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Catering Planning Courses

Plan Events That Actually Work

Catering for events involves dozens of moving parts — quantities, timing, vendor relationships, dietary requirements, and last-minute changes. These courses are built around the practical side of getting it right, not just the theory.

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Learning Program

Available Courses

Each course focuses on a specific aspect of event catering — from initial planning and budgeting through to on-site coordination. You can take them individually or work through the full sequence.

Catering fundamentals overview Foundation

Catering Fundamentals

Covers the basics: how catering contracts work, what questions to ask vendors, and how portion planning affects your budget.

4 weeksGroup
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Menu design and planning workshop Intermediate

Menu Design and Dietary Planning

Practical sessions on building menus that accommodate diverse dietary needs without over-complicating the kitchen side of things.

5 weeksPrivate
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Vendor coordination training Intermediate

Vendor Coordination

How to source reliable vendors, manage delivery schedules, handle substitutions, and keep communication clear under event pressure.

6 weeksGroup
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Live event execution catering Advanced

Live Event Execution

Day-of catering management: service flow, staff briefing, timing coordination, and resolving problems without disrupting the event.

8 weeksGroup
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How It Works

From Planning to Execution

Each stage of an event catering project has its own set of decisions and risks. The courses map directly to these stages so what you learn applies the moment you step into a real project.

Whether you're handling a corporate lunch or a multi-day conference, the process follows the same structure — with different scale and complexity at each level.

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Initial Brief
Menu Planning
Vendor Sourcing
Day-of Execution
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What People Found Useful

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★★★★★

The vendor coordination module changed how I approach sourcing completely. I used to rely on a handful of familiar contacts and hope for the best. Now I have a proper checklist and know what to ask before signing anything.

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Daryna Kovalchuk
Freelance Event Coordinator
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★★★★☆

I took the private lesson format because my schedule is unpredictable. Being able to adjust timing each week without falling behind made a real difference. The instructor was direct and didn't waste time on things I already knew.

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Bohdan Marchenko
Restaurant Manager, Cherkasy
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Yes. The introductory course is structured for people starting from scratch. You don't need prior experience — only a genuine interest in how events and food service work together.
Group sessions follow a fixed schedule and include peer discussions, shared assignments, and instructor Q&A. Private lessons are scheduled around your availability with a curriculum adjusted to your specific goals.
Most courses run between 4 and 8 weeks depending on the format. Self-paced options let you work through material on your own timeline, with instructor support available throughout.
Instructors respond to questions within the platform and you have access to course materials between sessions. Group participants can also discuss topics with each other in dedicated areas.
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