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Off-Premise Catering Management

Thomas, Chris / Hansen, Bill

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3. Edition January 2013
560 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-470-88971-8
John Wiley & Sons

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For nearly two decades, Off-Premise Catering Management has been the trusted resource professional and aspiring caterers turn to for guidance on setting up and managing a successful off-premise catering business. This comprehensive reference covers every aspect of the caterer's job, from menu planning, pricing, food and beverage service, equipment, and packing, delivery, and set-up logistics, to legal considerations, financial management, human resources, marketing, sanitation and safety, and more. This new Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest industry trends and real-life examples.

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Introduction to Off-Premise Catering Management

Chapter 2. Getting Started: Laws, Locations, and Contracts

Chapter 3. Menu Planning

Chapter 4. Beverage Service

Chapter 5. Catering Equipment

Chapter 6. Logistics for Off-Premise Catering

Chapter 7. Human Resources

Chapter 8. The Show

Chapter 9. Marketing

Chapter 10. Pricing Off-Premise Catered Events

Chapter 11. Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Foods

Chapter 12. Sanitation and Safety

Chapter 13. Accessory Services and Special Themes

Chapter 14. Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management

Index
CHRIS THOMAS has been a writer for more than 30 years, specializing in food and wine topics. A former restaurant critic, she is the coauthor of 15 books, including The Bar and Beverage Book and Design and Equipment for Restaurants and Foodservice.

BILL HANSEN is a 40-year veteran of the catering industry and the CEO of Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, Florida.

C. Thomas, Professional Writer, Seattle, Washington