LibGuides: Culinary Arts (CULA): Videos

Films on DVD

Films on DVD are located in the Library's Media Tower, and may be borrowed with your student I.D. card for one week. DVDs may also be viewed on flat screen monitors located in the Media Tower study rooms.

The Founder by Hancock, John Lee.
Call Number: PN 1995.9 .B87 F6 2017
Publication Date: 2017
This film features the true story of how Ray Kroc, a struggling salesman, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a hamburger stand in Southern California in the 1950s. Kroc was impressed by the brothers' speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. Writer Robert Siegel details how Kroc maneuvered himself into a position to be able to take control of the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.
Ingredients: The Local Food Movement Takes Root by Bates, Robert.
Call Number: HD 9005 .I54 2011
Publication Date: 2011
American food is in a state of crisis. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise, food costs are skyrocketing, family farms are in decline, and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy. Explore a thriving local food movement as our world becomes a more flavorless, disconnected, and dangerous place to eat.
Food, Inc. by Kenner, Robert.
Call Number: HD 9005 .F66 2009; also available Online
Publication Date: 2009
This film explores the U.S. commercial food industry, examining corporate control of supply and market. The filmmakers seek to demonstrate how the incentive for corporate profit can overwhelm consumer health needs; the livelihood of the American farmer; and the safety of workers and the environment. Also revealed are various details of food ingredients and additives, and how contemporary mass production methods of food affects U.S. culture.
Smart Service for Great Banquets by American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Call Number: TX 925 .S433 2005
Publication Date: 2005
This program is designed to educate and encourage food servers to deliver the best level of banquet smarts, service, and style possible.

Online Videos

A variety of films may be viewed online through the Films on Demand database. If you are using the database from off-campus, you will be asked to log in with the same username and password that you use to enter your "Student Workday" account. You may view the programs listed here by clicking on each title, or you may search the database to find videos on your choice of topics.

Here is a selection of videos of interest to Culinary students:

Cooking & Food

Culinary Industry

Customer Service

International & Ethnic Cuisine

Restaurant Management