At the end of this course, the students; 1) Evaluate the food and beverage sector from a psychological and sociological perspective. 2) Knows the factors affecting menu planning and predicts future trends. 3) Learn the stages of menu planning. 4) Explain the features of beverage menu, takeaway menu, and banquet menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner, gala dinner).
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of this course is to teach students the basic principles and concepts involved in menu planning. Menu structures, content, categorization, item definitions, food related warnings, menu updates, pricing, cost control and design are among the fundamental topics covered in this course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition, History, Structure, Function, Process, Content in Menu
2nd Week
Factors and Principles in Menu Planning
3rd Week
The Importance of Standard Recipes, Mistakes Made in Menu Planning
4th Week
Menu Types, Menu Design
5th Week
Relationship Between Menu and Production
6th Week
Calorie Calculations in the Menu
7th Week
Price on Menu
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Marketing, Revenue Control in Menu
10th Week
Evaluation in Menu
11th Week
Purchasing and Receiving Ingredients in the Menu
12th Week
Storage Distribution
13th Week
Cost Control Process
14th Week
An overview
15th Week
Final
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Mcvety, P. J. & Ware, C. L. (2008). Fundamentals of Menu Planning. Wiley. 2. Allen, J. (2009). Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events, Wiley. 3. Altınel, H. (2011). Menü Yönetimi ve Menü Planlama. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara. 4. Yılmaz, Y. (2006). Ziyafet Organizasyonu ve Yönetimi. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.