Chapter 9 Flashcards
Two-Tiered SetUp
A seating arrangement with a row of seats on low risers around a boardroom setup.
A very space-intensive setup.
U-Shape Setup
Series of tables setup in the shape of the letter “U” with chairs set around one or both sides.
Banquet Captain
Person in charge of banquet service at food functions. For small functions, also serves as maitred. For larger functions, maybe responsible for a specific area of the dining room.
English Breakfast
A larger, hearty breakfast that includes juice, fruit, hot and cold cereal, eggs, meat (often fish) pastries with jellies and preserves, and made to order foods such as omelets & crepes, and hot beverages.
Gluten Free
A diet that excludes the protein gluten, which is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye).
Gratuity
A payment to signify good service.
Hard Close
A specific time when the bar is closed at an event and can no longer serve guests alcoholic beverages.
Kosher
Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws and restrictions.
On Consumption
A term used in food & beverage that refers to the purchasing option based on the amount utilized by the group. The organization pays for the food and beverage based on the actual food and beverage served.
Over-Set Gaurantee
Number of covers set over the gaurantee paid for by the client only if actually consumed.
Reception
Stand-up social functions where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Ticket Exchange
Banquet-control procedure whereby guests exchange an event coupon from their registration packet for an actual event ticket and seat assignment. Increases control. Also tends to reduce the number of no shows to provide more accurate gaurantees.
Tip
Voluntary and selective amount of money given at will for special or excellent service.
Vegan
An individual who does not consume any animal products, including meat and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics and soaps derived from animal products.
Vegetarian
An individual who does not eat meat but may consume animal-by-product such as dairy.
Split Island Booth
A pennisula booth that backs onto another pennisula booth.
Podium
Raised platform where a speaker stands when delivering his or her remarks.
Often confused with a lectern.
Riser
Raised platform (dais/podium)
Russian Service
Banquet Russian: the food is fully prepared in the kitchen.
- All courses are served either from platters or an Ecoffier dish.
- Tureens are used for soup and special bowls for salad.
- Server places the proper plate in front of the guests
- Server returns with a tray of food and moving counter-clockwise around the table, serves the food from the guests’ left with their right hand.
- Server controls the amount served to guest.
Platform
Also known as riser.