FOOD AND BEVERANGE SERVICE
The Provision of food & beverage away from home forms a substantial part of the
activities of the hotel and catering industry. People need accommodation with food and
beverages if they are away for more than a day and only food & beverage if they are away
for a short duration.
Food & beverage service has developed into a huge industry. The number and type of
eating out establishments has increased tremendously as suppliers constantly try to satisfy
the changing demands and tastes of the market. In this first unit we are going to learn
about the introduction of food and beverage industry.
food and beverage service equipment
Service equipments squarely reflect the style, quality and standard of
the restaurant; this creates the first customers impression on entering any
service area.
Factors to consider when purchasing or choosing service equipments
i) Types of service offered
ii) Standards of the restaurant
iii) Type of clientele
iv) Decor and theme of the restaurant
v) Durability of equipments
vi) Ease of maintenance
vii) Availability when stocks run out (replacement in future)
viii) Storage
ix) Flexibility in use
x) Price factor (costs and funds available)
xi) Standardisation (standard sizes and colour)
TYPES OF SERVICE EQUIPMENTS
There are several service equipments namely:-
• Table ware
• Special food service equipment
• China ware
• Glass ware
• Linen
• Furniture
• Service trolleys
• Disposables