Appropriate for courses in Menu Planning, and Food and Beverage Management.
Exceptionally thorough, this text offers coverage of ALL aspects of menu planning including chapters on: planning and writing the menu, types of menus (from fast food to fine dining, banquets and buffets), objective and subjective menu analysis (including nutritional aspects). Canadian examples support the hands-on, real-world approach to menu planning.
For the beginning-level course in menu planning offered in hospitality programs and culinary schools, this book covers menu costing, pricing, layout, design, menu analysis and provides a wealth of information on a variety of menus. The book is an extremely practical guide with numerous exercises that allow students to practice writing menus. A discussion on using computers in menu planning is provided, and an equipment checklist is included.