1. GCSE Catering Types of Menus

2. Starter Using the laminated cards in the envelope on your desk match each type of menu to the description.

3. Objectives • To know the different types of menus • To understand what types of service is suitable for each menu • To be able to research and find local outlets that use each different type of menu.

4. Recap - Service 1. What were the 3 types of service? 2. What services were included in: • Counter - • Table - • Personal -

5. Types of Menu • Table d'hôte – a ‘fixed’ or set-price menu usually consists of two or three courses with a limited selection of dishes available at every course. • A la carte – a menu where all the dishes are individually priced and cooked to order. • Party or function menu – this menu can vary from drinks or canapés to a sit down banquet e.g. Weddings, anniversary, dinner dance. This menu has a fixed price and chosen beforehand. • Children's menu – often a separate menu that is more colourful and may include a theme. Limited choice and has some healthy options or multiple choices so parents can make up the meal to suit

6. Types of Menu • Ethnic or speciality menu – this can be a fixed price or a la carte. Speciality food of a particular country may be on offer (e.g. Chinese or Mexican) or the food itself could be specialised e.g. Fish, pasta, vegetarian. • Fast food/cafe – these menus usually have a choice of quick-to- prepare foods at set prices. The foods may range from snacks, sandwiches and cakes to a full dinner or breakfast. They also include drinks to go with or without food. • Rotating menu cycle – this is a ‘fixed pattern’ of menus that cover a ‘fixed number’ of days (called menu cycle). E.g. Hospital and schools use these types of menus.

7. Activity 1 – Research Task • Using the internet find an example of each menu from outlets in the local and national area. Example; Party or function menu - Losehill Hotel – weddings – sample menu