MODULE 1

Prepared by: Ms. Antonelle Itong

- Definition of Banquet & Catering SCOPE
- History of Catering and its role in the food service industry AND
- The Caterer and its responsibilities and qualifications CONCEPTS
- Organizational structure- catering director, manager, OF
supervisor, and servers BANQUET
- Types of Catering
-Classification of Catering
- It is defined as the business of providing food and drink,
typically at social events and in a professional capacity either
on-site or at a remote site.
- Derived from Old English word “catour” which means to
provide food.
DEFINITION
OF BANQUET
-It is a formal large meal or feast where a number of people & CATERING
consume food together. It can also be referred as a place
which can use for having food & beverage with pre-arranged
number of peoples on prefixed date & time agreed menu &
price.
- Derived from Old French “banquet” means feast, and old
Italian “banchetto” meaning bench (eating on a bench/table)
HISTORY OF CATERING
4th millennium BC in China- During trading

Grand feasting of Old Egypt- Served by slaves

Ancient Greeks & Roman Empire- Catering as trade

by offering free services at their inns and hostels that
primary intent was to serve soldiers

Europe Middle ages- Monasteries cater for Christian

pilgrimage travelers
Late middle ages- Bourgeoises (upper class families) and a
monetary economy helped the popularity of catering to flourish
like during parties/social gatherings

14th and 15th century- Wide array of food and beer regulations HISTORY OF
began to take form; feasts and celebrations for kings and other CATERING
noblemen

French revolution 18th century- Catering guilds were forced to

find new ways to sell their talents and the first French restaurants
were started
 PURPOSE
OF
• EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT, SO HIRE A BANQUET
PROFESSIONAL
AND
• CATERERS ARE EXPERT IN PLANNING THE EVENT CATERING
• SAVE TIME, WORRY LESS, AND MAKE A GOOD
IMPRESSION
 A Caterer is a person who
prepares food for others.
Caterer could be an
individual entrepreneur who CATERER
loves cooking for certain
events like birthday parties
and small gatherings.

However, for larger events, people must

seek help from a catering company or
restaurant. They can do home-service,
in banquet halls or outside venues.
 KEY SKILLS NEEDED IN BANQUET & CATERING POSITION:
„ An interest in food and regular update of trends in national and
international cuisines
„ Ability to have a good focus on quality, production, sanitation and
food cost controls

PREPARING „ Ability to establish, maintain and enforce consistently high

FOR A performance standards

CAREER
„ Good communication and interaction skills (Ability to communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing, to an array of diverse internal
and external clients)
„ Good organizing abilities with an eye for detail
„ Pleasant, cheerful and energetic personality
„ Good command over English, other preferred languages especially
foreign languages
„ Ability to be on your feet for long hours
Banquet Director/
Banquet Manager
Banquet Server
- performs all tasks associated with setting
up, serving, and breaking down of function
rooms
- delivers and serves welcome drinks, food,
meals, condiments and accompaniments
etc.
- be in communication with the Banquet
Captain regarding any special needs
- maintains proper dining experience,
delivering items, fulfilling customer needs,
removing courses, replenishing utensils,
refilling glasses
Catering Cook/Chef
- The primary role is to prepare food for events according
to client needs
- This role requires extensive kitchen skills and a friendly,
outgoing personality, since catering cooks frequently
meet directly with event planners to develop the menu
for a particular event
- develops and executes different menus from event to
event and may also need to prepare and transport food
prior to an off-site event.
- responsible for food presentation during an event to
ensure a high level of client satisfaction and service
delivery
- tasked with purchasing ingredients and supplies and
arranging for food transport to off-site events.
TYPES OF CATERING

This type of catering takes place in the caterer’s place. All the
functions and services will be held at the organizer’s exclusive facility
Example: inside the hotel, restaurants, banquet hall or private clubs
TYPES OF CATERING

This type of catering is when the prepared food in a kitchen and

transported to the location where it will be served to a group of
people (outside caterer’s place)
Example: private homes, office, church, village clubhouse, resort,
beach, etc.
1. Business or Corporate
Corporate catering refers to the provision of food and drinks to business and corporate
functions such as conference or conventions. The functions may range from onsite,
small office gatherings to offsite, upscale dinners. The cost of a corporate catering event
will also depend on the size and level of the function being hosted.
2. Social or Family
Social event functions are more intimate affairs and require greater attention to detail
by the caterer. The category encompasses special events such as birthday parties,
retirement celebrations, grand openings, housewarming parties, and bridal and baby
showers.
END OF LESSON 1
Thank you for listening!