Courses in Restaurant and Catering (HO.RE.CA.)

HO.RE.CA. catering, short for Hotellerie, Restaurant, Catering, covers restaurants, bars, hotels, canteens and catering services, a sector that is central to the economy and to the image of the country. Master's programmes in this area are aimed at chefs, restaurant managers, restaurant entrepreneurs, graduates in economics and tourism and professionals who want to grow in the management of venues and food and beverage services.

The programmes include restaurant and cost management, menu engineering, professional cooking and pastry, sommelier skills and wine culture, floor and service management, marketing and communication for restaurants, catering and events, food safety and HACCP, purchasing and sustainability, staff management and starting a business. Lessons combine theory, kitchen and dining room workshops, business cases, meetings with chefs and entrepreneurs and internships at venues and facilities.

A master's in restaurant and catering lets you develop management skills, learn to control costs and margins, build an offer consistent with your audience, organise staff work and guarantee the quality and safety of service. Many paths also strengthen communication, the use of digital channels and the ability to create a recognisable dining experience.

Professional prospects depend on the starting profile and the chosen specialisation and include roles such as restaurant manager, head waiter, chef, food and beverage manager, catering manager, restaurant consultant and entrepreneur, in restaurants, hotels, chains, catering companies, cruise ships and food businesses. Carrying out some activities requires professional requirements and authorisations provided for by law, which should be checked.

Attention to food quality, local produce, sustainability and food and wine tourism is enhancing the value of the skills of those who manage catering professionally.

Many master's programmes are compatible with working life thanks to part-time options, concentrated lessons and paths with internships.

On Masters Hub Italia you can compare master's programmes in HO.RE.CA. Catering, filtering by city, duration, cost and specialisation. The detailed pages help you assess the syllabus, career outlets and entry requirements.

If you want to run a venue or lead a catering service, explore the available courses and choose the right master's for your path.