To learn the skills needed to run a catering business, students may be able to complete a course in the subject. In such a program, students may learn about various business-related topics, such as employee relations, marketing and operations, along with food-related courses, such as cooking, food prep and banquet preparation.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.