Introduction to Catering
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This practical, hands-on book is written by three food service professionals who share their secrets to successful catering. The authors emphasize the importance of becoming an efficient and effective caterer.They share the tips and tricks that distinguish the novice from the professional caterer. This book includes informative anecdotes and vignettes that enable readers to learn from the mistakes of others. This valuable resource is an important tool that caterers will want to keep handy for easy reference.
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A text for students in food service, sharing tips and tricks that distinguish the novice from the professional caterer. Early chapters cover types of catering, the catering market, and creating a customer base. Later chapters cover aspects of the catering operation, such as management, operations, equipment, and legal issues, and look at application of total quality management. Includes b&w photos, catering forms, and a sample business plan, plus study features. Shiring is affiliated with Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: The Catering World: A Many Splendid Thing.
Chapter 2: The Caterer and the Client.
Chapter 3: Selecting a Niche in the Catering Profession.
Chapter 4: Choosing Your Client.
Chapter 5: Seven Functions of Catering.
Chapter 6: Planning the Function.
Chapter 7: Operations-The Second Catering Functions.
Chapter 8: Organizing the Event: The Third Function of Catering.
Chapter 9: Equipment: The Fourth Function of Catering.
Chapter 10: Implementing: The Fifth Function of Catering.
Chapter 11: "Controlling": The Sixth Catering Function.
Chapter 12: Understanding Insurance and Legal Issues.
Chapter 13: Emerging Business Benchmarks and Conclusions.
Book review: Smart Guide to Low Carb Anti Aging Cooking or Food Safety in the Hospitality Industry
100 Best Grilling Recipes: BBQ Food from Around the World
Author: Kathleen Sloan McIntosh
A world of great food prepared on the grill.
Grilling has a special place in cooking traditions worldwide. Whether a Punjabi tikka or a Texas barbecue, grilled dishes provide a unique taste.
With recipes drawn from every continent, 100 Best Grilling Recipes offers a round-the world tour of different countries and cultures with such inspired recipes as:
- Argentinian short ribs of beef with chimichurri sauce
- Vietnamese grilled breast of duck
- Moroccan barbecued chicken
- Lemon myrtle shrimp from Oz
- Texas barbecued brisket
- Canadian back bacon with maple mustard mop
- Garlic and ginger butter.
Also featured are 35 additional recipes for delicious accompaniments, among them Lebanese cucumber and mint salad, and double bourbon barbecue sauce. With a kitchen or backyard grill, 100 Best Grilling Recipes provides a sampling of the world's most delectable grilled dishes along with a tempting array of international accompaniments.
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