Catering (CULI 1509)
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.
Students will be involved in planning and operating an external catering event as part of this course.
Course code: CULI 1509
Credits: 4.0
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
CULI 1510 or department approval.
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Schedule 1†
CULI 1509 schedule for programs:
- CUDP
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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42600 | March 10, 2025 to April 3, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
42626 | April 7, 2025 to May 1, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
60435 | May 5, 2025 to May 29, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
60436 | June 2, 2025 to June 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
60437 | June 30, 2025 to July 24, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
61774 | July 28, 2025 to August 21, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
61775 | August 25, 2025 to September 18, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
72751 | September 22, 2025 to October 16, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
72665 | October 20, 2025 to November 13, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
Schedule 2†
CULI 1509 schedule for programs:
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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41174 | April 7, 2025 to May 1, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
41203 | May 5, 2025 to May 29, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
41221 | June 2, 2025 to June 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
41257 | June 30, 2025 to July 24, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
60354 | July 28, 2025 to August 21, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
60286 | August 25, 2025 to September 18, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
60293 | September 22, 2025 to October 16, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
61729 | October 20, 2025 to November 13, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Pfaff, Roland |
61999 | November 17, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Pfaff, Roland |
Schedule 3†
CULI 1509 schedule for programs:
- FSMG
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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72687 | November 17, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Pfaff, Roland |
Additional Information
- 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
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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† 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.