Building on skills and knowledge acquired in previous classes, this course gives students hands-on experience in catering operations. Students plan and expedite the food, beverage and service requirements necessary for industry related events. This course introduces students to event coordination, marketing strategies, risk management and entrepreneurial skills. Emphasis is placed on customer service, leadership, teamwork, time management and critical thinking skills, as well as, efficient work methods and quality control.
Students will be involved in planning and operating an external catering event as part of this course.
Prerequisites
CULI 1510 or department approval.
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What you will learn
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines
2. Professional Practice and Skills
3. Introduction to Catering
4. Marketing Strategies
5. Event Planning and Operations
6. Customer Relations and Service Strategies
7. Beverage and Service Operations
8. Health Safety and Sanitation Principles for a off-site catering event
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 72669 |
March 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42251 |
April 7, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 42282 |
May 4, 2026 to May 28, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42301 |
June 8, 2026 to July 2, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42327 |
July 6, 2026 to July 30, 2026 |
Online Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42329 |
April 7, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 60313 |
August 4, 2026 to August 27, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 60314 |
May 4, 2026 to May 28, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60318 |
August 31, 2026 to September 24, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60322 |
September 28, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60331 |
June 8, 2026 to July 2, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 60332 |
July 6, 2026 to July 30, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42611 |
March 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 61289 |
August 4, 2026 to August 27, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 71772 |
August 31, 2026 to September 24, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 71773 |
September 28, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab |
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 72125 |
November 23, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 72190 |
November 23, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 43141 |
April 27, 2026 to May 22, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Imagine High Secondary School | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.