Test 1 Flashcards by Melanie Goodman

What are PROS to cocktail reception PRIOR to a main event?

casual
engagement
socializing

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What are CONS to cocktail reception PRIOR to a main event?

guest drink too much
consider your guest list
old people cant stand long

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What are CONS to cocktail reception AS the main event?

restricted exposure to event

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What are CONS to banquet french style?

formal
costly (need experience servers)
less guest interaction
time consuming

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What are PROS to banquet french style

2 spoons
1 platter 
platter prepared in kitchen
server takes food to table and serves
served from left, taken away from right

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What are CONS to a buffet?

cant control portions
higher food costs
serve cheaper foods not as nice to eat
need lots of space
know your audience
guests have to serve themselves and they may not like that

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What are PROS to a buffet?

less formal
cost could be lower
lots of interaction
variety of menu

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What is a platted buffet?

food is pre plated and set up

selection to choose from

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What are benefits of platted buffet?

control of portion

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What are action stations?

stations positioned throughout room

food cooked infront of you

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What are CONS of action stations?

takes up alot of space

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What is combination buffet?

inexpensive items present as a buffet and expensive food served to you on menu

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What are CONS to plated american style?

a lot of staff needed
limited choices
less interaction
quality of food
time consuming

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What are PROS to plated american style?

formal
traditional
guest seated for meal
served pre portioned foods
served from left, pick up from right
everyone gets same portion
everyone at table served at same time

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true/false- At plated american style, are ALL guests at the event served at the same time?

false- guests at each table are served at same time

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At plated american style is the food served at:
A) 12 oclock
B) 3 oclock
C) 6 oclock
D) 10 oclock

C) 6 oclock

What are CONS to family style?

large tables
increased budget for platters
higher food costs
not formal
messy

What are PROS to family style?

servers place food in middle of table
guest serve themselves
guest interaction

What is butlered service?

food presented on trays and drinks, service from left, at cocktail reception

What is white glove service?

food pre plated, 1 server per 2 guests, wear white gloves, signal is given, everyone served at same time

What is the general rule of thumb for a buffet table?

1 buffer per 100 people

True/ false you should consider the flow of your buffet?

true- never backtrack

What is the function of the food service?

increase alertness
increase in attendance
enhancing an image
encouraging interaction
enhancing performance

What is your job to figure out when menu planing?

who you will fed
why they need to be fed
what they need to be fed
when they need to fed
where they will be fed

``` What percentage of what we taste is what we smell? 20-25% 40-45% 50-55% 70-75% ```

70-75%

What does a pricing triangle look like?

top- cost bottom left- food cost% bottom right- sale price

What to consider when picking a caterer?

WOM- word of mouth Book a tasting- be cautious What is the caterers specialty- lrg or sml events What services do they need- staff included? Ask for references What supplier do they order from?- fresh/frozen Provincial purchase from the company directly and cannot be traced Federal purchase has stamp and can be traced Inquire the at the local health department- any complaints Request a quote

Ture/false- food preparation and food service are the same activity?

false- they are 2 separate activities

What is inhouse catering?

on site kitchens where food is prepared

What is off premise catering?

kitchen away from event food it prepared and transported to event food could be finished cooking at event

``` When creating a menu you should focus on A) slow food B) fast food C) greasy food D) vegtables ```

slow food-sustainable, local, organic, wholesome

What are PROS to cocktail reception AS the main event?

``` replaces sit down dinner casual engagement, socializing more guests flexibility in venue tapa style ```

What are sustainable foods?

real foods our bodies were designed to eat do not harm the environment are healthy for us, the soil and the animals are humane for both workers and the animals provide a fair wage to the famer supports the local economy

What are 3 things to consider when selecting a buffet service?

space, 1 buffet per 100 people consider flow/ no backtrack consider audience, eldery people cant stand for long

What did you learn about, food trucks?

variety of food pick your own menu good memories great interaction

What did you learn about injectable doughnuts?

drizzle, shot or inject them variety lots of flavours gender reveal at baby shower theme or events (colour or flavour)

What did you learn about cake mugs?

take home gifts 2 minutes to bake cheap lots of flavours

If the cost is $5.25 and the sale price is $8, what is the food cost?

5.25 / 8= 65% | $0.65 of every $1