Off-Premise Catering Management

Author:   Chris Thomas (Professional Writer, Seattle, Washington) ,  Bill Hansen
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9780470889718


Pages:   560
Publication Date:   22 January 2013
Format:   Hardback
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For nearly two decades, Off-Premise Catering Management has been the trusted resource professional and aspiring caterers turn to for guidance on setting up and managing a successful off-premise catering business. This comprehensive reference covers every aspect of the caterer's job, from menu planning, pricing, food and beverage service, equipment, and packing, delivery, and set-up logistics, to legal considerations, financial management, human resources, marketing, sanitation and safety, and more. This new Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest industry trends and real-life examples.

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Author:   Chris Thomas (Professional Writer, Seattle, Washington) ,  Bill Hansen
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   1.021kg
ISBN:  

9780470889718


ISBN 10:   0470889713
Pages:   560
Publication Date:   22 January 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

PREFACE vii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix 1 Introduction to Off -Premise Catering Management 1 2 Getting Started: Laws, Locations, and Contracts 33 3 Menu Planning 67 4 Beverage Service 101 5 Catering Equipment 137 6 Logistics for Off -Premise Catering 183 7 Human Resources 235 8 The Show 285 9 Marketing 317 10 Pricing Off -Premise Catered Events 367 11 Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Foods 389 12 Sanitation and Safety 417 13 Accessory Services and Special Themes 455 14 Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management 491 INDEX 537

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CHRIS THOMAS has been a writer for more than 30 years, specializing in food and wine topics. A former restaurant critic, she is the coauthor of 15 books, including The Bar and Beverage Book and Design and Equipment for Restaurants and Foodservice. BILL HANSEN is a 40-year veteran of the catering industry and the CEO of Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, Florida.

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