Pupils at a secondary school in north Norfolk were given food for thought with their latest project.

Eastern Daily Press: Barbecue-goers tucking into their food. Picture: Andreas YiasimiBarbecue-goers tucking into their food. Picture: Andreas Yiasimi (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

As part of their course work, Hospitality GCSE students at Cromer Academy had to research how to host events, plan and then run them - taking into account food costs and expenses.

However, they served up a treat by hosting two events to raise money for the local charities.

The first event was an American themed barbecue which saw students offering a range of handmade treats with various burgers and salads on offer.

Tickets were sold for £5, raising £70 for the Cromer Foodbank.

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer Academy students hosted a mocktail bar to raise money for the British Red Cross. Picture: Michelle GibsonCromer Academy students hosted a mocktail bar to raise money for the British Red Cross. Picture: Michelle Gibson (Image: Michelle Gibson)

Students then put their bar hosting skills to the test at a mocktail party with a range of canapés and drinks to be sampled. Tickets where sold for £4 and the students were able to raise £40 for the British Red Cross.

These events formed over 60pc of the students work need to gain the qualification.

Eastern Daily Press: Student Dylan Wilson making sure that the drinks are to the highest of quality. Picture: Michelle GibsonStudent Dylan Wilson making sure that the drinks are to the highest of quality. Picture: Michelle Gibson (Image: Michelle Gibson)

Eastern Daily Press: Student Daniel Morgan served up smoked cheddar Mac n Cheese bites. Picture: Michelle GibsonStudent Daniel Morgan served up smoked cheddar Mac n Cheese bites. Picture: Michelle Gibson (Image: Michelle Gibson)

Eastern Daily Press: Student Fred Cooper serving a Strawberry and vanilla layered panna cotta. Picture: Michelle GibsonStudent Fred Cooper serving a Strawberry and vanilla layered panna cotta. Picture: Michelle Gibson (Image: Michelle Gibson)

Eastern Daily Press: Teachers kept an eye on students to make sure no burgers were burnt. Picture: Andreas YiasimiTeachers kept an eye on students to make sure no burgers were burnt. Picture: Andreas Yiasimi (Image: Andreas Yiasimit)

Eastern Daily Press: Tasty chicken kebabs proved appetising. Picture: Andreas YiasimiTasty chicken kebabs proved appetising. Picture: Andreas Yiasimi (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)