The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year.
This is the highest accolade a college restaurant can achieve and is a testament to the hard work of the students and staff who work there.
Hosted by TV presenter Vernon Kay, the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 was held at Grosvenor House in London on 22 September.
Matthew Pickett, Deputy Head of Faculty (Hospitality, Hair & Beauty) at Exeter College, added:
“We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff at @Thirty-Four restaurant. This award recognises how, over recent years, our department has grown significantly - in student numbers, in staff expertise, and in national recognition. To now be named the best college restaurant in the UK is a testament to the talent and dedication of everyone involved. It’s a moment that our students, past and present, can feel truly proud of.”
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Paul Hobden, Managing Director of People 1st International, commented:
“Congratulations to Exeter College on this incredible achievement. All three finalists represent the very best of student-led hospitality and prove that the future of our industry is in safe hands. At People 1st International, we are proud to support the colleges and educators who inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals.”
Two second year students, Edie Long and Millie Wright, both students at the Michael Caines Academy visited The Belfry Hotel in Birmingham earlier in the year to present to a panel of five judges.