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Off-Premise Catering Management
Chris Thomas (Author), Bill Hansen (Author)
9780470889718, Wiley
Hardback, published 22 January 2013
560 pages, Photos: 0 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 0 B&W, 0 Color
24.1 x 19.8 x 3.6 cm, 1.247 kg
For nearly two decades, Off-Premise Catering Management has been the trusted resource professional and aspiring caterers turn to for guidance on setting up and managing a successful off-premise catering business. This comprehensive reference covers every aspect of the caterer's job, from menu planning, pricing, food and beverage service, equipment, and packing, delivery, and set-up logistics, to legal considerations, financial management, human resources, marketing, sanitation and safety, and more. This new Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest industry trends and real-life examples.
PREFACE vii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix 1 Introduction to Off -Premise Catering Management 1 2 Getting Started: Laws, Locations, and Contracts 33 3 Menu Planning 67 4 Beverage Service 101 5 Catering Equipment 137 6 Logistics for Off -Premise Catering 183 7 Human Resources 235 8 The Show 285 9 Marketing 317 10 Pricing Off -Premise Catered Events 367 11 Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Foods 389 12 Sanitation and Safety 417 13 Accessory Services and Special Themes 455 14 Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management 491 INDEX 537
Subject Areas: Cookery / food & drink etc [WB]
