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
china ware
➢ China is a term used for crockery whether bone (fine and expensive), earthenware or vitrified
or (metalized) ware.
➢ China is a porcelain pottery originating from china.
➢ China is made of silica, soda ash and china clay, glazed to give a fine finish.
➢ It should be opaque and free from air bubbles.
➢ It can be found in different colours and designs which are always coated with a glaze.
➢ China ware is more resistant to heat than glassware.
Factors to consider when purchasing china ware.
i) Every item of earthen ware should have complete cover of glaze -to ensure a reasonable
length of life
ii) China should have a rolled edge - this gives reinforcement at the edges
iii) The pattern should be under the glaze
iv) China should be dish washer- proof