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?

30.5% (C) 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?

33% (A) 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?

Lower the cost of ingredients (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Developing a comprehensive business plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Reaching a wider audience (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Positive word-of-mouth marketing (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Setting up a website (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To guide business decisions and achieve objectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

7% (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To encourage openness and appreciation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid displaying certain accessories while serving customers?

To avoid distracting customers (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain a professional image (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid confusing customers (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is not always applicable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Espresso?

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

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

Green Tea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ingredient in Black Coffee?

Roasted coffee beans (D) Signup and view all the answers

Herbal Teas are made from which of the following?

Various plants, flowers, and herbs (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Black Tea (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify the dishes being served (C) 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?

H shaped (B) 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?

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

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

8 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

30" (B) Signup and view all the answers