Starting a Catering Business
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What is the term for when a guest orders a single item from the menu?

  • Individual-course pricing
  • Event menu pricing
  • À la carte (correct)
  • Food Cost Percentage

What is the ideal range of Food Cost Percentage for a successful restaurant?

  • 35% to 40%
  • 45% to 50%
  • 20% to 25%
  • 28% to 32% (correct)

What is the formula to calculate the Food Cost Percentage?

  • Food Sale Price ÷ Cost Of Ingredients x 100
  • Cost Of Ingredients ÷ Food Sale Price x 100 (correct)
  • Food Sale Price + Cost Of Ingredients x 100
  • Cost Of Ingredients - Food Sale Price x 100

If the cost of ingredients for a dish is ₱310.14 and the sale price is ₱1,015, what is the Food Cost Percentage?

<p>30.5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Food Cost Percentage if the cost of ingredients for the Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Breast is ₱281.94 per serving and the sale price is ₱854.83 per serving?

<p>33% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the cost of ingredients for a dish results in a high Food Cost Percentage?

<p>Lower the cost of ingredients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in ensuring the success of a catering business?

<p>Developing a comprehensive business plan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of leveraging social media in marketing a catering business?

<p>Reaching a wider audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is word-of-mouth marketing particularly effective in the food industry?

<p>People are more likely to remember recommendations from friends and family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of providing excellent customer service in a catering business?

<p>Positive word-of-mouth marketing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of a marketing strategy for a catering business?

<p>Setting up a website (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating a business plan for a catering business?

<p>To guide business decisions and achieve objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of verbal communication is attributed to the actual words used?

<p>7% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a conversational tone in verbal communication?

<p>To encourage openness and appreciation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid displaying certain accessories while serving customers?

<p>To avoid distracting customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of maintaining good posture in physical projection?

<p>To maintain a professional image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use a low and modulated tone in verbal communication?

<p>To avoid confusing customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement 'Customers are always right'?

<p>It is not always applicable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Espresso?

<p>It has a thick texture and a creamy foam on top. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tea is known for its fresh, grassy flavor?

<p>Green Tea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ingredient in Black Coffee?

<p>Roasted coffee beans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbal Teas are made from which of the following?

<p>Various plants, flowers, and herbs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant?

<p>Black Tea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having food labels in a buffet?

<p>To identify the dishes being served (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the buffet design that uses 12 60" ID serpentine tables, 2 6 foot tables, and 2 4 foot tables?

<p>H shaped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the hollow part of the circle in the 1 Sided Buffet (by The Wall) design?

<p>It provides a space for a carving station or other services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many 60" ID serpentine tables are used in the Figure & Buffet Setup (Center Room) design?

<p>8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the Super Center Room Buffet design?

<p>It can be used as a double-sided buffet or 'round trip' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much space should be left on each side of the H shaped buffet for a walkway?

<p>30&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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