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by Nancy Loman Scanlon (Author) "The catering profession as we know it in the twenty-first century has a long and intriguing history, the beginnings of which are recorded in the..." (more)
Key Phrases: catering service manager, catering functions, wedding reception plan, New York, White House, United States (more...)
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The essential, comprehensive guide to successful catering business management

Catering is more than simply creating and executing a great menu. It's knowing how to successfully market your business, keep costs in line, and make sure the entire operation runs smoothly.

Catering Management offers professionals and aspiring caterers detailed advice on all of the crucial business aspects of the subject for on- and off-premise catering. Updated to address the needs of this fast-growing industry, the Second Edition covers many current topics such as the latest trends in cuisine and meal concepts, marketing techniques for the home replacement food business, and new special events service concepts. Fresh information on menu design and pricing comes complete with all-new menu examples illustrating a full range of menu possibilities and styles. The book also offers concrete tips on using the latest computer software to maximize your functions' sales and profits.

Catering Management also provides basic information on how to:
* Establish a new catering operation or incorporate catering into an existing foodservice business
* Hire and train both service and food production staff
* Institute food and beverage operational controls that guarantee high standards of quality, service, and presentation

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The essential, comprehensive guide to successful catering business management

Catering is more than simply creating and executing a great menu. It’s knowing how to successfully market your business, keep costs in line, and make sure the entire operation runs smoothly.

Catering Management offers professionals and aspiring caterers detailed advice on all of the crucial business aspects of the subject for on- and off-premise catering. Updated to address the needs of this fast-growing industry, the Second Edition covers many current topics such as the latest trends in cuisine and meal concepts, marketing techniques for the home replacement food business, and new special events service concepts. Fresh information on menu design and pricing comes complete with all-new menu examples illustrating a full range of menu possibilities and styles. The book also offers concrete tips on using the latest computer software to maximize your functions’ sales and profits.

Catering Management also provides basic information on how to:

  • Establish a new catering operation or incorporate catering into an existing foodservice business
  • Hire and train both service and food production staff
  • Institute food and beverage operational controls that guarantee high standards of quality, service, and presentation


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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 0256 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (May 4, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471333271
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471333272
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,168,543 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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catering service manager, catering functions, wedding reception plan, catering menus, food cost percentage, actual food cost, market survey information, independent caterers, actual cost method, total food cost, menu pricing, catering management, catering operation, foodservice operation, catering sales, foodservice operators, beverage prices, beverage management, banquet service, marketing cycle, package pricing, production sheet, foodservice industry, catering services, menu program
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5.0 out of 5 stars Required book for Culinary Arts classes, February 20, 2009
By Richard G. Carrillo (Ojo Feliz, New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Catering Management (Hardcover)
This book is required for Culinary Arts classes. This is much more affordable on Amazon.com compared to any college bookstore.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent book., May 5, 2008
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This book gives a brief overview on many different aspects of the catering business. This book was the required text for a class I am in. It does the job.
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