37 Questions
What is a typical beverage option in an English breakfast?
Tea or Coffee
An English breakfast typically consists of a small quantity of food.
False
What is often served as an accompaniment to fresh fruit in an English breakfast?
Caster sugar
Stewed fruit is often served in ______________________ with whipped cream and castor sugar.
diaper bowls
Match the following breakfast options with their descriptions:
Cornflakes = Served with hot or cold milk and castor sugar Eggs to order = Served with grilled tomato and hash brown potato Fresh Fruit = Cut and placed in a dish or serviette bowl Oatmeal = Served with hot or cold milk and castor sugar
What is a popular hot food option in an English breakfast?
Both a and b
Fruit juice can only be served fresh in an English breakfast.
False
An English breakfast is often linked with a ______________________ morning or a special occasion.
relaxing weekend
What is oatmeal typically served with?
Hot milk and castor sugar
All egg dishes are served on full plates.
False
What is a common vegetarian option for breakfast?
Baked beans on toast or grilled mushrooms on toast
Tea, coffee, milk, and chocolate milk are served similar to a _______________ breakfast.
continental
What may be offered as an additional course for breakfast?
Fresh uncut fruits
Match the following breakfast items with their descriptions:
Bacon = Grilled meat Scrambled eggs = Served on toast Mashed potatoes = Type of potato accompaniment American pancakes = Served with honey and maple syrup
What is a continental breakfast modelled after?
A European breakfast
A continental breakfast typically includes eggs and meats.
False
What is the typical serving style of a continental breakfast?
buffet-style
A continental breakfast often includes _______________ and coffee.
pastries, baked goods, fruits, toast
What is a characteristic of a continental breakfast?
Emphasis on simplicity and easily stored dishes
A continental breakfast is a heavy morning meal.
False
Match the following breakfast types with their characteristics:
Continental breakfast = A light morning meal that often includes pastries, baked goods, fruits, toast, and coffee. American breakfast = A heavy morning meal that includes eggs, meats, and pancakes. English breakfast = A meal that includes a choice from fresh fruit, stewed fruit or fruit juice, and a choice of eggs to order with meat and other accompaniments.
What is the purpose of castor sugar in serving juice?
To complement all juices
Danish pastry is not a type of roll served in a continental breakfast.
False
What is the typical serving vessel for tea or coffee in a continental breakfast?
standard mugs or breakfast cups
Worcestershire sauce is typically served with ______________ juice.
tomato
What is a characteristic of American breakfasts compared to continental breakfasts?
They are more popular in restaurants and diners
Match the following breakfast options with their characteristics:
Continental Breakfast = Served with a smaller portion American Breakfast = Perfect for individuals with a larger appetite
Brioche is not a type of roll served in a continental breakfast.
False
What is the name of the glass used to serve fresh juice?
pony tumbler or juice glass
What is the term 'continental breakfast' a direct reference to?
The continent of Europe and the breakfast habits of European civilizations
Before the 1800s, the typical American jobs involved sedentary work.
False
What led to the emergence of a lighter breakfast option in America in the 1900s?
The shift of work in America from farm work to more sedentary roles, and the influx of European visitors.
Pastries, cereals, and bread are ______________ to buy.
inexpensive
Why are continental breakfasts popular among travelers?
They are convenient for travelers who may need to eat early in the morning
Continental breakfasts require a lot of cooking and preparation.
False
Match the benefits of offering a continental breakfast with their descriptions:
Cost-Effectiveness = Pastries, cereals, and bread are inexpensive to buy, can be ordered in bulk, and have a relatively long shelf life. Amenity Popularity = Hotels with complimentary continental breakfasts are more appealing to travelers, resulting in increased hotel income and, potentially, higher hotel star ratings. Manageability = Because most continental breakfast options do not require cooking, the breakfast area may be managed with minimum staffing. Increased Labor = Continental breakfasts require a lot of cooking and preparation.
What is a potential outcome of offering a complimentary continental breakfast at a hotel?
Higher hotel star ratings and increased hotel income.
Study Notes
Continental Breakfast
- A light, basic morning meal often featuring pastries, cereals, fruits, and a variety of bread
- Typically served buffet-style and modelled after a European breakfast
- Emphasizes simplicity and dishes that are easily stored
- May include pastries, baked goods, fruits, toast, and coffee
Origins of Continental Breakfast
- Term "continental breakfast" was coined in 1896, referring to Europe and European breakfast habits
- Emerged in the late 1800s as American jobs shifted from farm work to more sedentary roles, requiring a lighter breakfast option
- Influenced by European visitors to America, who sought a lighter breakfast option
Why Offer a Continental Breakfast?
- Cost-effective: pastries, cereals, and bread are inexpensive to buy and have a long shelf life
- Convenient: does not require cooking, making it easy to manage and provide in various locations
- Popular: appeals to travelers who need a quick and easy breakfast
Consists of:
- Fruit Juice: fresh or canned
- Toast or Rolls: hot croissant, brioche, muffin, or toast with preserves
- Tea or Coffee: served in breakfast cups or mugs
Variations
- American Breakfast: a more substantial meal with a broader range of flavors and options, including omelettes, waffles, or French toast
- English Breakfast: a more substantial meal with a focus on hot foods, frequently served in bed and breakfast establishments
American Breakfast
- Includes juice, cereals, eggs to order, hot croissant, brioche, muffin, or toast, and tea or coffee
- Eggs can be served with grilled tomato, hash brown potato, and other accompaniments
- May include hot croissant, brioche, muffin, or toast with preserves
English Breakfast
- A more substantial meal with a focus on hot foods, frequently served in bed and breakfast establishments
- Includes a choice of fresh fruit, stewed fruit, or fruit juice
- A choice of cornflakes or oatmeal
- A choice of eggs to order with meat and other accompaniments
- Toast or rolls, and beverages such as tea, coffee, milk, and chocolate milk
This quiz covers the basics of a continental breakfast, including its origins, components, and variations. Learn about the differences between a continental breakfast and an American breakfast.
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