Discuss the types of menu.

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1.Table d’hôte

A set menu forming a complete meal at a set price A choice of dishes may be offered at all courses. Choice and number of courses is limited to two, three or four.

2.A La Carte

Menu with all the dishes individually priced.
Customers compile their own menu from the list.
The meal is cooked to order.
The customer should be prepared to wait for this service.

3.Party/function Menus

Menu for banquets or functions of all kinds.
All guests start the meal at the same time.
Seasonable foods must be available if the menus are printed well in advance to avoid embarrassments.

4. Ethnic/Specialty menus
Can be al carte or table d’hôte specializing in the food or religion of the country or in a specialized food itself e.g.
a) Ethnic: - Chinese, Indian, Kosher, Kenyan, African etc
b) Specialty: - steak, fish, pasta, vegetarian etc
Kitchen staff must know how to obtain and use the ingredients.
The ambience (mood) of the restaurant must reflect the menu.

5. Hospital menus/Institutional menus.

It’s a form of a menu given to the patient. The day before service the patient ticks his/her preferences.
A dietician is usually involved with menu compilation to ensure nothing is given to the patients that would be detrimental to their health.
The patient’s meals are usually 2-3 courses

6. Menu for people at work

Menus served to people at the work place.
They vary in standard and extent from one employer to another depending on the company policy.
They are usually served in staff canteens or cafeteria.
Some companies charge for the meals and some ask for a token sum and offer meals at a subsidized price/rate.
The menu offers 2 or 3 course meal with a selection of items

7. Traditional menus/Ethnic menus

Traditional recipes form a sound foundation of knowledge for the chef/caterer.
However fashions in food change and customers look for new dishes, different combinations of food, fresh ideas on menu etc
Some of the most successful menus contain a sensible balance of traditional and contemporary dishes.

8. Menu for children

They emphasize on healthy eating and a balanced diet in schools.
Schools with children from different cultural and religious backgrounds should have appropriate items available o the menu.
Most establishments provide special children’s menus which concentrate on favorite foods.

marto answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 05:39

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