Special Occcasions
Definition of a special occasion.
A particular time, marked by certain circumstances or occurrence
A special or important time, event, ceremony, celebration, etc.
What is a Garnish?
A small food item or decorative touch—such as a sprig of parsley, a lemon wedge, a mint leaf, or an edible flower—added to a dish or drink to enhance its appearance, color, texture, or aroma.
Name one current food trend.
Dubai chocolate
What does large scale catering require?
Time, planning, many resources, ordering, storage for components.
What are the 4 Ps in marketing?
Product
Price
Promotion
Place
Three types of special occasions.
Cultural, Religious, Historical
What are three elements of food presentation?
Height. Mixture of textures. Contrast of colours. Food away from the rim of the plate.
Why are food miles important?
Because they reduce the carbon emissions and they encourage local produce.
What are three components of a workflow?
Heading. Instructions. Time Period. Equipment needed
What is Extrusion?
Machines grinds an ingredient into a consistency to be able to be sold and preserved.
What is meals on wheels?
A community-based service that delivers nutritious, pre-prepared meals directly to the homes of people who are unable to shop or cook for themselves, such as older adults, people with a disability, and their carers.
Does a garnish need to be edible?
Yes!
What are reasons for people adopting food trends?
Uniqueness and creativity. Health and research.
Name three things in a budget of an event.
Venue
Food
Photography
Example of reducing food wastage in a restaurant?
Ordering on the day!
What is the emotional role of food.
It provides comfort and evokes the nostalgia of being in community.
Three types of food service
Cocktail service
Sit-down dinner/A la carte
Station Style
Buffet
What is the reason behind the food trend of 3D printing?
Technology
What type of menu is there in a aged care facily?
Cyclical menu. High energy and low fat foods.
What is one sustainable practice that a restaurant can use?
Farm products in house.
What is culture? Give an example of a cultural celebration.
the shared set of beliefs, values, traditions, languages, arts, and social behaviors that characterize a group of people, a society, or an organization. The Cherry Blossoms Festival.
Should garnishes overpower a dish's flavours?
No!
What are three trends due to health reasons?
Plant based food: pescatarian dishes
Gut health: Kombucha
High protein: Paleo diet
What are the 5 considerations of menu planning?
Occasion and setting
Nutrition
Sensory Appeal
Characteristics of guests
Resources
What is a Bio Pack made of?
Bamboo, sugar cane, oils and fats.