The following terms are frequently used in F&B services −
S. No. | Term & Meaning |
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1 | Back bar A range of shelves displaying glassware and bottles. |
2 | Banquet A sit-down meal served on the occasion of a formal or informal event such as a wedding party or a conference. |
3 | Binge Drinking Drinking too much in a single session. |
4 | Buffet A dining system where the guests serve themselves. Popular with a large number of guests and a small number of workforce. |
5 | Cocktail Any mixed drink prepared using alcohol. |
6 | Condiments Spices, sauce or other food preparations used to enhance the flavor or to complement the dish. |
7 | Crockery Plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items, especially ones made of glass, earthenware, or china clay. |
8 | Cross-Contamination It is a process of unintentional transfer microorganisms from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. |
9 | Croutons Crispy cubes of bread |
10 | Cutlery Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food. |
11 | Deli A store that sells pre-cooked fine food. |
12 | Dram Shop American term for ‘Alcohol Bar’. |
13 | Gueridon Trolley A trolley used in F&B Services business on which the food can be cooked, finished, or presented to the guest at the table. |
14 | High Ball (Long Drink) Alcoholic beverage mixed with a large volume of soft drink and served in a tall glass with straw. |
15 | Mocktail A non-alcoholic drink prepared using fruit juices or other soft drinks. |
16 | Pathogen It is a biological agent that causes disease to its host. |
17 | Platter A large flat dish or plate for serving food. |
18 | Pub British name for ‘Public House’, an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks. |
19 | Shot Ball (Short Drink) Alcoholic drink consumed in a gulp. It is served in shot glass. |
20 | Situ On site, locally. |
21 | Spot Checking Regular surprise checking conducted to review standardized recipes and food products to maintain quality. |
22 | Station A set of tables allocated to waiters in the F&B Services establishment. |
23 | Table Cover It is the area on the table for plates, glasses, and cutlery for single person. |
24 | Tines Parallel or branching spikes of a fork. |
25 | Toque Cooks cap with multiple folds represents the many different ways a chef knows to prepare a dish. |