What Will You Learn?

• Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Identify duties of a caterer
• Explain the difference between on site and off site catering
• Understand how to work with clients and meet their needs
• Participate in an event walk-through and identify the components that are needed for that event
• Plan a menu for a catered event that meets the needs of the client
• Explain the production of a catered event including but not limited to assembly, sanitation, holding, serving, transportation, storage, and clean up
• Identify the different styles of service for catered events
• Utilize and maintain commonly used catering equipment
• Understand basic contracts, banquet event orders and other forms used in a catered event and their legal implications
• Identify and explain the basic service styles and laws regarding beverage service, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Identify the industry resources and their functions for a catered event including but not limited to rentals, venue management, floral design and event production