This report provides results of a study of training in the catering and hospitality industry in Great Britain in 1994-95. An executive summary presents 22 key recommendations for action to stimulate skills development in the industry and outlines key outcomes. Section 1 provides a broad overview of current training activity, based on interviews with 562 employers, survey responses from 1,319 employees, and case studies of 6 employers. It suggests that most employers did not take training seriously and undertook it to meet a perceived or real statutory or inspection requirement. Section 2 examines the industry's response to national training initiatives. These findings are cited: much of the industry was not aware of National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications or Investors in People, and although over one-half of employers were aware of Training Enterprise Councils/Local Enterprise Companies, only 18 percent were aware of their services. Section 3 focuses on the industry's training needs. These findings are cited: the majority of employers felt staff were adequately skilled, and employees most frequently wanted training in skills of management, computing, health and safety, advanced craft, and supervision. Section 4 summarizes the supply of vocational education and training. Findings are college provision of programs was largely determined by funding considerations and student demands, and commercial training providers identified the need to provide more flexible, tailored programs to meet industry needs. Section 5 examines the major influences on training provision and finds generally low employer awareness of training initiatives. A final section highlights conclusions. (YLB)