Catering Management 3(1+2)

Lesson 03 : Food Menus

Importance of Menu

Menu is primary aspect of the entire establishment upon which all activities are centered. The menu determines the food to be purchased, equipment and personnel needed, the work schedule, pre costing food to be served etc.,

A carefully planned menu is the internal step towards successful meal. It should provideadequate nutrition,tempt the appetite and result in satisfaction for the guest. For the food service the menu will predetermine the work to be done and also controls the resulting profit or loss. So important is the menu withoutit, there will be no successful food service.