Career Diary of a Caterer

Utilized in culinary courses around the country, “Career Diary of a Caterer” (Garth Gardner Co., December 2007), features a 30-day-in-the-life, conversational look at the daily ups and downs of running a catering business. Set in an easy-to-read diary format, each entry showcases experiences running Zen Kitchen Catering, from vendor and staffing snafus to difficult customers and day-to-day activities that make a catering operation successful, including tips and tricks for managing your own food service business.

“Career Diary of a Caterer” is ideal for culinary students interested in a catering career – as well as those who dream of running their own catering business!

“Five stars! I highly recommend “Career Diary of a Caterer” for people interested in the food service industry…” – Cerri Ellis, Reviewer, ArmchairInterviews.com

“Jennifer Heigl’s ‘Career Diary of a Caterer’ is a thorough handbook detailing the day-to-day responsibilties of the often-challenging-but-always-rewarding real life of a caterer. An essential read for anyone interested in the cooking and business skills necessary to begin his or her own endeavor.” – Courtney Febbrioriello, Author of “Wife of the Chef”