for business men

1. Types of Menus

2. Starter
Using the laminated cards in the envelope
on your desk match each type of menu
to the description.

3. Objectives
To know the different types of menus
To understand what types of service is
suitable for each menu
To be able to research and find local outlets
that use each different type of menu.

4. Recap - Service
1. What were the 3 types of service?
2. What services were included in:
 Counter -
 Table -
 Personal -

5. Types of Menu
Table d'hôte – a ‘fixed’ or set-price menu usually
consists of two or three courses with a limited
selection of dishes available at every course.
A la carte – a menu where all the dishes are
individually priced and cooked to order.
Party or function menu – this menu can vary
from drinks or canapés to a sit down banquet e.g.
Weddings, anniversary, dinner dance. This menu
has a fixed price and chosen beforehand.
Children's menu – often a separate menu that is
more colourful and may include a theme. Limited
choice and has some healthy options or multiple
choices so parents can make up the meal to suit

6. Types of Menu
Ethnic or speciality menu – this can be a fixed price
or a la carte. Speciality food of a particular country
may be on offer (e.g. Chinese or Mexican) or the food
itself could be specialised e.g. Fish, pasta, vegetarian.
Fast food/cafe – these menus usually have a choice
of quick-to- prepare foods at set prices. The foods
may range from snacks, sandwiches and cakes to a full
dinner or breakfast. They also include drinks to go
with or without food.
Rotating menu cycle – this is a ‘fixed pattern’ of
menus that cover a ‘fixed number’ of days (called
menu cycle). E.g. Hospital and schools use these types
of menus.

7. Activity 1 – Research Task
Using the internet find an example of each menu
from outlets in the local and national area.
Example; Party or function menu - Losehill Hotel
– weddings – sample menu