By: Lindsey & Ciara

Catering You need a license to do to the following things: Sell or supply alcohol Set hot food between 11pm and 5am Provide entertainment (ex. theatre, cinema, live music) Sell food from a van on the street.

Requirements For certificates Associate’s degree Programs can take 6-12 months to complete. certificate programs include and internship where students can build hands-on catering experience with a local company. Typical course work: food preparation, sanitation and safety, and catering. Associates degree in culinary management is a 2-year program that focuses on food preparations, food service, and business principles. Complete an internship with local catering agencies or other food service establishments where they receive culinary training. Ex. Of courses: nutrition, pastry arts, food purchasing, and menu design

Into the Future Is able to develop by itself without a business. People will be reluctant to move catering services if they like how the food tastes. Usually customers will prefer a catering business that set competitive prices. Customers are usually more careful of the types of food, menus, and cleaniness.

Salary In the catering industry you are expected to have a average salary of $37,000. Costs vary due to company, industry, location, experience, and benefits.

Goods and Bads of Catering.. Pros Cons Special events- in addition to your chef skills you can also incorporate your decorating skills and planning skills. Business- if you like catering this type is typically year- round. Mobile- easily managed alongside standard event catering business or restaurant operation. Special events-it can be time consuming and very stressful. Business- since you have to try and please everyone, you are limited of food choices. Mobile- since this type of catering is always on the move it is difficult to develop a loyal customer basis.

Continued.. Pros Cons Industrial- easier because its flexible with the type of foods you present to the crowd you are catering to. Industrial- because of the large crowds you are catering, it can be difficult to maintain a high standard of food quality and may become expensive.

Questions!!!!!!! 1. What factors influence the salary? What are the requirements to earn a certificate in catering? What are the requirements to earn an associate’s degree? What is the average salary of a caterer? Which type of catering business would you choose? Why? T or F: Customers will prefer a catering business that set competitive prices