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DHM 1053 INTRODUCTION INTO HOSPITALITY
DHM 4204Food and beverage managementThe Food Service Industry
OVERVIEWFood Service OriginCommercial & Non-commercial Food Service Operation Type Of Food Service FacilitiesThe Future Of Food Service Industry
Food service originHistory
Begin during the 10th century in Hangzhou, a cultural, political and economic center during Chinas Song Dynasty.
Food service also can be traced back to the Roman Empire. These establishments offered meals to travellers who stayed at the inn and may have provided meals to other guests as well.
terminologyThe term restaurant (from the French restaurer) first appeared in the 16th century, meaning a food which restores and referred specifically to a rich highly flavored soup.Commercial and non-commercial food service operationCommercial food serviceCommercial food service operate on a for-profit basis
Types of foodservice within this segment include restaurants, catering and banquets, retail, stadium, and airline and cruise ships.
Although institutions hosting non-commercial foodservice are usually operated as non-profits, the food service operations themselves may be for-profit companiesA commercial food service establishment aim to provide an elegant dining experience that expands customer awareness of culinary possibilities, but if the endeavour doesn't make money it will go out of business.
Commercial restaurants are usually privately owned, whether as independent operations, chains or franchises
Respected commercial restaurants are often passionate about their food, providing fine fare and memorable dining experiences.
Non-commercial food serviceCommercial food service operate on a non-profit basis
This segment prepares and serves food in support of some other establishments main function or purpose.Categories in this segment include schools and universities, the military, health care, business and industry
Non-commercial food service ventures also is financially viable, but they may have more leeway if they serve the ends of the institution as a whole, especially if funds are available to subsidize them
Example :If a school cafeteria is losing money, the administration will look for ways to reverse the loss, but it is unlikely to close the cafeteria.
Non-commercial food service operations may be owned and operated by their affiliate organizations.Type of food service facilitiesCommercial facilities Restaurant Coffee shopFast food restaurantEtc.Schools and universitiesCafeterias Canteen
In-plant facilities
Hospitals and health care centers
The future of food service industryFood service is a complex and fast changing industry, one that has expanded rapidly in last half century
Trends in food serviceGlobal CuisineTechnologySustainable Practices and Organic FoodsHome Meal Replacement