Ceserani and Kinton's The Theory of Catering is a core text for every hospitality and catering student, delivering a comprehensive overview of the industry as a whole and presenting the theory necessary for competent professional practice. The content follows the food chain through its natural path, from commodity and its science, through delivery from the supplier, storage, preparation and production, to final service to the waiting customer. First published in 1964, this latest 11thedition has been comprehensively revised to reflect changes in the industry, including the new hygiene standards introduced in January 2006 and up-to-date information on the new licensing laws. The content continues to be divided into six parts covering, in turn: the hospitality industry as a whole, including current influences and trends; food commodities, nutrition and science; planning, production and service; organisation and business development; and legislation. The companion CD-ROM, anew feature for this edition, includes a Knowledge Quiz facility that enables students to test their knowledge of catering theory as they work through the book and their course, and prepare for examinations and assessment, while the Resource Centre makes available all the photos and digital artwork, tables and charts from the book that students can drop into essays, reports and presentations, helping them to complete their coursework and enhance the quality and presentation of what they produce.

Textbook on theoretical and technical aspects of the provision of meals in the hotels and restaurants, with particular reference to practices in the UK - covers elementary hygiene and nutrition, equipment maintenance, food preparation and conservation, menu planning, etc., and includes definitions of French culinary terms and food commodities, etc. Bibliography pp. 387 and 388.

This edition has been completely redesigned and updated taking into account the recent trends toward healthy catering and the attractive presentation of food. Lavish, full-color photographs illustrate the stages involved in the preparation of various recipes. Many dishes are depicted in their finished form to give readers an impression of correct presentation and service. This revision features nutritional data for the main recipes. Includes information about different types of foods and the processes of cookery along with hundreds of classic recipes. Many ingredients are given alternatives to comply with the principles of healthy eating.

This introductory textbook provides a thorough guide to the management of food and beverage outlets, from their day-to-day running through to the wider concerns of the hospitality industry. It explores the broad range of subject areas that encompass the food and beverage market and its five main sectors – fast food and popular catering, hotels and quality restaurants and functional, industrial, and welfare catering. New to this edition are case studies covering the latest industry developments, and coverage of contemporary environmental concerns, such as sourcing, sustainability and responsible farming. It is illustrated in full colour and contains end-of-chapter summaries and revision questions to test your knowledge as you progress. Written by authors with many years of industry practice and teaching experience, this book is the ideal guide to the subject for hospitality students and industry practitioners alike.

A new book designed to support Level 1 students in food preparation and cooking.

An easy-to-follow introduction to the subject which attempts to present the basic catering theories and clarifies the essential issues to be dealt with by caterers.