Different types of menus Flashcards
What is the scale of the function?
The scale of the function often determines the skills, equipment and facilities required, as well as the amount of food and preparation and cooking time.
What is Cyclic Menu?
A cyclic menu refers to a menu that is rotated on a regular basis. For example, hospitals and cafeterias have a series of fixed meals that are rotated over a set period of time.
What is La Carte?
A la carte refers to a menu of food that is priced and ordered individually. It literally means ‘according to the card’.
What is Silver Service?
Silver service refers to a more formal style of fine dining.
What is Gueridon?
Gueridon service refers to a trolley with food being wheeled to the table and served to the customer.
What is Buffet?
Buffet refers to food displayed on a table from which customers serve themselves.
What is Table d’hôte?
Table d’hôte literally means ‘table of the host’ and refers to a set menu with a specified price; for example, a two-course lunch and glass of wine for $30.
