Module 1: Unit 1.1 Flashcards
Process or business of preparing food and providing food services for clients at remote locations
Catering
Companies that offer food, drinks, and other services to various customers, typically for special occasions
Catering
_______ may use its chefs to create food/buy food from a vendor or third party to deliver to the client
Catering business
You may be asked to plan the food menu for corporate events such as?
Picnics, holidays, celebrations, and other functions
A person or business that prepares, cooks, and serves food and beverages to clients at remote locations and events
Caterer
_______ excels at multitasking. For instance, if professional wait staff will be serving each course of dinner to the guests, ______ must be ready to prepare all the dishes for the event at once
Caterers
A ________ sends waiters, waitresses, and busboys to set tables and serve meals during sit-down dining occasions
catering service
Category of Catering
Institutional and Social
Caterers at hospitals, universities, airlines, hotels, retirement centers
Institutional
Caterers at civic group, charities, corporations, business companies, individual
Social
With many catering types to choose from, it’s only logical to research your options and pick a niche that will suit your target market and improve your ________
unique selling point
Types of Catering Services According to Location
On-premise catering and Off-premise catering
Food is prepared and served at the event venue. This type of catering works best for events with intricate meals and multiple courses.
On-premise catering
Type of catering service for occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings
On-premise catering
If you plan to serve dessert or fresh meals, choose ______ to ensure the quality and freshness of the food. The only downside to this is that your food choices may be limited
On-premise catering
Food is prepared at a separate location and transported to the event venue.
Off-premise catering
Involves bringing food that had been prepared at another location beforehand
Off-premise catering
Types of Event Catering
- Corporate Catering
- Buffet Catering
- Social Event Catering
- Office Delivery Catering
- Restaurant Catering
_______ is planning a menu, preparing, delivering, and serving food at social events and parties
Event catering
_______ can be a challenge for a lot of people, and sorting out the food can be one of the biggest tasks
Planning
Provides food and drinks to business and corporate functions
Corporate Catering
These functions could cover a wide range of options, from onsite, small office gatherings like meetings to offsite, upscale dinners and large events
Corporate Catering
These events can serve as opportunities to bring colleagues together, build relationships, and to network together
Corporate Catering
Types of Corporate Catering includes:
- Breakfast
- Lunches
- Barbecues
- Conventions, trade shows, and conferences
- Board meetings
- Product launches
