How to Check Banquet Buffet before Service?

Department: Food and Beverage Service – Banquet

1. Checking The Buffet Table.

• Get it right the first time and every single time, as it is very important to delight the guest and make a good first impression.
• Make sure enough seats are available to sit the guests in case of sit down buffet.
• Check the distribution of food items.
• Check the presentation of food items.
• Check for any stains or creases on the used tablecloths or napkins.

2. Checking food items and cutleries.

• Always Take personal care and responsibility to ensure the guest’s satisfaction.
• Check the pre situation of food items.
• Check the quantity of all chinaware and cutleries according to the guest's attendance.
• Check chinaware and cutleries for any chips or cracks.
• Check and ensure to have enough supply to delight the guests.
• Make sure all chinaware and cutleries are free of spots.

3. Check the bar counter.

• Enough beverages to be offered for the guests and make sure their availability.
• Enough glassware to be available for service.
• All glassware must be free of spots and no crack.
• Make sure all required garnishes, ice cubes, service tray's, costar etc. are available.

4. Other points to take into consideration:

• Check the number of buffet tables against the number attending.
• Check the distribution of food items according to the event order to check the items of the food set up.
• Check the presentation of food items.
• Pre-plan the food replacement’s frequency.
• Liaise with banquet chef to check buffet for food quality and presentation standards.
• Check the food setup according to the Event Order or Banquet Event Order.
• Check the bar setup according to the Event Order or Banquet Event Order.

 

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