Catering Schools

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Catering schools teach you to master the multiple arts of preparation and cooking, presentation, and even the smell of the food. Catering is not just about cooking, but the entire customer experience. Catering schools also teach you to take into account the layout of the venue, the size of the venue, the number of nature of the people attending, and of course the budget. Catering courses also teach you the health and safety guidelines of the business. All catering school courses are taught by trained professionals who have the real world experience to help you get a jump start on your career.

After finishing catering school, you may find yourself working in conference centers, hotels, country clubs, catering businesses, or running your own catering business. Catering work begins by discussing the requirements (location, people, budget) with the client. The caterer must also put together a proposal (pricing and proposed menu) and agree upon a final plan with the client. Next, catering an event requires acquiring the ingredients for the meal, managing the perparation, delivery to the client's venue, serving the food and beverages, and managing the success of the event. Finally, the caterer must manage the clean up of the client's venue and leave in good shape before their team can go home. A career as a caterer may be right for you if you love to manage events, being responsible for their success, and also love to plan, prepare, and serve food.

Catering Schools

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Kendall College

Illinois

Kendall College, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers liberal and professional studies in which students are the top priority. The students learn in small classes taught by doctoral level instructors. Students have internships in every field of study before they graduate.

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Sullivan University

Kentucky

Sullivan University prides itself on offering programs in highly marketable skills and boasts a job placement rate of 99%. Bachelors degree programs can be completed in as little as 3 years.

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The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs.

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Penn Foster Global

Online (study from anywhere)

Prepare for a new career in today’s most in-demand fields at Penn Foster Global International. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs that are affordable, self-paced and career-focused. Study online, in print, or in combination—whichever method best suits your schedule and learning style. Program categories offered include Health Services, Business, Legal Studies, Technology, Trade, Education, Engineering, Automotive, Creative/Design, and High School.

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Penn Foster Schools

Online (study from anywhere)

With over 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Schools is one of the world's largest and most respected distance learning education institutions. Penn Foster Schools allows students to earn their online degrees on their own time, in their own home, and at their own pace.

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