Foskett, David, 1951-

The theory of hospitality & catering : for Levels 3 and 4. - [New] ed. / David Foskett, Patricia Paskins ; contributors, Paul Hambleton, Andrew Pennington, Suzanne Weekes. - London : Hodder Education, 2011. - xi, 436 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Previous ed.: published as Ceserani & Kinton's the theory of catering. London: Hodder Arnold, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I.The hospitality industry -- 1.An overview of the UK and global hospitality industry -- 2.Employment in the hospitality industry -- Part 2.Food commodities, nutrition and science -- 3.Food commodities -- 4.Basic nutrtion, diet and health -- Part 3.Planning, production and service -- 5.Kitchen planning, equipment, services and energy conservation -- 6.Production systems -- 7.Menu planning, equipment, services and energy conservation -- 8.Food purchasing, storage and control -- 9.An overview of food and beverage service, and food service design -- Part 4.Organisaiton and business development -- 10.Managing resources -- 11.Marketing, sales and customer care -- 12.Accommodation management -- Part 5.Legislation -- 13.Health, safety and security -- 14.Food safety and food safety legislation.

'The Theory of Hospitality & Catering' provides a complete overview of the hospitality and catering industry from commodity and science through to delivery from the supplier, storage, preparation, production and final service to the waiting customer.

9781444123760 (pbk.) : £24.99 9781444123760


Hospitality industry.
Caterers and catering.
Food service management.
Travel and Tourism.
Educational: Design & technology
For NVQ / SVQ (National / Scottish Vocational Qualification)
Hotel & catering trades

TX943 / .K53 2011

647.94 FOS