Banqueting and Event Service
Develop essential skills to assist professionally in events and banquet services
Profesor Senior de Artes Prácticas en la École Hôtelière de Lausana (EHL)
Course Content
Course Content
2. Fundamentals of banqueting service
Free
3. Table setup and service techniques
4. Beverange and station setup
5. Service execution and resetting the room
6. To conclude
About this Course
Master every phase of banquet service with technique, efficiency, and elegance
In this Banqueting and Event Service online course, you will gain the necessary knowledge to stand out in banquet service. You will learn how to organize room setups, prepare beverage stations, execute service with precision, and coordinate every stage of the event—from mise en place to post-event breakdown.
The content combines theory and practice to train professionals who can adapt to all kinds of events, respecting service protocols and enhancing the dining experience. This course is an essential tool both for beginners in the field and for those seeking to refine their skills in hospitality and catering.
By the end of this online course, you will be able to:
- Coordinate the setup, service, and breakdown of a banquet
- Apply service techniques according to event type and guest culture
- Handle utensils and tableware with hygiene and professionalism
- Perform synchronized services with your team efficiently
- Adapt to different room layouts and operational needs
What's included?
- 57 min HD videos
- 13 lessons
- Complementary material
- 4 Quizzes
- Certificate
- Español, English (VO)
- English, Español, Italiano (BETA), Français (BETA), Português (BETA), Deutsch (BETA)
Meet your Instructor
Senior Lecturer in Practical Arts at École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
An expert in banqueting and hospitality, his international experience and award-winning teaching make him a key figure in training industry leaders.
Enhance your service and event setup technique for food-related events
What you'll learn
- Beverage stations: How to prepare coffee, wine, and cocktails while following service protocols.
- Setups: Organizing rooms in different formats such as banquet, U-shape, classroom, or theater style.
- Step-by-step service: Coordinated delivery of water, bread, starters, main courses, and desserts using avalanche and synchronized techniques.
- English-style service with spoon and fork: Ideal for elegantly serving dishes in front of guests.
- Coffee breaks and appetizers: Setup and service flow in corporate or social events.
- Polishing materials: Techniques to maintain tableware, glassware, and cutlery in optimal condition.
- Visual communication: Use of discreet signals among team members to enhance coordination without disturbing guests.
In this course, you will also acquire various techniques that will serve you in many professional situations.
The techniques you will learn include:
- Banquet setup arrangements
- Synchronized and avalanche-style service
- Professional polishing of glassware and cutlery
- English-style service with spoon and fork
- Time management for event operations
- Non-verbal communication within the service team
- Organization of beverage and appetizer stations
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