Regarding the costs of moral and material forces, arranging a holiday in a restaurant is easier than organizing a family feast at home. The most important and crucial events are held in restaurants. During the celebration, various situations are likely. For this reason, at the approach of each emerging important event, it is necessary to determine the way of its celebration and the type of banquet.
Service systems
The coordination of each feast includes the acceptance and registration of the order, fees and service. Formed, accurate work depends on the extent to which all elements of execution with managers are agreed in detail and on time. The most popular types of banquet services according to the method of serving:
- The French organization - special services "in the runoff". The attendants, using a multifunctional device, transfers food from a serving dish to a visitor's plate. A universal tool, as a rule, consists of a fork and a spoon, but in some cases it can be knives, often fish. In addition, the server must be able to hold the universal tool with one hand.
- The English organization - special services using a serving cart, which makes it possible to choose a guest to taste.
- The Russian organization - without exception, “to the table”. Suitable for large corporate parties and celebrations with a huge crowd of people and a huge number of dishes and snacks.
Full service
This type assumes that all the actions are implemented by waiters, which guarantees the highest service culture. On the basis of traditional cuisine, each menu is compiled, cold dishes (seafood salads, caviar, toasts, fruits, cold cuts, butter), hot snacks, soup (for lunch), alcohol (vodka, wine), desserts (puddings, jams, tartlets), fruits (washed and portioned). Three waiters serve from twelve to sixteen visitors (the number of staff can be increased).
The classic presentation is “to the edge”. Tables for this event are delivered in the form of letters , , and should have a width of 1200 - 1500 mm. (60 - 80 cm per visitor). There are also auxiliary tables at the walls and columns (for 12-15 visitors one table). The duration of administration is approximately an hour. The number of participants is usually from ten to fifty people. Seating of visitors takes place on the card.
Usually this kind of banquet is acceptable for events of an official character, large-scale feasts, visits of public figures and delegations. Personnel must immediately and distinctly spill alcohol and bring dishes, replace unclean items.
Partial service
This type is typical for feasts that are individual in nature. As a rule, they organize it if they mark a variety of important dates. The number of dishes is determined by the number of participants. One waiter serves 12-15 visitors. Even before visitors arrive, they set cool snacks, alcohol, fruits (30-60 minutes) on the set table. Most often, guests are placed randomly, although for famous personalities and the owner of the holiday, areas in the middle are separated or a special table is set up. Table layout - just like a full-service banquet.
Reception
Suitable for celebrating all kinds of birthdays, celebrations in the family circle, as well as during business negotiations. In some cases, they prefer it if the budget is limited, and the main task of the holiday is communication. This view is appropriate for breakfast or dinner. The menu consists entirely of a variety of snacks, but in some cases, hot dishes are introduced. Prepare in small portions in order to comfortably eat with just one fork and standing. 18-20 visitors are served by one waiter. Traditionally, tables for receptions are higher than usual (0.9 - 1 m). At the time of the staff pours alcohol, lays out dishes, looks after the order, replenishes serving items and carries away the used dishes. The invitees eat and drink on their own choosing food and alcohol.
Banquet - Cocktail
It can be business-like and formed at intervals at meetings, consultations, congresses, and also relaxing, conducted, as a rule, at the end of meetings, in some cases outdoors. This type of banquet is especially popular in hotels. All guests, without exception, drink and eat without sitting down.
The menu mainly consists of:
- mini sandwiches;
- canapes, tartlets;
- mini-cutlets, chunks of fish and barbecue, sausages;
- espresso, juice, water, tea;
- ice cream, nuts, jam, cream, fruits.
This category has a universal look and purpose, banquets and cocktail-style receptions are very popular in modern society. At this feast, you can take a huge number of visitors in a not very large room. Tables are not set here. Personal use plates and accessories are not used at an event of this kind. Without exception, waiters give visitors snacks and alcohol, and specialized banquet skewers are used instead of forks.
Banquet - Tea
As a rule, organize in the second half of the day - 16-18 hours. This event is informal and lasts approximately 2 hours. Organize it on name days and other festive anniversaries. This is one of the evening and friendly types of banquets, and its feature is that the diet mainly includes:
- candy;
- cakes, pastries, pies;
- chocolate, sweet nuts;
- various fruits and berries;
- cream, creams, mousses, fluffed soufflé;
- alcoholic drinks.
