FOOD AND BEVERANGE SERVICE

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Food and beverage service -  
Is the essential link between the menu, beverage and other services on offer in an 
establishment away from home. 
Is the professional presentation of food and drinks to a customer in a given establishment 
away from home. 

FOOD -     Is anything either solid or liquid possessing a chemical composition which enables it swallowed to do one or more of these three things:- 
i) Provide body with energy 
ii) Build and repair worn out tissues 
iii)Provide body heat  
-Can include a wide range of styles and cuisine types. These can be by country, ethnic 
group or international meal that is universal to everybody. 
This is an inclusive of all drinks i.e alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages 
Examples of alcoholic beverages:-cocktails, beers, ciders, spirits, wines, liqueurs e.t.c. 
Examples of non-alcoholic beverages:- Mineral water, spring water, aerated water, juices, 
squashes e.t.c.