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On-premise catering : hotels, convention & conference centers, and clubs / Patti J. Shock, John M. Stefanelli.

By: Shock, Patti J.
Contributor(s): Stefanelli, John M.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York ; Chichester : Wiley, 2001Description: x, 438 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0471389080; 9780471389088.Subject(s): Caterers and catering | Caterers and catering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Cookery / food & drink etc | Hotel & catering trades | Food and DrinkDDC classification: 642.4 SHO
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 642.4 SHO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000640718
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Catering and special events are a fast-growing area in today's food and beverage industry. On-premise catering accounts for about two-thirds of all catering sales, encompassing food produced on-sit in hotels, wedding facilities, conference centers, clubs and other venues. This book--the only one of its kind--covers the concepts and information that are essential to success in on-premise catering.

Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Overview of On-Premise Catering
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Theme Parties, Weddings, Outdoor Parties, Other and Special Events
  • Meal Functions
  • Beverage Functions
  • Function Room Selection and Setup
  • Production and Service Planning
  • Intermediaries and Suppliers
  • Staffing
  • Financial Controls and Reports
  • Working with Other Departments
  • Glossary
  • Appendix
  • Index