A dessert set of dishes is installed for each guest. Delicious dishes are offered first, followed by tea with baked pies and other treats. The cake is pre-cut into portioned slices. Finally, nuts and sweets are served. Tea from a samovar, set in the middle of the table or on a separate table, is poured by the hostess herself or by the waiter.
Family Banquet Features
A cordial meeting with family people fills a person with an excellent mood and a feeling of happiness for a long time. The organization of this type of banquet (family feast) must begin with the selection of the site. It can be a cafe, restaurant, summer terrace or recreation center. Such fun can be attributed to a special kind of celebrations. Visitors should be comfortable, easy and not stuffy. When choosing a hall, one should take into account that it will be necessary to dance and conduct competitions.
The atmosphere should be attractive, and the food appetizing prepared. Read responses on the Internet, interrogate friends. Specify a diet with a restaurant, specify the elements. It should be noted that only a team of high-class culinary specialists can make a large number of really tasty treats.
Corporate types of banquets and their characteristics
Coordinating a collective feast is a rather difficult and expensive task. Deficiency of even small elements can cause adverse results. For this reason, you should first select the optimal room. If the conversation is about a corporate party in honor of traditional celebrations, then you need to start choosing a hall in 2-3 months. So, the event is ensured in the most optimal place and the probability of receiving discounts. The price of various types of banquets in numerous organizations depends on the day of the week and season, for this reason, when talking with a representative, it is imperative to specify everything. If the budget is limited, you need to choose a cafe with the probability of bringing your own fruit and alcohol.
The environment and infrastructure of the site is also significant. There are magnificent zones on the coast of ponds, lakes, near parks, with its own green territory, playgrounds, open verandas, panoramic views of the heart of the metropolis. Certain rooms may be located in industrial areas, which is not very attractive for guests. Honest banquet managers understand how many visitors can comfortably sit within the walls of the hall. For this reason, in addition to reading the dry characteristics on the websites of spaciousness, you must certainly talk about this moment.
When choosing a kitchen, the preferences of the guests are provided for, and it is more correct to choose the traditional and well-known.
If it is planned to call special visitors to the event, then it is imperative to think about their status. Often for famous people and business partners, the appearance in public in a building of low quality is unacceptable.
If there are dances and extreme performances, then a stage, sound and light special equipment are needed. In some cases, you need a spa complex, sauna, hotel.
Children's types of banquets and receptions
In comparison with the holding of adult celebrations, a children's feast should be well thought out, taking into account different scenarios. Children - a category of guests requiring special attention. When conducting a celebration for children, several aspects should be considered that affect the areas of the venue, design, security and animation program. Satisfying absolutely all young visitors is not easy, but experts understand what boys and girls expect - these are delicious treats, cheerful contests and active interaction.
Many institutions already have a special menu for younger guests. Extraordinary canapes and tartlets, warm appetizers with meat, seafood and cheese, small fragrant pizzas, rolls and pies with exciting fillings, fruit drinks, juices, soft drinks will be appropriate here.
So that children do not feel homesick, there should be a large games room, an exciting show or animation program. In addition, it is worth using the services of a photographer and videographer. The room should be decorated, and small guests delivered to the venue.
Wedding Party Features
This is a sublime event and a feast that must certainly be memorable. Some are surprised by the four-tiered cake and pigeons, while others are delighted with a barbecue picnic.
For a wedding party:
- The cafe should have a fairly large territory with separate rooms.
- Wedding designers should carry out the special design of the hall and coordinate the event.
- Organization is likely at any site - in a suburban cottage, on a motor ship. White tents on grassy meadows and a festive arrangement looks especially solemn.
The coordination of the wedding feast should take into account the abundance of sophisticated dishes and the entertainment part. The diet can include both restaurant dishes and food from the home menu, for example, jelly with mustard.
What to consider?
The guests often come to various types of banquets with a child, and children need a place for games. In general, a banquet hall should cater to absolutely everyone.
You also need to focus on where the venue is located directly: in apartment housing, in the office center, or in a separate building in general. If the ballroom is located in apartment housing, there is a threat that after 23:00 the residents of nearby apartments will complain about deafening music.
An excellent mood should be promoted by all, without exception, from furniture to service.
Different feasts have their own special purpose, and the type of banquet should be optimally suited to the level, direction and meet the preferences of the guests. Therefore, it is preferable that those who will be directly responsible for the preparation and service should be informed in detail about the specifics of the order.