
Culinary schools are great resources when you find yourself in need of catering services for a party or function. A culinary school offers the chance for you to provide world-class cuisine to your guests, without the expense often associated with established catering companies. It is also an opportunity for the culinary student, should you choose to move in that direction, to expand their resume prior to graduation. Which in turn, helps them secure a permanent position upon graduation.
Culinary Schools: A Forgotten Resource for Catered Events
Determine the type of dishes best suited for your catered event. Many culinary schools specialize in training particular cuisines and courses. For example, some schools teach the preparation of desserts and pastries only, while others offer education solely for different styles of entrees and side dishes. And there are some, particularly the larger facilities, that offer training in both.
Search your geographic area for schools that offer education in the type of cuisine you'd like for your event. There are certainly a number of nationally-recognized culinary schools, but do not discount the smaller, localized schools solely based on size.
Do your homework, as not all culinary schools are created equal. If the catered event is important enough - work-related, for example - it may be worth taking a tour of the facility and speaking to one or two of the chef instructors.
Examine your budget to determine what you can realistically afford. There are usually two options when utilizing culinary schools for catered functions; students near graduation or chef instructors. Hiring a student should be less expensive than securing the services of a chef instructor. If you choose the student option, they are usually supervised by a chef instructor when preparing your dishes. If your catered function warrants it, many chef instructors supplement their income by providing catering and private party services.
Contact the careers services department or person who oversees job opportunities for culinary students. This person will be able to provide the particulars regarding pricing, availability and the process for securing the catering services of students, chef instructors, or both.
Related Articles

How to Become a Chef for Kids

Dutch Oven Cooking Schools

How to Make Money Hosting a Foreign ...

How to Become a Nutritionist in ...

How to Start a High School Alumni ...

How to Advertise in Church Bulletins

Ideas for the Dedication of a Building

Grants for Private Christian Schools

How to Write a Letter of Intent to ...

Tips for Catering a Wedding Reception ...

Welcome Ideas for a Graduation Speech

How to Ask a Rotary Club for a Donation

How to Organize a Pancake Breakfast at ...

Community Outreach Ideas

What Is a Peer Facilitator?

How to Plan a Luncheon

How to Organize a Charity Dinner
What Is a Hibachi Restaurant?

Sponsor Thank You Gifts

How to Find a Pampered Chef Consultant ...
References
Writer Bio
Tim Brugger has been writing professionally since 1995. He has published newsletters, white papers and informational articles for organizations such as IDS Financial Services, Red Chip Review and Western Independent Bankers. His fiction has also been published online. Brugger majored in business studies at the University of Oregon.
Photo Credits
cooking image by studio vision1 from Fotolia.com