Category: Catering

Beverages are fluids apart from water, consumed both as stimulants and also because they are palatable. They  also have nutritional value and benefits. They may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic e.g. milk, tea, coffee, wine,...

Tapioca is extracted from cassava root whose botanical name is Manihot esculenta. Over the years, Tapioca recipe has always remained the same and we shall explore its procedure in this article as well as...

Definition of kitchen Accident: Accidents can be defined as unpleasant events that happen unexpectedly causing injury to individuals and damage to property in the kitchen or destruction of lives. Types of Kitchen Accidents A...

The guest’s order is written by the waiter in the docket (or jotter). The first and second courses are written in one page while the dessert is recorded on another page. The cashier makes...

Cooking is the preparation of food in readiness for eating, using heat to render tissues palatable, digestible attractive and safe for consumption. Reasons Why do we need to cook our food To aid digestion...

Definition Culinary terms are a list of some cuisine and service terms written in French because it was in France that cuisine terms were developed and codified. Glossary of culinary terms and their meanings...

First aid is the immediately or emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person before seeking medical attention or is been taking to the hospital. Accident does not respect anyone. It can occur...

Students should be able to: Define safety and kitchen accident. Know the various types of accidents that occurs in the kitchen. Identify causes, prevention of kitchen accidents. Introduction The word Safety is derived from...

Introduction A bed can be defined as a piece of furniture or location primarily used as a place to rest, relax, nap or sleep. A bed is a piece of furniture used as a...

Housekeeping staff can be divided into three categories: Managerial: Executive housekeeper, Head housekeeper. Supervisory: Assistant housekeeper, floor housekeeper, linen room supervisor, public area supervisor, and so on. The unskilled: Cleaners, porter, valet, florist, tailor....

The aim of all hospitality establishments is to provide their customers with clean, attractive, comfortable and welcoming surroundings that offer value for money. Nothing sends a stronger message than cleanliness in a hospitality operation....

Hotels are classified based on location, size and property, length of stay, theme and target market. Classification of Hotels Based on Location 1. City Centre: Generally located in the heart of the city within...

The term “hospitality” refers to the cordial, generous, reception and entertainment of guests or strangers either socially or commercially. Hospitality industry is also a broad category or field within the service industry that includes...

Hotel rating is used to classify hotels according to their quality. The rating may be done in a different way by different organizations around the world. Some system use “star” rating while mobile travel...