VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), a Deemed-to-be University in Chennai, offers specialised education in hotel and catering management through its School of Hotel & Catering Management. The department provides undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate-level programmes designed to develop professional skills for the hospitality and food service industry. Its curriculum combines classroom learning with extensive practical training in food production, food and beverage service, front office and accommodation operations. Students also receive exposure to areas such as hospitality management, tourism, food science, human resources and hotel financial management. The department focuses on developing operational skills, managerial capabilities, communication and customer-service competencies. Its practical facilities include training kitchens, bakery, confectionery, restaurants, front-office facilities, guest rooms and laundry facilities. The School is located at the university's Pallavaram campus in Chennai.