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
table ware
➢ Is a term recognised as embracing all items of flatware, cutlery and
hollow-ware.
Factors to consider when purchasing table ware.
Previous factors should be born in mind but when purchasing cutlery
and flatware it is important to consider:-
i) The type of menu and service offered
ii) The maximum and average seating capacity
iii)
The rush hour turn over
iv) The washing-up facilities and its turn-over