Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033)
Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033) at LSTH
The Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033) is a three-year undergraduate degree for students drawn to food at scale — central production kitchens, banqueting operations, hotel chains feeding thousands a day, large catering companies, and the cross-border supply chains that keep modern food businesses moving. It is different from a chef-track culinary diploma: this degree is about the system, not just the plate.
Taught at London School of Tourism and Hospitality, the Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033) covers hygiene and food safety in depth, quality control systems, production planning, supplier and procurement basics, and the international standards (HACCP, allergen management, traceability) that food businesses operate under. It is for the future production manager, quality controller, or central kitchen lead — not the line chef.
Why Food Production Is Becoming a Career, Not a Backwater
As hospitality groups industrialise — central kitchens, branded F&B at scale, ready-meal lines feeding airline catering — they need graduates who understand production as a discipline. The Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033) is shaped around that demand: a bridge between traditional kitchen knowledge and the supply-chain logic of modern food operations.
Who the Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033) Is For
- School leavers interested in food at scale rather than restaurant cookery.
- Junior production staff at central kitchens or airline catering units.
- International students looking at hotel chains, contract caterers or food processors.
- Career changers from logistics or quality wanting to move into food businesses.
Where Graduates Often Move Next
Graduates typically progress into junior roles in production planning, quality control, food safety coordination and supply chain support within hotel groups, contract caterers, airline catering operations and branded food manufacturers. Some move into procurement or new product development roles. Outcomes depend on prior experience and the local labour market — no degree guarantees a specific role.
- Production planning or scheduling assistant in a central kitchen.
- Quality control officer or food safety coordinator.
- Procurement assistant in a hotel or catering group.
- Operations support in airline catering or banqueting production.
How the Programme Is Delivered
The Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033) blends lectures and seminars with case studies, audit-style exercises, and applied projects. Both on-campus and online study modes are available. Module structure, assessment format and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of secondary education with qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels.
- Minimum age 17 at the start of the programme.
- IELTS 5.5–6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for non-native speakers.
- A personal statement covering your interest in food production and quality.
Apply for the Bachelor in International Food Production (BIFP033)
If you want a food career that lives where supply chain meets kitchen, this degree is built for that exact crossover. Click Enroll Now on this page to begin your application. LSTH admissions will respond within one working day with intake options and fee details.
