Hotel Food & Beverage

The Banquet Department

Key Terms

BanquetConventionClientsBanquet Event OrderBanquet ManagerBanquet ServersBanquet Setup Staff

Banquet Department

The banquet department handles all special food events at a hotel.

A banquet is food served in honor of a special occasion.

There are two types of banquets:Business BanquetSocial Banquet

Banquet Department

The term banquet includes receptions.Business banquets are often planned during

conventions and business meetings.A convention is a large meeting, usually

sponsored by a group for its members.In addition, career and technical student

organizations hold conventions.

Banquet Department

During a convention, banquets are held for business meeting, awards ceremonies, receptions, networking, and socializing.

Banquet occasions include:Awards CeremoniesWeddingsBar MitzvahsGraduationsBirthdaysPromsAnniversary

Booking The Banquet

A banquet is booked through the sales department.

The sales department separates banquets into two categories:Single Event BanquetMeeting Banquet

Booking The Banquet

In a single event banquet, the purpose is the banquet.

Single events can beBusinessSocial

Banquet customers are often called clients.In a meeting banquet, the banquet is a part of

a larger eventMeeting banquets are usually part of a business

convention.

Booking The Banquet The banquet event order is a written record of all the

decisions that have been made about what the client wants during the banquet.

The event order can include:The number of peopleTime of banquetType of serviceChoice of foodsTiming of coursesRoom setup DécorAudiovisual needs

Banquet Department Staff

The banquet manager is responsible for making sure that all aspects of each banquet run smoothlyThey are also responsible for making sure that the

instructions from the sales department and clients are carried out.

The banquet chef is responsible for feeding all large groups in the hotel.They are also responsible for any buffet and

showpieces such as ice sculptures.

Banquet Department Staff

The banquet servers are responsible for serving food and beverage during the banquet

The banquet setup staff is responsible for moving and arranging the room dividers, tables, and chairs

Banquet Department Staff

The audiovisual staff may be in house or from an outside company. They are responsible for:Projection screensOverheadData projectionsMicrophonesPublic address system Music equipment

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