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ERUDIO Education Group
Diploma in Hospitality, Catering and Tourism
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
Diploma
Part time
2 years
Blended
English
Turn your passion for food, travel, and hospitality into a career. The Short-cycle Higher Vocational College offers a specialized programme in Catering, Hospitality, and Tourism, equipping students with practical skills and hands-on experience. Covering event management, culinary arts, and customer service, it prepares graduates for a successful career in hospitality and tourism.

Alison Free Online Learning
HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services (Free Online Course With Certificate)
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
3 hours
Distance Learning
English
In this free online course, learn how to implement the HACCP Food Safety System in your catering establishment.

Alison Free Online Learning
Food Safety and Hygiene in the Catering Industry (Free Online Course With Certificate)
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Learn about proper food preparation, storage, and hygiene practices with this food safety training course.
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Turku Vocational College
Cook, Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services, Day-Time Teaching
- Turku, Finland
Course
Full time
18 months
On-Campus
English
Study restaurant and catering in a practical way. The employment situation in the industry is good. A cook who has completed the competence area of food services works at restaurants or in the catering sector, staff canteens, cafés, catering companies, freight and passenger ships as well as institutional kitchens.


Bath College
Introduction to Hospitality and Catering Level 1
- Online United Kingdom
Course
On-Campus
English
Does a career in the hospitality industry interest you? Catering and Hospitality is a diverse and exciting field with lots of career opportunities. This practical course will develop your skills in a range of areas - including customer service, food preparation, healthy eating, and food safety. This course offers a number of entry points to suit your interests, skills, and career goals, ranging from restaurant food service to professional cookery and kitchen management.


Portsmouth Highbury College
Catering
- Online United Kingdom
Course
On-Campus
English
We have a fantastic reputation in the catering industry. Our chefs have gone on to work in Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, including Australia, New Zealand, New York and LA.


Pax College
NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
- Durban, South Africa
Diploma
On-Campus
English
Hospitality and Catering is one of the world’s leading industries with consistent growth. It offers a wide range of job openings. There is a great demand for skilled chefs and Hospitality/Hotel staff worldwide.


Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Advanced Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This programme aims to prepare students with the necessary professional knowledge and skills to pursue their careers in the hotel and catering industry. The programme focuses on both theory and practical training. Through simulated working environments and industrial attachment, students can acquire relevant technical competence and professional knowledge of the industry.


Open College Network
Open College Network West Midlands Level 2 Certificate in Catering Skills
- Pendeford, United Kingdom
Certificate
English
The Level 1 qualifications offer learners the opportunity to gain knowledge and practical skills to carry out basic cooking skills in a kitchen. Learners will practise safely and hygienically in a catering environment. The qualifications will provide a starting point for learners who wish to gain cooking and catering skills, practise skills safely and be aware of hygiene practices when working in a kitchen.


Ashworth College
Diploma in Gourmet Cooking and Catering
- Norcross, USA
Diploma
Distance Learning
English
If you're looking for a career that allows you to combine your cooking skills with your people skills, Penn Foster’s online Caterer Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn catering skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home. Why Penn Foster? Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 125 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits your busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School.


Hotelfernschule Poppe+Neumann
Course in kitchen master IHK
- Germany Online, Germany
Course
Full time
24 months
Distance Learning
German
Chef is more than just a title. The most traditional of the gastronomic master's degrees is the basis for successful entry into the management level and management in the hotel and restaurant industry, in communal catering, in catering - but also in industry, education and many other areas.


Lakes College West Cumbria
Hospitality & Catering
- Workington, United Kingdom
Course
On-Campus
English
With ever-increasing visitors to the Lake District each year, there’s a growing range of career opportunities throughout the region; from working in the great outdoors to working in the kitchen, the career paths in these subjects are diverse, making room for all sorts of ambitions and passions.


Länsirannikon koulutus Oy WinNova
Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services, Cook/Chef (Top-up)
- Pori, Finland
Course
Full time
14 months
On-Campus
English, Finnish
A comprehensive culinary 14-month program designed for individuals of all culinary backgrounds. The training covers essential culinary arts and business skills. On-the-job training is an essential part of the program, providing hands-on experience in real-world settings. The program fee includes ingredients used throughout the course, as well as professional uniforms and a knife set.


Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec
Certificate in Management of a catering establishment
- Montreal, Canada
Certificate
On-Campus
English
Become a supervisor capable of exploiting the full potential of their resources: this is what this work-study program prepares you for. What sets it apart? An approach based on practice in service, in sommellerie and in the kitchen. Covering aspects of efficiency, staff coordination, menu planning and establishing the cost of operation.


New College Stamford
Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3
- Stamford, United Kingdom
Diploma
On-Campus
English
Gain real-life experience in professional cookery with practical training in food production, kitchen services ad professional cookery.
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Learn more about Catering Preparatory programs
Catering degree programs at the Preparatory level offer a hands-on approach to learning essential culinary and hospitality skills. This field attracts students eager to explore the creative and operational aspects of the catering industry.
You’ll delve into courses focusing on food preparation, menu planning, and event management, developing strengths in areas like designing innovative catering menus and executing large-scale events. The ability to manage time effectively while delivering quality service is paramount. Students often strengthen customer service skills and teamwork as they engage in various practical projects.
As students refine their techniques and learn the intricacies of food safety and nutrition, they build confidence in their culinary abilities. This environment nurtures creativity and collaboration, essential for thriving in the catering field. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as catering coordinators, food service managers, or event planners, equipping them with skills that enjoy global transferability.