This revised and updated edition of our bestselling and internationally respected title is the essential reference source for trainers, practitioners and anyone working towards professional qualifications in food and beverage service. - Covers contemporary trends and issues in food and beverage service and offers broad and in-depth coverage of key concepts, skills and knowledge, with developed focus on the international nature of the hospitality industry. - Supports students in gaining a comprehensive overview of the industry, from personal skills, service areas and equipment, menus and menu knowledge, beverages and service techniques, to specialised forms of service, events and supervisory aspects. - Supports a range of professional qualifications as well as in-company training programmes. - Aids visual learners with over 250 photographs and illustrations demonstrating current service conventions and techniques.

"Take a tasty adventure to the largest, busiest, and most extreme kitchens on the planet. From Australia's biggest pub, to an aircraft serving over 50,000 meals per day to Sea World in Orlando, Florida with a kitchen staff of over 1200 people, you'll see some of the biggest commercial kitchens in the world producing delicious dishes for hungry patrons"-- Container.

"From creation to execution and everything in between, planning and catering for any special occasion involves a number of ingredients. This fast-paced, entertaining program takes viewers behind the scenes at large-scale catering events, as chefs and organisers from Peter Rowland Catering and G'day Chef Catering offer advice on menu planning, kitchen workflows, time management and performing on the day. Food Technology learners in lower and middle secondary will be exposed to a vibrant, hands-on industry, where a passion for food can lead to an exciting career path"--Container.

"In this brand new series Heston Blumenthal attempts to help four of Britain's biggest brands dramatically transform their food production - and maybe improve their profit margins too. In each episode, Heston uses his maverick culinary genius to tackle the unique food dilemmas faced by organisations such as British Airways, the NHS, the Royal Navy, Cineworld Cinemas. Heston conducts outrageous and bizarre experiments in his quest to find solutions where other chefs have failed. As the companies are drawn into his world, staff are flabbergasted by his seemingly impossible ambitions. But Heston's biggest challenge comes in the toughest test of all: the real world - where the customers will be his toughest critics"--Publishers website.

This program looks at the planning and preparation required for the catering of an event. Areas looked at in detail are: Planning the menu; Table settings and Styles of Service. Various methods used in Australian establishments are demonstrated.

This program looks at the 'behind the scene' procedures for catering of an event. Demonstrations are given on the presentation of food and garnishes and the plating up of a three course meal. Also demonstrated is the range of knives used by all chefs.