CATERING MANAGEMENT Flashcards
What is Catering Management?
The art of providing food and drink aesthetically and scientifically to a large number of people in a satisfactory and relatively cost effective manner.
What are the reasons of possible growth of food service outlets or food institutions?
- convenience at the places of work or residence
- The exposure to the different kinds of foods
- The development of ways high and improvements in the modes of transportation
- The need for literacy gave rise to a number of educational institutions
- Increase in health and medical care
- Welfare services
- Industrialization
What are the types of Catering Establishments?
- restaurant
- transport catering
- airline catering
- railway catering
- ship catering
- surface catering
- outdoor catering
- retail store catering
- club catering
- welfare catering
- industrial catering
- leisure linked catering
What are the types of catering?
on premise and off premise catering
what is the difference between on premise catering and off premise catering?
a banquet, reception, or event - that is held on the physical premises of the establishment or facility that is organizing / sponsoring the function differs from off-premise catering, whereby the function takes place in a remote location, such as a client’s home, a park, an art gallery, or even a parking lot, and the staff, food, and decor must be transported to that location.
what are the example of off premise catering?
- Party Food Caterers
- Hot Buffet Caterers
- Full-Service Caterers
what are the 3 general classifications of food service industry?
commercial segment, noncommercial segment, and military segment.
what is a coffee shop?
a concept borrowed from the United States. The restaurant ensures a quick service because the food items elected can be made in a hurry and do not need elaborate service.
what is specialty restaurant?
one of the Food and Beverage Outlets where the entire atmosphere and decor is geared to a particular theme, mainly related to a regional cuisine like Chinese, Indian, Polynesian, Japanese, French.
what is Grill Room or Rotisserie?
This is a Food and Beverage Outlets that specializes itself in grills and roasts of different meats, fish and poultry.
what is in the Bar?
The bar dispenses wines, liquor, spirits, juices, aerated waters, cigars and cigarettes.
what is Discotheque?
It is a Food and Beverage Outlets which is principally meant for dancing to recorded music.
what are the 2 functions in military segment?
- Military Functions
2. Diplomatic Functions
what is a bar manager?
Translates hotel policies, procedures and standards into the bar operation. He directs the bar operations ensuring efficient guest service.
what is a bartender?
Mans the bar counter and supplies drinks directly to guests seated at the counter and to the waitresses serving tables elsewhere. He is known for his customer relations, showmanship and unique cocktails.
