Types of Menu: Table d'hôte vs Fixed Menu

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What is the French term for appetizers served before the main courses of a meal?

Caviar

Pate

Canapés

Hors d'oeuvres (correct)

What is an amuse-bouche?

A type of salad

A type of soup

A French dessert

A one-bite appetizer (correct)

Where does the word 'soup' originate from?

Spanish 'sopa'

Italian 'zuppa'

French 'soupe' (correct)

Greek 'soupa'

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a hors d'oeuvre?

Soup Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between clear soups and thick soups?

Texture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a traditional classification of food in a menu?

Dessert fruit salad Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for supper?

Souper Signup and view all the answers

In parts of the UK, what is supper commonly associated with?

A warm, milky drink with British biscuits or cereal Signup and view all the answers

What might a person in Australia or New Zealand have for supper?

Toast and cereal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an appetizer?

French Onion Soup Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in the Main Courses section of a menu?

Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of clear soup made from a richly flavored stock or bouillon clarified through a fining process?

Consommé Signup and view all the answers

Which of these soups is thickened with cream?

Bisques Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ingredient typically used in an entrée course?

Meat or fish Signup and view all the answers

Which type of menu offers a complete meal for a set price with limited choices (2-3 courses)?

Table d'hôte menu Signup and view all the answers

A fixed menu offers:

The same dishes every day for an extended period Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to pasta and rice dishes in French cuisine?

Farineux Signup and view all the answers

What is the culinary term for meat from domestic cattle?

Beef Signup and view all the answers

Which type of menu is most commonly used in institutions that serve the same people day after day, such as cruise ships, schools, hospitals, and military foodservice facilities?

Cycle menu Signup and view all the answers

Which classic French soup is a fisherman's soup originating from Marseille?

Bouillabaisse Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a buffet menu?

Availability and quantity of food items depend on price Signup and view all the answers

Which type of menu is designed to appeal to children?

Kid's menu Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a promotional menu?

To increase customer interest in a menu or product Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes crêpes from pancakes?

Crêpes are thin and made from an egg-rich batter without chemical leavening, while pancakes are thicker and leavened. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about waffles is true?

Waffles develop a crisp outer shell as they cook on a waffle iron. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that defines a brunch meal?

It is a combination of breakfast and lunch, meant to replace both meals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a brunch buffet?

Sandwiches and burgers Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of dim sum brunch?

It consists of a wide variety of stuffed bao (buns), dumplings, and other savory or sweet food items. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about quick breads is true?

Pancakes, crêpes, and waffles are all types of quick breads. Signup and view all the answers