(a) State four factors to consider before planning menu.
(b) List four types of menu.
(c) State two reasons why people eat out.
(b) List four types of menu.
(c) State two reasons why people eat out.
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Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
(a) Factors to Consider before Planning Menu: Competition-Location-Type of consumer-Spend per head -Trends in food fashion/Popular dishes -Number and capability of staff-Availability of space -Availability of equipment -Cost-Food allergy- Reliability of suppliers-Availability of supply -Range/types of dishes-Price/pricing structure.
(b) Types of Menu: -Table d' hote -A la carte -Special function menu, e.g. Banquet, Buffet, Luncheon, Dinner, Cocktail-Ethnic or specialty menu-Hospital menu, -Menu for children-Menu for people at work-Menu for the aged, pregnant and nursing mothers -Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner -Supper -Cyclical-Piat du jour Carte du jour.
(c) Reasons why People Eat out: -For convenience: At work or near home-For variety: To make interesting choices -To avoid preparing food at home -Impulse: Spur of the moment buying-During business meetings or social events -To feel important/Status -Captive market: Where there is no choice, e.g. hospital and prison-to meet people.
(a) Factors to Consider before Planning Menu: Competition-Location-Type of consumer-Spend per head -Trends in food fashion/Popular dishes -Number and capability of staff-Availability of space -Availability of equipment -Cost-Food allergy- Reliability of suppliers-Availability of supply -Range/types of dishes-Price/pricing structure.
(b) Types of Menu: -Table d' hote -A la carte -Special function menu, e.g. Banquet, Buffet, Luncheon, Dinner, Cocktail-Ethnic or specialty menu-Hospital menu, -Menu for children-Menu for people at work-Menu for the aged, pregnant and nursing mothers -Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner -Supper -Cyclical-Piat du jour Carte du jour.
(c) Reasons why People Eat out: -For convenience: At work or near home-For variety: To make interesting choices -To avoid preparing food at home -Impulse: Spur of the moment buying-During business meetings or social events -To feel important/Status -Captive market: Where there is no choice, e.g. hospital and prison-to meet people.