Posted by Fred Ferrara, CEC, CCE, CHE on August 21, 1999 at 13:06:21 :
In Reply to: Classes to take posted by Chef Fred on August 21, 1999 at 13:04:31 :
: Brenda, one class I would suggest you take is the most current sanitation class you can find. Even if you took one back then, many things have changed and the more we know, the more we need to know.
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: I appreciate your advice. Some of my background (maynot not enough). I have been catering successfully for the last 10 years out of my house. I have worked for two catering companies (kitchen) while I was in a hospitality management program in Kansas City. I didn't get to finish because we moved and I decided to start my own catering business. I did take the basic and intermediate foods course, purchasing, food management, nutrition, garde manger, menu planning, baking I (didn't have time for the baking II before we moved). My friend knows the business end of doing all the paper work. We have an account and lawyer also.
: : I am sure there is much we don't know. But we are planning a limited menu. The high teas we do are definitely not a problem, I've been doing that type of food for years. Also the sandwiches, soups, salads, breads and make to order items would not be a problem. I'm sure you think we are out of our minds, but at 50 years old, we really know we can do this better than the tea rooms we have been visiting. No doubt in our minds.
: : The place we are looking at will not even start construction for 5 months and I'm sure finishing it out and the things we plan would add another 2-3 months.
: : We are thinking of checking into the Hilton School of Culinary Arts that is in Houston to see what course we could take to help us. Any suggestions. I really don't want to take another food course. Purchasing course was great help--I would probably repeat that one since it has been 10 years and maybe a kitchen design course. Do you have any other recommendation.
: : Sorry the questions were so stupid, I'm just use to preparing, baking and delivering my business luncheons. Nothing has to be held for any length of time.
: : I value your comments. I am pretty strong willed (so is my friend) and when I make my mind up I'm going to do something, I usually do it and do it well. I strive to be better than my competition. Nothing less acceptable.
: : Thanks again for listening.