SpecialEvents Flashcards
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Why participate for you?
enhance resume, experience, skill development, reputation, personal achievement, self fulfillment, networking.
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Why participate for a company?
public recognition, increases customers, team camaraderie and morale.
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Why participate for the community?
public awareness, community involvement, charity and donations.
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What is a special project define as?
Something that is out of the day to day routine.
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What is increase in a special event?
planning.
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What are the categories?
charities, competitions and special functions.
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Charity events are often?
high publicity.
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What are the goals for a charity event?
raise funds and awareness.
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What is an example of a special dinner?
Shane dinner.
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What are types of products?
buffets, showpieces, bread art, chocolate art, sugar art, confections, plated desserts and cakes.
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What do you hope to achieve with your guests?
You want them to remember your event.
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What are Characteristics of a Dessert Buffet?
self serve, individual portions and variety.
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How will desserts be served?
dessert cups, shot glasses and soup spoons.
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What type of chocolate should strawberries by dipped in?
Coating chocolate.
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Chocolate dipped fruit should be prepare?
a day in advance.
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What type of burners should be used?
induction or gas.
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What is a chocolate foundation?
Popular action station.
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How big should portion sizes be?
2 to 3 bites.
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8 inch cakes should be cut into?
16 pieces.
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How many portions will guests like have?
2.5 to 3.
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What is a warming pan called?
chafing dish.
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How is a chaffing dish heated?
gel.
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What is the size of a standard plate?
6 inches
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Project management process?
Initiation, planning/development, production/preparation/execution, monitoring/controlling and closing/follow up.
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What are panning constrictions>
Scope, cost and time.
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What is the scope?
the range or content of the project.
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What are the team roles?
Team leader, financial leader, administer and technicians.
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What are logistics?
the flow od goods.
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Why are meetings important?
they are effective and efficient.
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What should be taken at a meeting?
written minutes.
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What is the most important planning tool?
Pencil
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What should you always leave time for?
Break and to eat.
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How to prevent humidity damage?
Wrap well, use silicone or limestone.
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What type of boxes should you use when packing food?
Food grade, non-skid and something with a solid bottom and handles.
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What items should you have in a repair kit?
gloves, towels, scissors, palate knife, piping bags or tips.
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What should you record your product?
Edible art, for your portfolio, measure cost, create an image to refer back to.
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What does clean up include?
managing waste and left overs.
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What is the purpose to closing a project?
gain data, future events, review feedback and a great way to finish.
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How can a closing be conducted?
file a report, meeting, in person and email.
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Event information should be?
Archived.
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Why is it important to acknowledge everyone’s efforts?
Boosts morale and builds good relationships.
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How can you celebrate an event?
lunch, dinner and another event.
