Types of Catering Flashcards
is cooking and
serving food for a fee.
catering
Catering operations,
managed, and run by a
caterer
TWO BASIC
TYPES OF
CATERING
-On-Premise Catering
-Off-Premise Catering
Refers to a caterer
bringing the food, serving
products, and personnel
to a location other than
the premises where the
food is prepared.
Off-Premise Catering
Refers to a caterer
preparing food in his or
her own kitchen and
serving it in his or her own
dining hall.
On-Premise Catering
Selecting a Caterer
reputation
referrals
word of mouth
Caterer must be known to
be reliable, respected, and
that customers are always
satisfied with the service.
reputation
This may be the caterer’s
best instrument for
advertising his or her skills
and expertise.
referrals
Potential customers may
believe that the caterer is as
good as what their peers say.
word of mouth