Hospitality

Question 1

Of wine sales in the Uk account for 20% of volume, what is that in value terms?

Answer 1

40% - margins are a lot higher in the ontrade

Question 2

What are the two sub sections of the “bars” category?

Answer 2

Specialist wine bars (davys)

General bars

Question 3

What is a non destination restaurant?

Answer 3

Somewhere you go to get food, rather than the food being the star of the show. So pre theatre restaurants, quick food.
Often part of a chain.

Question 4

What kind of wine would you find in a non destination restaurant

Answer 4

Very generic. Wine that satisfies a wide audience. Inexpensive to mid priced.
Often local wines in wine producing countries (like France )

Question 5

Do non destination restaurants tend to have themes?

Answer 5

Yes- Italian, Spanish etc etc

Question 6

What is casual dining?

Answer 6

Between non destination restaurant and fine dining. Very casual atmosphere. Like 10 Greek street.

Question 7

Are casual dining restaurants passer of a chain or independent usually?

Answer 7

Usually independent

Question 8

What will the wine knowledge level be in a casual dining setting?

Answer 8

Decent. Staff will be able to guide diners through the list. The wines will also be chosen to go with the food.

Question 9

Where would you find a tasting menu?

Answer 9

In a fine dining setting.