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Morgan’s shop, Bistro Morgan, is a focal point of Windsor’s High Street. He went from aspiring chef to budding entrepreneur before even finishing his secondary studies.

A Holmesglen VET Delivered to Secondary Students learner, Morgan shares a few of his recipes for success:

“I’ve always liked hands-on courses,” Morgan says of his current hospitality course. “I used to do a lot of cooking courses when I was younger and got frustrated when they were all just watching people do it. It’s enjoyable being able to go [somewhere] and cook and participate in it all. It’s a great difference.”

“It’s not necessarily the big things you observe [that are most important] but the small things along the way about how other people do things and how they’re trained to do things, like recording fridge temperatures in a certain way. All those small things put together have a big impact,” Morgan explains.

“An education is very important. A lot of people have said, “Why don’t you just drop out?” But, it’s a great backing. Business is unpredictable, so it’s always great to have that education behind you.”

“Everyone makes mistakes. Whether it’s cooking or misreading a recipe. It reinforces that you don’t know everything. So, sometimes, you need to take a step back. I know I’ve made plenty mistakes along the way,” Morgan reassures.

“Follow your passion. I know it’s easy to say, but finding your passion is the hardest bit. Once you find it, then find great people to support you and you’re half-way there. And don’t let anyone hold you back,” Morgan says.

To find out where a hospitality or cookery course can take you, visit our Hospitality, Tourism and Events page.