Course Curriculum
Catering Course Curriculum
10 courses
25 exams
37.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Estimated completion time:
Fast track = 3 months
Average time = 6 months
Main Subjects
Introduction to Catering
Catering can involve numerous types of food, styles, and locations. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of catering, resources for caterers, getting your catering business started, and marketing your catering business
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Explain the training, business, and marketing considerations required to open a catering business
Dynamics of Catering
The Culinary Professional
Cooking Basics
Meat
Poultry and Game
Fish and Shellfish
Grains, Legumes, and Pasta
Baking and Pastry
Breakfast, Garde Manger, and World Cuisines
Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Career Diploma
6 months
If you're looking for a career that allows you to combine your cooking skills with your people skills, our online Caterer Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn catering skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home.Â
Can help prepare students for jobs in catering, food service, and more.Â
Online catering classes cover professional catering skills, gourmet cooking, and other culinary training, such as kitchen techniques and preparations, food styles, baking and pastry.
Gain hands-on practice with in-depth food labs throughout the program to apply what you learned to real recipes and dishes.
Graduates of the caterer program are eligible to sit for the National Restaurant Association (NRA) ServSafe Food Handler certification exam at no additional cost. This certification is required for anyone working in an environment that involves food handling.
Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
In your online catering courses, you'll learn the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful caterer or food service manager. Your classes include:
Dynamics of Catering
Cooking Basics
The Culinary Professional
Breakfast, Garde Manger, and World Cuisines
What you will learn
How to plan menus, ensure quality of meals, and season and cook food according to recipes.
How to market your catering business, including market research, branding, and written agreements for clients.
How to prepare catering options for a variety of events, from weddings to professional dinners.Â
How to work with and prepare a variety of dishes, including fish, poultry, and beef, and how presentation and plating can make an impact.
Our Proven
Learning Model
Empowering students to reach their professional goals
Flexible
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources