CHAPTER 24 Food and Entertaining Images shutterstock com

CHAPTER 24 Food and Entertaining Images shutterstock. com

Objectives • • Plan a social gathering. Wait on a table correctly. Prepare appetizers. Describe guidelines for safely preparing, transporting, and serving food for outdoor entertaining. • Use appropriate behavior when dining out. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • Choose a theme to give direction for planning food, decorations, and activities • Plan a guest list with people’s interests and personalities in mind © amp. Foto. Studio/Shutterstock © Julia Ivantsova/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. © Mike Flippo/Shutterstock continued Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • Invitations should state the date, time, and place of the event • Include the letters RSVP with a phone number or email address so guests can respond if they are coming © Steven Coburn/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • When planning the menu, think about – theme – guests’ food preferences – budget – cooking skills – time schedule – equipment continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • Choose appetizers that are easy to eat while standing • Serve food with appropriate utensils © Piti Tan/Shutterstock. com continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • Base meal service on the formality of the meal, the menu, and the availability of help – American (family style) service – Russian (continental) service – English service – compromise service – blue plate service – buffet service continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • A host’s responsibilities include introducing guests and waiting on the table © AVAVA/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Planning for Entertaining • Guests have a responsibility to use good table manners, following proper etiquette – place your napkin in your lap while eating – wait for the host to begin eating – use eating utensils in order, beginning from the outside and moving toward the plate – never set a used eating utensil on the table – ask for foods to be passed © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

In Your Opinion… © AVAVA/Shutterstock How does using appropriate behavior help both you and others feel more comfortable in social situations? © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Outdoor Entertaining • When grilling, be sure to follow safety precautions • Choose a few grilling tools to help handle food with ease © Peter Baxter/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Outdoor Entertaining • Use picnic coolers to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold during transport • Keep foods for grilling in coolers until coals are ready • Return perishable foods to coolers as soon as possible • Clean up litter and extinguish fires completely before leaving a picnic area © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Think Further How do general food safety guidelines need to be modified in hot weather? © Michael C. Gray/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Dining Out • Meal managers may use dining out as an option for entertaining or an alternative to food preparation time • Reservations may be needed before going to some restaurants • Diners are often seated by a host • Menu terms tell diners how entrees are prepared to make ordering easier continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Dining Out • Pricing may be table d’hôte or a la carte • Restaurant guests need to dress appropriately and use good table manners • Diners should tell the waiter when ordering if they are going Dutch treat and need separate checks • When paying the bill, guests should be sure to leave a gratuity (tip) for the waiter continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Dining Out • Diners can choose from many types of restaurants – fast-food restaurants – cafeterias and buffets – family restaurants – formal restaurants – specialty restaurants © J. D. S. /Shutterstock © brodtcast/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

In Your Opinion… What would you consider to be the advantages and disadvantages of dining in each type of restaurant? © Sukharevskyy Dmytro (nevodka)/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 1. How can choosing a theme help with other planning for a social gathering? choosing a theme can give direction for planning food, decorations, and activities © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 2. What should a host consider when choosing appetizers to serve at a social gathering? choose appetizers that are easy to eat while standing © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 3. Name four styles of meal service. (Name four: ) American (family style) service, Russian (continental) service, English service, compromise service, blue plate service, buffet service © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 4. What must be done before leaving a picnic area? clean up litter and extinguish fires completely © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 5. How might food items on a restaurant menu be priced? table d’hôte or a la carte © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 6. Name four types of restaurants. (Name four: ) fast-food restaurants, cafeterias, buffets, family restaurants, formal restaurants, specialty restaurants © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.