College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Culinary and Beverage Classes

Whether you are a food service professional looking to hone your skills, or you are simply looking for a unique and enjoyable way to spend an evening, our wine and cooking classes offer something for everyone!

Certification Program

Culinary Certification Program

The professional culinary certification program is offered by the University of South Carolina's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. It is designed for professionals seeking career development in the foodservice industry, while also providing an accessible and exciting challenge for home cooks looking to advance their personal culinary knowledge.

Cooking Classes

Chef du Jour

The Chef du Jour event series provides hands-on culinary training in a fun, relaxed environment. Classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow you to enjoy the rest of the day, or perhaps to perfect your new-found skills at home. Covering a variety of topics, anyone and everyone will enjoy learning new culinary skills.

Wine and Beverage Tastings and Classes

Wine and Beverage

Learn about pairing just the right beer with your favorite food, or explore the different regions and wines of Spain, France, Italy or the Sonoma Valley — all from UofSC's Columbia Campus. Offered weekly from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., we invite you to join us for an exciting array of classes led by industry leaders, Institute chefs and sommeliers.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.