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.
Course code: CULI 1509
Credits: 4.0
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=CULI&number=1509

Prerequisites

CULI 1510 or department approval.

Schedule 1

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
42600March 10, 2025
to April 3, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
42626April 7, 2025
to May 1, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
60435May 5, 2025
to May 29, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
60436June 2, 2025
to June 26, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
60437June 30, 2025
to July 24, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
61774July 28, 2025
to August 21, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
61775August 25, 2025
to September 18, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
72751September 22, 2025
to October 16, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
72665October 20, 2025
to November 13, 2025
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  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
41174April 7, 2025
to May 1, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
41203May 5, 2025
to May 29, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
41221June 2, 2025
to June 26, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
41257June 30, 2025
to July 24, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
60354July 28, 2025
to August 21, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
60286August 25, 2025
to September 18, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
60293September 22, 2025
to October 16, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
Pfaff, Roland
61729October 20, 2025
to November 13, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Pfaff, Roland
61999November 17, 2025
to December 11, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Pfaff, Roland

Schedule 3

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
72687November 17, 2025
to December 11, 2025
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  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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