FOOD AND BEVERAGES
The restaurant’s food and beverage menu offers a wide range of options to satisfy every palate.
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“A TASTE SENSATION LIKE NO OTHER”
WHAT IS FOOD AND BEVERAGES?
Food and beverage services can be broadly defined as The process of preparing,presenting and serving of food and beverages to the customers. All food and drink services provided in a hospitality,establishment,including hotels,resorts,restaurants,cafes and in-room dining.
A Well designed F&S concept is by the architecture, furniture and decoration ,the menu items and the staff.
ESTABLISHMENT OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES
A food and beverages (F&B) Establishment is a business that prepares and serves food or drinks to customers,either for consumption or as takeout. These establishments range for restaurants and cafes to cafeterias and even some takeaway food outlets.
They play in a significant role in the hospitality,and food service industry, contributing to both the local economy and the daily lives of consumers.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES SERVICES
Food and beverages services can be broadly defined as the process of preparing,presenting and serving of food and beverages to the customers.
Food and beverages services sector contributes a great deal to the profit in hospitality industry.a large number of customers visit catering establishments frequently,a range of personal and social events.
TYPES OF F&B SERVICES
There are two broadly types of F&B services :-
ON PREMISE=Food is delivered where it is prepared. The customer visits the premies to avail the food service.The premise are kept well-equipped and well-finished to attract customers to avail the F&B service. EXAMPLE:-Restaurants,pubs etc.
OFF PREMISE OR OUTDOOR CATERING=This kind of service includes partial cooking,preparation and service at customer’s premises.It is provided away from the F&B services provider’s base on the occasion of major events which call for a large number of customers.
F&B SERVICES OPERATION
COMMERCIAL=In this case,F&B services is the primary business.The most known commercial catering establishments are—---hotels,all kinds of restaurants,lounges,clubs and bars etc.
NON-COMMERCIAL=Non commercial operation are secondary business in alliance with the main business.These F&B services mainly cater to their consumers with limited choice of food and beverages.These establishments often run under contracts,. EXAMPLE:-Food and beverages services provided at hospitals,hostels, and prisons.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES (FOOD AND DRINKS)
Food and beverages refers to the broad category encompassing both edible substances consumed for nourishments and drinks consumed for hydration or refreshment.
FOOD IN THE F&B
Fruits and vegetables
Grains
Dairy products
Poultry and seafood
confectioneryDRINKS IN THE F&B
Water
Juices
Soft drinks
Alcoholic beverage 
FOOD AND BEVERAGES MANAGEMENT
Food and beverages management encompasses the planning,organisation,direction,and control of all aspects of food and beverages service within hospitality or catering establishment.
It involves overseeing everything from menu creation and sourcing ingredients to managing staff and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Effective F&B management is crucial for profitability,operational efficiency,and maintaining a positive brand image.
KEYS RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN F&B
MENU PLANNING=Creating menus that appeal to customers, considering factors like cost, ingredients, and current food trends.
STAFF MANAGEMENT=Recruiting, training, and supervising kitchen and service staff, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
CUSTOMER SERVICE=Ensuring excellent customer service and handling customer complaints or feedback.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT=Managing budgets, controlling expenses, and maximizing profitability. 
KEY AREAS OF OPERATION
RESTAURANTS
HOTELS
THEME PARKS
CATERING COMPANIES
FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE
Food safety and hygiene encompasses all the necessary practices to prevent foodborne illness.this involves maintaining cleanliness separating raw and cook foods,cooking thoroughly,and storing food at safe temperature.food is safe to eat
SOME BASIC PRINCIPALS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES
KEEP IT CLEAN
WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 SECONDS
CLEAN SURFACES AND UTENSILS Regular clean all surfaces,cutting boards,utensils and equipments with hot,soapy water.
WASH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES All fresh products under running tap water.2.COOKING THOROUGHLY
USE A FOOD THERMOMETER Food is cooked to a safe internal temperature by using a food thermometer.
REHEAT LEFTOVERS Reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of (165 degree F to 74 degree celsius).
COOK MEAT,SEAFOOD TO SAFE TEMPERATURE Refer to recommend temperature for different types of food.
3.STORING FOOD SAFELY
REFRIGERATE FOODS Refrigerate cooked food and items within 2 HOURS of cooking.
DON”T LEAVE FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD Avoid leaving food at room temperature for more than 2 HOURS, or 1 HOURS .
FOOD AND BEVERAGES INDUSTRY
The food and beverages (F&B) industry encompasses all business involved in the production,processing,distribution, and sale of food and drinks. Its a vast sector wide range of activities from farming and manufacturing.
F&B INDUSTRY
PRODUCTION=This includes farming, fishing, and other primary food production activities, as well as the processing and manufacturing of food and beverages.
DISTRIBUTION=This involves transporting food and beverages for production to retailers,restaurants etc.
FOOD SERVICE=This includes restaurants,cafes,bars and other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages to customers.

LIST OF FLAVORS FOOD AND BEVERAGES
SWEET FLAVORS Vanilla—-Desserts,Beverages,Baking goods
Chocolate—-Milk chocolates,Dark cocoa
Honey—--Natural sweetness,Floral aroma
Caramel—-Buttery,sweet
SAVORY FLAVORSGarlic—-A pungent and savory
Onion—-A sweet and pungent flavor
Cheese—-A salty,creamy,sharp taste
SPICY FLAVORSChili—- Heat,mild to very hot
Curry—Blend of spices, mild to very spicy
HERBAL FLAVORSMint,basil
Fresh and earthy tastes
NUTTY FLAVORSAlmond,hazelnut
Rich and distinct taste