Catering Schools
Caterers bring the restaurant to the client, providing food and beverages to weddings, parties, and other special events. To be successful in catering, you need strong culinary skills, combined with customer service and people skills. Many caterers find success running their own businesses.
The following institutions offer degrees or certificates in Catering:
Ashworth College
- Location: Online or Correspondence Study Program
- Programs: Diploma in Gourmet Cooking and Catering
- Quick Summary: Beginning with a study of professional cooking and culinary techniques, students learn to prepare meats, sauces, salads, and desserts. They then learn the management aspects of catering and banquet service, from planning the function to table service.
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- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Programs: Certificate in Catering/Personal Chef
- Quick Summary: Part-Time program teaches cooking fundamentals, along with business practices.
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- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Programs: Associate Degree in Professional Catering,
- Quick Summary: Students get hands-on experience while working for the school's professional catering company as they learn food preparation and business ownership skills.
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Penn Foster Career School
- Location: Online Home Study Program
- Programs: Caterer diploma
- Quick Summary: Students learn to prepare meats, fruits, vegetables and pastries, along with the skills needed to run a catering business.
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Penn Foster Career School
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