To learn the skills needed to run a catering business, students may be able to complete a course in the subject. In such a program, students may learn about various business-related topics, such as employee relations, marketing and operations, along with food-related courses, such as cooking, food prep and banquet preparation.

Summer courses allow students to take classes and earn academic credit hours during the summertime, when most students are on break. Many schools offer seasonal courses to help students move through their educational programs faster and to gain important skills and knowledge.