guests. 

Quality

Our chefs have trained with some of the most renowned schools in the world, and bring a very high standard of cuisine to events held at the college. We pride ourselves on sourcing quality ingredients with full traceability, and creating interesting menus with inspiration from around the world.

Our kitchen staff have trained at hotel and catering schools within the UK and also at the Emirates Academy in Dubai - one of the top hotel schools in the world - and the Saigon Cookery school in Vietnam. We also have partnerships with: Kendal College, Westminster College London, University College Birmingham and the Artisan Cakes School in Nottinghamshire.

To ensure the highest quality we operate a variety of systems, and are particularly proud of our HACCP Systems and Food Hygiene Safety Documentation. We also have have external food and systems auditors who regularly audit the Catering and Conference Department.

We are very proud of our wine list. Some staff members have worked on vineyards in France and Australia, all our wines individually selected and we regularly meet with our wine suppliers. We also conduct wine training with all our waiting staff so that they are aware of what is being served.

The Team

Bill Brogan, Catering and Conferences Manager

Previously managed Hotel Services P & O, 16 ships, which involved work in Japan. Worked for Four Seasons Hotel Group in London. Trained as a chef, won Michelin Star, Catey Award. Vice Chair of Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.

Supported by:

Kirsten Canavan, Deputy Catering Manager

Ean Hogg, Assistant Catering Manager

Sarah Bridges, Facilities Administrator

Jackie Clark, Facilities Administrator's Assistant

Sue Roe, Catering and Conferences Manager's Secretary

John O'Sullivan, Fellows' Butler

Mark Newman, Head Chef

Franco Elia, Functions Manager

Ray Stevenson, Buttery Manager

James Wocha, Wine and Provisions Manager

Blanka Pelcova, Buttery Bar Manager