Catering and Events Planning

CATERING AND EVENTS PLANNING
Course Duration:

4 days x 3.5 hours; Level 1 (Week 1)

Course Fee:

P5,500 (Regular)
P5,000 (Global Academy Alumni)

Introduction:

This management module includes sessions on the components of effective catering operations management, plus an introduction to events planning.

Target Audience:

Global Academy SD-IC students
Course Outline
  • I. CATERING
    • A. Overview of Manpower Requirements
    • B. Workflow
    • C. Equipment Requirements
    • D. Table and Buffet Set-up
  • II. MENU DEVELOPMENT and COSTING
    • A. Types of Catering Menus and Styles of Service
    • B. Determination of Catering Prices
    • C. Menu Costing
  • III. SOCIAL EVENTS PLANNING
    • A. Budgeting
    • B. Canvassing and Choosing Locations
    • C. Organization and Coordination Services
  • IV. PROMOTION and MARKETING
    • A. Marketing Tools
    • B. Advertising Techniques
    • C. Event Marketing Tools
Activities
  • Lecture Classes
  • Homework
  • Written Exam (Finals)
  • SWOT Analysis (Finals)
What do I learn/gain from this course?
  • For entrepreneurial aspirants and catering business owners - new or enhanced management skills 
  • Adaptation to evolving trends in the foodservice and hospitality industry (weddings, events, ready-to-eat fare, etc) through the processes learned in the creation of menu concepts
  • Ability to set-up your food venture without the need to hire additional food industry professionals or enrolling in expensive business classes
  • For students enrolled in Global Academy’s SD-IC course, adaptation of varied menu selection and theme conceptualization skills for catering events