This third edition of the best selling textbook Food & Beverage Management has been updated and revised to take account of current trends within these industries

This program examines a range of areas relevant to event or function catering, including general planning, the budget, the food - including menu planning, presentation, the kitchen, quantities, transporting food, and food storage and handling when outside.

This textbook provides a thorough guide to the management of food and beverage outlets, from their day-to-day running through to the wider concerns of the hospitality industry. It explores the broad range of subject areas that encompass the food and beverage market and its main sectors ? fast food and casual dining, hotels and quality restaurants and event, industrial and welfare catering. It also looks at some of the important trends affecting the food and beverage industry, covering consumers, the environment and ethical concerns as well as developments in technology.

"Dining Room and Banquet Management, fourth edition is designed for the introductory course in a Hospitality management program that covers dining room and banquet management. Its emphasis is on the service aspects of a business that will distinguish an outstanding dining experience. This book includes the history of dining room and banquet service, the proper techniques of service, sanitation requirements, and important merchandising concepts. Information about reservations, priority seating, and reservations systems is also included."--BOOK JACKET.