CATERER

"Attending the CIA was the best personal and business decision of my life—it gave me the tools and confidence in myself to achieve my goals. I recommend the CIA to anyone with a passion for food and a desire for a wonderful career."

—Barry E. Colman '83
Restaurateur/Caterer
More Than A Mouthful Café
Palm Springs, CA

Caterers are the professionals who put the "special" into a special occasion. They work closely with clients to custom design an event, whether it is a wedding, business cocktail reception, gallery opening, or intimate dinner party. Along with menu planning, food preparation, and service, caterers may be responsible for the entertainment, decorations, staffing, invitations, equipment rental, sales, and billing. Successful caterers and event planners are creative, have superior planning and organizing skills, work well under pressure, and know how to run a business.

A sample of CIA Alumni in this field:

• David Kadagishvili '01
  Private Chef,
  Owner, Chef Dato's Catering for Every Event
  Pittsburgh, PA
• Stacey Slichta '97
  Private Chef,
  Caterer/teacher, Chefmakers
  Pacific Palisades, CA
• Alison Awerbuch '85
  Corporate Executive Chef and Partner, Abigail Kirsch Culinary Productions
  Tarrytown, NY